Recent content by tomnky

Has anyone used Oregon Replacement Spindles on their deck? If so, What kind of service have You had with them? I am contemplating replacing both on My Deere GT242 after 16 years of use, One of the present ones sounds like it has a rough bearing in it.

I am getting ready to pressure test My BX2200 , for the many times mentioned annoyance of running warmer than it should. My question is this: How many have actually pressure tested their system and if You have, What adapter have You ended up using to fit the radiator? I have already talked...

Does anyone on here have personal experience with the Dixon Zero Turns? Especially the Commercial Models. How do they rate?

I am looking for a 3 point spreader for My BX2200. Recently I got the booklet from Befco and am looking at the Model 206-121 . Does anyone know if this unit will fit the BX2200 properly in size? Can the spread path be changed to either side , right or left or center? The Dealers in close...

Well the old index problem is back this morning. When I use the index link to go back to a list of posts, they all show read.

When I am in a forum and hit index to return to a list of Posts , All topics appear as though they have been read , even though they haven't. Windows Xp with Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 2. It makes no difference which Forum I am in , They all do the same thing.

Well My BX has started leaking fuel again from the sending unit. How many have had this re-occur after installing a kit in them? I honestly am beginning to wonder just how many times this part will fail. This is the second time for me. The kit part # is as follows:K2561-96140 , priced at a...

I have run across a deal on a JX75, current year model, that the Dealer says he wants to get rid of because the season is ending and He doesn't want it in inventory. I have read about them on Consumer Guide , which gives it good marks. How about some first hand opinions on it? This one has...

Well if it wasn't for bad luck sometime i think I would not have any luck at all. While servicing My GT242 the Xenoy hood fell off, Yes that is right fell off! The weak spot in these is where it hinges next to the muffler at the bottom. I had to use their readily available repair kit on one...

Have any taken a good look at what is involved to replace the fan belt on a BX2200 OR BX2230? Due to the way the engine is mounted in the machine it looks to me like a Major undertaking. I haven't looked under it but, from what I see the lower sheave has the input shaft attached. Do My eyes...

How many have the 40" or 48" inch lawn core aerators? Will they do a decent job and hold up as well? Any & all input is appreciated.

I have a John Deere GT242. The front tires on it are Dico Turf Trac R/S 2 ply ( inner tubes installed after the fact)that originally came on the mower but are pretty well worn. The size on it is 15x6.00x6. I intend to put the Multi Trac C/S 4 ply on as replacements , because the rounded...

I am trying to find out where I can get Three Bond 1215 Liquid Gasket. It is a silicone gasket paste, If I can't find that I need an equivalent. Kubota Service Manual specifies this stuff

I am getting ready to order an hour meter kit for My GT242 and would like to know if anyone can tell me before I order this kit, just where it mounts. This would be from John Deere tot he tune of $71.00 I am thinking it is under the hood on the left side , as there is about a two inch hole...

chevron\'s Recommendation on Coolant (BX) I e-mailed Chevron and asked what They had for a BX. Attached is what they sent me. I gave them the specs quoted in the manual (J1034,J814C), They told me this meets J1034 and that J814C is only a publication. <font color="red"> Thank you for your...