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UPDATE: I was finally able to retrieve the tractor this past week and bring it home. Didn't have any problem by using a come along in loading on trailer and made the 200 mile trip home without incident. Offloaded tractor and exercised safety switch under seat as it seemed a little stiff...

Yes. Another old guy. Thanks

Sorry it has taken so long to get back. I was able to visit the tractor this week; but not enough time to trouble shoot the clicking noise. However, as many of you advised, it did go into the float mode and I was able to raise the FEL with a car jack. Found a small block of wood and blocked...

Hard to tell, but I believe it is from the starter.

All great advice. I am planning on making the trip next week, weather permitting. I will definitely try starting first, but I took the ground cable off and cleaned last trip, but that did not help, will try again. I am putting my tools together now, but invariably there will be something I...

First of all, thanks to all who replied. Since I am not close to the tractor to experiment, I don't know how to put the tractor into float using the joystick. Can someone explain to me in very simple terms, how to put the tractor into float, keeping in mind that the tractor does not run. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply. I can see where this might work, but as I indicated, I am 150 miles away and won't be able to try this until at least next week. Also, I am still wondering about removing the pins from the arms which hold the bucket. Anybody have thoughts or experience with this?

Tractor is located approx 150 miles from me and I need to trailer it to my home. Tractor will not start so use of hydraulics is out and no other tractor available to switch hydraulics. When trying to start all I get is a rapid clicking, which from reading other post here, indicates a short...

I am new to tractor ownership and have a previously owned MF GC2300. Can someone please tell me when to check the hydraulic fluid? Check before starting or after warm up? My sight glass. before start up shows approx. 1/4 full and I don't want to overfill or run below a safe level. The owner...