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I have not discovered any slipping belts or broken pins. Another observation, with the tractor running and the PTO off, if I move the rear PTO lever to ON the rear PTO will turn, albeit not at full speed, even though the PTO is off. Also with the tractor off, PTO off, and the rear PTO selector...

A couple of weeks ago I noticed that when using the MMM the mower would not fully stop turning (it was turning at a reduced speed) after disengaging the PTO. It would only stop after throwing the mid PTO selector ever to the off position. Then after attempting to move the mid PTO lever to the...

I changed the hydraulic fluid on my GC2300 last night. It all went pretty well until I got to the suction screen. I removed it and was surprised that there were metal shavings on it, but I guess it did its job and filtered the metal. I used a magnet and a rag to remove the remaining metal...

Anybody used the agri-fab 3 point hitch aerator? Is it any good? Seems like a great value compared to other 3 point models which are $500 and higher. It is $299 at Sears. Lowes offers it also, but they want $484. Not sure of the reason for the price difference, but Lowes will honor the...

The manual for my tractor says to use a lithium based #2 grease. I have Pennzoil marine multi purpose grease loaded in my grease gun for use on my boat trailer bearings. I looked this grease up and it is a #2, but it is calcium sulfonate based. Does anybody know if I can use this grease on my...

I have a coworker that wants to sell his 4 ft. Howse brush hog that he bought new earlier this year because he wants a bigger one. Anybody able to speak about the quality of this particular brand of brush hogs?