Recent content by JKeane

Thank you for the information.

Thanks for your comments. Your terrain looks similar to my field; mine might be a bit steeper in spots. They tractor doesn't seem to have any issues with power regarding handling the hills and running the mower. I keep it in low range on the HST. Unfortunately, the temp gauge does not change...

Thanks for all your comments and questions. This year I find myself having to cut 3' to 4' foot high grass / weed with some golden rod and milkweed. We have had a lot of rain, and I couldn't access the field (~40 acres) till recently. Ideally I would have mowed it much earlier. I always wait...

I'm hoping to get some input regarding engine temperature on this model. The temperature gauge display is comprised of bars. 3 bars is "normal" according to the marking on the dash so I get nervous if it goes over that. The gauge does display up to 6 bars. Does anyone know what is...

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Thank you.

Thanks for the question. I think you are correct, however, what matters is that the fluid gunks up the works of most "regular" tire pressure gauges.

Thanks. I've tried that but seem to get a lot of liquid (washer fluid) spitting out of the valve. Maybe I need to let more bleed out.

Has anyone come across a decent gauge for reading pressure on loaded tires? I can seem to find one that is easy to read and accurate. Thanks.

Well its been awhile since I posted about this and I have had time to use the tractor in several different types of weather conditions. Very cold to very hot. I thought that I would share my findings in the hope it would help out someone else with an HST. Here is what I discovered. The...

The tractor has the original R4 tires, loaded. This feels like something has changed. Thanks.

Wow. Thank you for the detailed response. I'm going to have to order a service manual so I can dig in to this more. I have a lot to learn but as with most things, I usually prefer to do the work myself - so your comments are very helpful. John

I imagine that its possible that something in the reverse logic is causing this issue. Hoping for something more simple. It will surge in reverse at any speed and all ranges. The engine sound and rpm never changes. Thanks for the input.

Tractor has R4 loaded rear tires. Original and in good condition.