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I was doing some light mowing yesterday with a Ford 3415 and 5 cutter. I had engaged and disengaged PTO multiple times no issues. When I finished mowing I noticed the PTO didn稚 disengage. The clutch will disengage just not the lever. I also notice the lever will travel further than normal. It...

I have a Vermeer 505M round baler and was looking at the new Vermeer 504R signature baler. They have redesigned the baler as it doesn't have the big roller in the bottom anymore and works totally different. Has anybody tried one of these and wonder why the change?

The radio speakers are bout gone. How do you put new ones in? Do you take the top of the cab off or from the inside someway?

Where can I get an aftermarket main lift cylinder for the loader? The main push rod has rust on it as the chrome from the factory must have not been very thick. Anybody know a company to contact. I would check with Massey, but I am sure it would be very expensive. It is leaking pretty bad as...

Anybody tried them yet? I think they are made in India and look a lot like BKT tires. They are a lot less expensive than other tires. The only complaint I have heard from BKT is a couple people said they are soft rubber and want last long running on hard surfaces. Thanks. Speedways Rubber...

I have a Vermeer 505m baler and it is giving me an overfill error code. The error that came up is E53. Anybody have an ideal were to start to find the problem?

I have a couple of belts on my Vermeer 505M round baler that the alligator splices need replacing as the belts are torn at them. Will it be okay to cut a couple inches off the belts and put new ones in? Should I take all the belts out and re-size all a like? Thanks for any help.

Today I took the top off the pump and put new o-rings on the throttle and kill switch shaft. It ran perfect before this. After I put it back together I can't get it to start. It is getting fuel to the pump (Bleed the air) (almost new fuel filter), but when I take the injector lines off at the...

I need a water temperature sending unit for a MF 285 after serial number 9a34239. My tractors serial number is 9a325625. Would anybody know the part number for this? Thanks for any help. I can find the ones online for the older 285s, but not the ones after 9a34239.

I noticed that the new round baler bearings are made in China. I checked my 505I Vermeer Baler and it had Fafnir bearings in it that are made in the USA, but I bought a couple replacement bearings and they are Link-Belt bearings and made in China. How are these holding up as I hate to put...

I just bought a JD 325 2001 model with 306 hours on it for $2200 and looks almost new. It has liquid for weight in the back tires. My yard is two acres, but not very steep, do I need the extra weight? I figure the extra weight will shorten the life of the machine. Also I believe taking the...

With 500+ hours on a John Deere GX325 what would I need to look at or consider replacing with that many hours?

They are both in good shape with around 300 hours and both are 2001 models. Price wise the 325 is $300 higher. Which is the better machine, has the better transmission. I don't know much about mowers and was needing some input. Thanks for any help.

I have a small Poulan chainsaw that is at least 20 years old, but not used much. The problem is it starts up easy, but when you push the trigger it runs way to high and then cuts out. I have replaced the gasket under the carburetor and adjusted the high and low settings and this doesn't help...

The tractor has done very little work. Mainly pulled a baler and hauled hay two bales at a time to remove off the field and to feed with. Has anybody else clutch wore out this fast. It was adjusted three times and from looking in the hole at the bottom doesn't appear to have oil on it just a...