Recent content by seanbutler

So I adjusted the free play on the clutch. It needed tightening up, but it didn't fix the problem with the PTO. I noticed that there are two bars connected to the clutch pedal - one goes towards the front of the tractor, and is the one I tightened up for the free play. It moves fine when I...

My manual has a blurry picture of the drain bolt, but I can't find it. Can anyone send me a better photo or description?

Hi all, I bought my Ford 1900 about a year ago, but only recently got a flail mower and used the PTO for the first time. According to the user's manual, it looks like the clutch should stop the PTO from spinning when you're engaging the PTO. But this doesn't happen, and instead the PTO just...

Hi all, This is my first post. I just bought a Ford 1900 last August. Seems like a sturdy workhorse (1200 hours) but one thing I've noticed is parts are hard to come by and expensive. I've so far had to replace the front tires and buy a ROPS for it. Now I'm looking for a new muffler. All the...

Hey all, New to this forum, tractor ownership (6 months) and farming (4 years). I've got lots to learn so happy to find this community. We're a farm that produces maple syrup, cultivates shiitake mushrooms outdoors on logs, keeps a flock of 100 laying hens, grows a few strawberries, garlic, and...