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    HELP! JD 400 won't always start.

    My proud purchase of a JD 400, early 80's, is starting to be a regrettable purchase. My problem is this: I turn the ignition and hear the solenoid clicking. WHen I continue to turn the key it sometimes fires, sometimes not. When it doesn't fire, I get nothing, not so much a spark but I still...
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    JD 400 Impulse buy

    Call me crazy but I just purchased a JD 400 in good shape that runs really good. Here is what makes me crazy. I know NOTHING about these tractors. A farmer had is for sale on the side of his property and it looked nice. I used it to cut part of his yard and everything worked great. Beautiful...
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    Any reasons NOT to buy a JD x500 series tractor?

    I will be cutting a little over two acres of smooth and semi-rough land. I have my mind set on a 54' cut x500 series tractor by JD. I know this might be a little over kill for only 2 acres but I want it to last a long long time. I will only use light duty attachments like a cart or a aeorater...
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    Fabricated vs Stamped Deck.

    I previously posted "what to cut rough 2 acres with" and am strongly leaning towards a Garden Tracter instead of a ZTR. From what I have researched, ZTRs are better on smooth, established lawns. Now, should I make sure the GT has a fabricated deck instead of a stamped deck? Are they more...
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    Best lawn mower of rough 2 acres?

    Didn't really know how to title this one because I really have a few general (and some specific questions). I have about 2 acres that I am building a home on. After its done, I should still have about 1 3/4 to cut. Some of it will be a final grade and as much will be kind of rough but not to...
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