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    Which model JD 345 & questions

    That’s just a 345. Before the GX345 but few differences. Great machines. The oil pump and camshaft gears are plastic on those Kawasakis and can fail… with 1500+ hours it might not be a bad time to change them out.
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    Steering wheel spins freely - normal? or problematic?

    Actually that is normal. If they haven’t run for a long time they lose pressure and fluid in the hydraulic steering valve. When it runs it should build up pressure and work normally. Very common.
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    GT Seat Repair

    A seat cover.
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    jd 345 with Kaw 18hp puking oil sometimes

    Where’s it coming from? The fill cap?
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    LX172 Transmission issues.

    Foam canon?
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    Options for putting mower deck on John Deere 316 or 318?

    Too bad you’re not closer. I have a late model Deere 140/318 replacement 48” deck I’d sell.
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    Replacement LED headlights

    They are completely blocked by the loader! So are the headlights on the front. It’s pretty frustrating. I’m adding an LED light bar to the top of my ROPS. We’ll see how that goes.
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    Replacement LED headlights

    Following. I’ve been wanting the same thing for my 755.
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    New to me JD 430, 60” deck…

    The foot pedal is a fun little project. I’ve done it on a 430 as well. https://www.wfmachines.com/threads/john-deere-300-series-conversion-to-foot-pedal-controled-drive-should-work-on-316-430-models.138492/
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    model 52 FEL

    The 950 is bigger and more HP but the hydrostatic 755 is so much easier for loader work.
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    New to me JD 430, 60” deck…

    Looking good!
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    Looking for new Windows 11 laptop with a deep SD card slot

    They make short SD cards for those half depth slots. https://a.co/d/46koFHW
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    New to me JD 430, 60” deck…

    Very nice. The deck height adjustment is the rockshaft stop screw in the rear.
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    What Is Wrong With People Who Don't Trim Their Zipties?

    Every zip tie I install gets cut off. Even if it’s in an impossible place. Just the thought of one uncut bothers me.
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    Are you "brand" person when it comes to your tractor?

    I’m quite loyal to Deere myself, and it’s all I’ve ever owned. That being said, I’m in the market for another tractor and I’m considering all the options. When I find a nice used machine that meets my criteria, I’ll buy it, regardless of whether or not it’s a Deere.
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