Recent content by JDinVT

I tackled the job today. It’s not bad and nobody should be afraid to tackle it. I didn’t have any directions other than what was discussed here. I just took my time and kept the workspace organized. 😎

Correct. Thus is the driveline not the deck primary or secondary. I’ll get after it and report back! Thank you!

Thanks for the reply! Agree this will be a learning experience! When I say operator station I’m referring to the fender deck. I found a YouTube where a guy takes that off - but I also found one where a different DIY guy hangs the tractor by the front so he worked on it vertically. Front end...

I bought a Gx255 last year for my son (14) to begin mowing in the neighborhood. It’s been a solid rig, but the drivetrain belt just went. We towed it home with my 4052R and looked to see what may have been causing the issue. As I was looking under it I yanked out a 1/2 stick that was jammed up...

Stay-Pack/Sure-Pack is essentially crushed stone with a powder left in from crushing. It's to allow it to pack like concrete/asphalt overtime.

Hello all! I am not plowing a country road, but my driveway is pretty much a country road. Whether I am doing the driveway or down and around the barn it's a rock base, gravel, and then stay-pack. One question I have regarding the frontier front blade is - how to be most careful on unfrozen...

I gotcha! I was planning on using the loader float and using the forward/aft to have it sit flat. I am unaware of any other floats on the system - but it's a new item that's yet to be played with. It does have two feet/skids under the plow that can be adjusted with washers. It's currently...

I do! I will be pushing with the 4052R. Should be just the ticket!

Added some blade markers last night. Went to Deere, but they pushed me to aftermarket options. This is an Amazon set-up with some L brackets from Runnings. Had all the hardware kicking around the garage.

Thank you for the information. That’s really helpful. I’ve been so busy I have not had a chance to even use it! Now being deer season, I probably will not do too much until winter. We have a bunch of work to do on the new arena. I’m excited to get that going, but I need to have a mini to put...

The "John Deere - 2 step" sounds like a new dance.

Thank you for the heads-up. I didn't see that in the manual yet. The dealer didn't mention it either. I tend to do a warm-up all the time, but the cool down I have not been used to. Good post - thank you.

...and I feel it! It's going to take a moment or two until I feel it's part of my body. Right now, I feel like I am running some sort of forestry equipment. lol I do like that the hydrostatic is the same set-up. I also like that the engine RPM changes with pedal pressure. That was not...

The self-leveling option is very nice! I do have a set of forks I use often (they seem to fit the bill on so many jobs) and I am sure the self-leveling option would make loading easier. She does have the block heater too. I will be using a timer, and/or a WiFi switch to control pre-heat. I...

I think you're right! I had the heat on last night for the first time - wow! What a difference that was!