Muffler cracked
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The broken muffler ended up being covered by Mahindra emissions warranty. When the dealer replaced the muffler, they also flashed the computer (took over an hour). Mahindra said my tractor was only the 2nd one made in that series (serial number 22GRH00002) so there were lots of updates for it. It does run smoother now and that should help with future problems. I was a little surprised it even used a computer for anything other than the instrument cluster.
Overall, I've been very happy with my tractor. At 56, it has saved my back many times.
Overall, I've been very happy with my tractor. At 56, it has saved my back many times.
MountainMahindra
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- Mahindra MPower 85 Cab, Mahindra MPower 75, Mahindra Emax, Massey Ferguson 362 Massey Ferguson 1240, Massey Ferguson 4225, John Deere 830, Massey Ferguson 1040, John Deere 4520, abunch of old N series Ford's and Farmall's, IH 130 and a pile of others
The new muffler has a brace or bar that runs along the bottom of the muffler itself. Also I believe the new kit has a different alternator bracket that adds a bolt up next to the front of the muffler to keep the vibrations from braking the welds. This has always been covered under the three year emissions warranty and not the two year B2B. I have changed several of these in the past. Hardest part is the back two nuts that are stacked on top of the manifold stud. Should be an easy swap. Hope this helps.
jhuey
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Well my muffler broke off. Just about at the mounting flange, the pipe cracked off. I agree it a design flaw, the updated replacement moves the attach point closer to flange. My Max25 is just out of two year warranty. I called the dealer, very nice folks but no help for replacement. The emissions warranty is 2 years 25 hp and under. So I have to fix it myself, temporarily welded back together and gusseted muffler to flange. I need to move snow daily right now. I’m going to get cracking again, the muffler is held at the tip and flange, everything in between just bounces and something will break. The update eliminates tip mount and moves mount to exit of muffler and attached to new bracket that is shared by alternator. I’ll figure something close factory fix. I will not pay $500 for a muffler.
721h354
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Mahindra has been replacing some of these even after the two year mark as "Goodwill". The new part number is 11211311000 and it is a vast improvement. Just my $.02
jhuey
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I wish my local dealer leaned more towards goodwill, I will push a little harder.
jhuey
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My repair. I am going to try to get it replaced by my dealer. I needed to get it fixed to remove snow around my house.
MountainMahindra
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- Mahindra MPower 85 Cab, Mahindra MPower 75, Mahindra Emax, Massey Ferguson 362 Massey Ferguson 1240, Massey Ferguson 4225, John Deere 830, Massey Ferguson 1040, John Deere 4520, abunch of old N series Ford's and Farmall's, IH 130 and a pile of others
This is the latest version of the muffler. Totally different. New brackets and all. I think this is the 4th revision on this issue. Hope this helps.
Good welds don't see why it wouldn't hold.... Big thing with this tractor is to not ever let it fully idle... it got one terrible rattle and is the main cause for things falling apart like this.. just a small bump up in the throttle makes that engine run some kind of smooth... Also they now have an engine owned by Branson in them that is much smoother
