Hello, I'm new to the forum and am glad I found the site.
I'm not new to my 1520, however, but don't know anyone else that has one so I haven't been able to compare experiences. I have a 5 ft brush hog, and mow moderate to heavy pasture grass with it. It has always not been able to run very long without the temperature gauge getting to the red zone. Less than half an hour. Yes, I keep the screen cleaned off, and try to keep the front of the radiator sprayed off clean but it's hard to get to it. I've had it since it was new, the dealer has looked at it regarding this but they just tell me to keep the screen clean. Is a 5 ft brush hog too much for the 1520? It was bought as a package with the tractor and front end loader. It's otherwise been a good tractor.
Thanks in advance for any input.
BTW I changed the thermostat already, no difference.
Opps, sorry, I posted in the wrong subforum.
I'm not new to my 1520, however, but don't know anyone else that has one so I haven't been able to compare experiences. I have a 5 ft brush hog, and mow moderate to heavy pasture grass with it. It has always not been able to run very long without the temperature gauge getting to the red zone. Less than half an hour. Yes, I keep the screen cleaned off, and try to keep the front of the radiator sprayed off clean but it's hard to get to it. I've had it since it was new, the dealer has looked at it regarding this but they just tell me to keep the screen clean. Is a 5 ft brush hog too much for the 1520? It was bought as a package with the tractor and front end loader. It's otherwise been a good tractor.
Thanks in advance for any input.
BTW I changed the thermostat already, no difference.
Opps, sorry, I posted in the wrong subforum.
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