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    Front Tire Wear

    No, 2 daughters and I'm an old male child, but will admit to turning circles in the road to dry the deck after washing it. Stopped that practice a while back, and didn't notice this, but now you have me wondering if I actually did it?? Hmmm...darn boomer. I'll check the tire pressure, but what...
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    Front Tire Wear

    John Deere X540 lawn tractor, ~200 hours, bought new 2015 - the front tires have tread worn off on the outside of both front wheels. Carlisle Turf Master 16x6.50 - 8NHS. Is it possible my 1 1/2 acres of grass is doing this, is it the "driver", or is there such a thing as alignment like on a...
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    JD 420 garden tractor quit/wont start

    Have a late '80's John Deere 420, Onan engine, and all of a sudden the battery light came on, next the mower deck stopped. When I put it in forward (hydro) it began to die. To get it back to the house I held a stick against the neutral interlock switch next to the drive lever. Got it to the...
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    JD 420 garden tractor quit/wont start

    Have a late '80's John Deere 420 Onan engine, and all of a sudden the battery light came on, next the mower deck stopped. When I put it in forward (hydro) it began to die. To get it back to the house I held a stick against the neutral interlock switch next to the drive lever. Got it to the...
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