Well, your response was terrific! Finally got to use my tractor/mower the other day - trying it out ... loving it... then noise starts. Lots of rattling from the mower deck. Also then my hydraulic seemed to do strange stuff.The mower does not lower via lever as it should, lots of noise from deck, but still mows. Then the deck was on the ground (very low)it didn't raise up via lever. When I turned the 3pt lowering knob, it lowered, did not do a good job of cutting then, still rattling clanking noises, still won't raise via lever. I did check for clogging, etc of the blades - clean - no clogs present. I wonder if this could indicate the need for a new deck belt? When I bought the tractor I could see the belt was very worn. I bought the new belt - but have not installed it. Thought I would wait until it breaks?
Iam concerned not being able to raise & loweer with shift lever as I should be able to do. I can already see i am going to love this tractor ... but I need to get some bugs outta here. Also, I'm thinking if mower belt is worn, is there a belt that raises & lowers the deck; and could that be causing a problem? My hope is maybe the deck belt is slipping & I need to change it.
I would sure appreciate input & help of any degree here. thanks a bunch ... I need all the help I can get ... and maybe more!!
Carol