mossbackfarm
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Hello there
I've got a JD5300 with FEL and mower...it's pretty high hours, but was maintained well when I got it. I've had it for ~16months, with no problems. Of course, I just started to tackle the spring mowing and ran into a problem.
I mowed this morning for about an hour, when the engine RPMs started to slow. Got worried, so killed the PTO and brought it back, and it crept to the parking area, barely making it. When I pulled back the throttle, it died rather than idling.
Did a few other chores, and came back to it. Started right up, got to full RPMs when asked, but when I started to mow again I noticed the same thing happening. Brought it back before it began to slow much, and was able to idle it just fine.
Any thoughts on where I should start? My grease monkey skills are basic, at best, but I'm learning
Thanks
Rich
I've got a JD5300 with FEL and mower...it's pretty high hours, but was maintained well when I got it. I've had it for ~16months, with no problems. Of course, I just started to tackle the spring mowing and ran into a problem.
I mowed this morning for about an hour, when the engine RPMs started to slow. Got worried, so killed the PTO and brought it back, and it crept to the parking area, barely making it. When I pulled back the throttle, it died rather than idling.
Did a few other chores, and came back to it. Started right up, got to full RPMs when asked, but when I started to mow again I noticed the same thing happening. Brought it back before it began to slow much, and was able to idle it just fine.
Any thoughts on where I should start? My grease monkey skills are basic, at best, but I'm learning
Thanks
Rich