Hello,
While recently mowing with the 54c mower deck, we had the PTO (female end from the deck) disconnect from the spline (male end on tractor). I didn't witness this happen. There doesn't appear to be any damage done with it coming disconnected while running the deck but now we are having...
We currently have an issue with our JD 54" mower deck in that we are having to make multiple passes to cut grass (mostly pasture). The tractor and deck were new in the Fall of 2008 and have served us well over the years. I recently replaced the mulching blades and did a good cleaning of the...
This little tractor has been excellent since we purchased it new in the Fall of 2008. Only thing I've had to do outside of the recommended service intervals is replace a battery a couple of years ago. This tractor gets used almost daily but for generally short times. We just hit 200 hours on...
I've been looking through the threads here to get some ideas of how I should secure my tractor to the trailer I just recently purchased. Tractor is a JD2305 which weighs about 1500# and the trailer is a 16' dual axle 7000# GVWR. I recently bought two 20 ft Grade 70 5/16" in chain which I had...
We have a 2305 and got this FEL back in Sept and have attached and detached it a number of times with not too much difficulty. Today, we went to attach it after it had been sitting for maybe 2 months. It was way low and therefore way out of alignment. Figured the hydraulics bled down which...
Just got the 200CX FEL and ballast box for our 2305 and I see this attachment will probably be my favorite. Quick question on the reattaching. Is it normal for the hydro fittings to ooze hydro fluid when making the hose attachments? Is this being caused by the moving of the control stick...
Well first off, I will admit this issue is self inflicted.
Was hosing off the tractor (it had ran for about 5 mins a little prior to the hosing) for it's trip to the local dealer to get the new FEL and apparently I was a little overzealous with the water underneath by the rear tires and now the...
Did a quick search and I am sure this has been talked on here before but wanted to get some advice on proper use of tie downs. I am getting ready to trailer our JD 2305 which weighs about 1500 lbs. I currently own 1000 lb rated ratchet style tie downs and thought I would use 4 of them to...
Had this small tractor for about 3 years now and it has served us well. Over that time, there has been more than 1 occasion where we wished we had a FEL with bucket for this and are now seriously considering getting one and wanted to get some feedback. Last I heard, we are looking around $3k...
This was going fairly smooth until I hit the suction screen part. Before I get into that, I'll add this tip. Before removing the trans filter and suction screen cover, I'd recommend blasting those areas with a hose (tractor should be cooled off) to remove the accumulation of dirt, grass...
I will be having somebody till about 3/4 ac for me tomorrow to get some recently spread nutrients down into the ground in preparation for some grass planting probably in September. The person doing the job feels like a tiller would be more appropriate than a disc harrow in this instance. For...
Was using my tractor today with a heavy landscape rake which generated my need to want to comment about the experience. Admittedly, I am a rookie using the rake but I was pretty disappointed in the lack of sensitivity in the lever used to raise and lower the 3pt hitch. Specifically, I am...
I am a newbie to electric fencing. We recently attached about 1200ft of wire or braided to the top rail of our wood fencing using a Solar charger from Southern States that is rated for 20 or 25 miles. Charger is fully charged and grounded to a 6.5 ft buried galvanized ground rod. After making...
I was putting the mmm back on the tractor today and noticed that the left 3ph arm that has the plate above it that is responsible for lifting the mmm is barely under that plate. I have adjusted the 3ph left arm out (now there's considerable play) to be able to get under that plate but because...
Relatively new to PTO implements and struggled a bit connecting a PHD to the tractor today. I know there is probably something in the JD manual but I thought I would ask the "pros" what y'all are using to make those PTO connections easier. Would something like wheel bearing grease work?
Thanks!