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    Owner's Manual 2740

    Owner manual are being sold no longer online. Does anyone know how much fluid the 8 speed hydraulic hydro transmission holds total?
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    Owner's Manual 2740

    Are there any hydrostat hydraulic fluid experts? I need some universal hydraulic hydrostat fluid for rear drive,front attachment bucket hydraulic system and transmission 8 speed 4WD. Montana 2740. Here’s a picture of the cross reference table and if anyone knows if this is universal hydraulic...
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    Correct Transmission hydraulic oil

    In terms of the 2740, Universal is recommended
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    Did LS take over Montana if so what model replaced 2740?

    I have seen some Montana models replaced by LS but I can稚 find anything about if LS now builds the 2740. Is been a very solid reliable compact tractor.Picks up big bales,run hogs,attachments,etc... It痴 Sunday so I値l try calling LS tomorrow but I thought I壇 try the forum. If anyone knows what...
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    New pistons for Kawasaki FD620D question

    I bought some new pistons from a seller on eBay and description said authentic Kawasaki and they came in Kawasaki box. They do not have arrow on top of like Kawasaki brand so I知 curious if this seller sold me aftermarket pistons in a counterfeit box? I may contact Kawasaki and find out directly...
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    Anyone used aftermarket pistons in Kawasaki FD620D or JD 425 engine?

    There痴 a place called ATVworks that has a kit,pistons rings,all gasket to rebuild John Deere 425 . Rings are Kawasaki brand but pistons are aftermarket. I don稚 know if using an aftermarket piston is a good idea or any way to find out. Anyone used aftermarket pistons in a FD620D?
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    Approximate cost of DIY 425 Kawasaki engine rebuild,piston,rings,bearings,etc..

    I made the mistake of letting someone use the machine I maintain and they mowed leaves 2 feet thick,then ran machine until it quit. Oil filter clogged up,oil looked like it had mercury in it,so I need to go through the whole engine.It has so much blow back,I can fill a 8 ounce cup in seconds...
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    John Deere 425 carb isn稚 getting gas,fuel pump works,Filter is new and bowl is full

    I am either missing something that痴 right opinion front of me or there痴 something wrong with fuel system. My carb got so dirty it had to be ran 1/2 choke just to keep it running properly. I pulled carb off and soaked it in lacquer thinner,then cleaned jets and reassembled. The bowl is full of...
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    Why could JD 425 use oil after replacing plastic with metal cam gear?

    My JD 425 didn稚 use any oil when it had plastic cam gear in it but after replacing with metal gear,new tapets,heavier springs,and compression was very good in both cylinders.I replaced govener,govener arm,basically the kit one can order online to do the whole job. It runs much stronger than it...
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    How much slop should be in gearbox on deck of 425?

    I want to check my U-joints and gear-box on JD 450 54in deck. There's going to be some mesh slop but is there any way to measure or check for excessive slop from gears wearing. Also is gear-box rebuild able? Thanks
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    How to adjust governor arm and lifters ?

    I put in a new metal cam gear with lifters,cam and governor gear and arm. I followed manuel by turning governor arm clockwise while turning throttle clockwise so paddle in throat is wide open. The book calls for 0.025 for valve clearance. The governor acts different now than it did before so...
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    After swapping coil,pulser coils,spark plugs,and connections no fire on left cylinder

    My 425 was running great then suddenly no fire to left cylinder. I pulled plug wire off no spark so I switched coils,then plugs,then pulser coils and still only right side fires at plug. I cleaned up connections and checked each side of connector for continuity and all connections are good...
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    No fire on left cylinder with John Deere 425

    My 425 isn't getting any spark on left cylinder. I switched coils and spark plugs and still no spark on left cylinder. Right cylinder fires with either coil or spark plugs. Any suggestions what to check next?
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    How can I test oil pressure on John Deere 425?

    I replaced cam gear with metal and had to replace oil pump gear also.The oil pump gear had stripped out also. The oil pump gear is driven by cam gear and so is governor along with water pump. The oil light stays on and I checked oil sending unit by removing it,reconnecting to wire then used...
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    What causes oil light to be on a John Deere 425?

    I just finished replacing failed plastic cam gear in my 425 with metal gear kit. I had to replace oil pump gear,but other than that I replaced governor gear and lever. I put two quarts of oil in it adjusted valves but still haven't put on valve covers. The kit came with new lifters which I...
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