Recent content by VOL54

Is there any way to make this mower spread the clippings more evenly rather than windrowing? Cutting height and height of grass makes no difference. Getting to the point that I'm considering selling and buying something more efficient. There again, if I decide to sell, can you make some...

Well, it starts now(it was the seat safety switch), but the clicking noise when starting persists. New starter solenoid installed to no avail. Still clicks. Could problem be the starter itself?

Greetings......I have a John Deere 345 lawn tractor w/Kawasaki FD611V 20hp engine.... Engine just clicks when trying to start (will finally start)....ongoing problem for over a year....finally decided to replace the starter solenoid today. I got everything all put back together only to...

Please explain what you mean by "RR the panel"...... I have visually checked all fuses and they seem to be good. May have to just go ahead and replace them just in case.

Had to remove the lower panels below the instrument panel to get to the cylinder. Bottom pin was rusted place. Half a can of penetrating oil later and a large hammer later, it came out. Worst part of the whole operatation is, for some reason or another, now the tractor won't...

Fixed.....replaced tilt steering shock. Thanks for the replys.

I really don't adjust my tilt steering very often, as evidenced by the fact that I recently tried to pull up on the lever to adjust and it was frozen solid. I sprayed it with penetrating oil and waited about 24 hours before trying again. Guess I tried a little too hard because something behind...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm open to any and all ideas to make it easier. First time I had to return it to the dealer. Never did get a response as to how they removed the blades. Must not have been any easier for them.

I am writing this in hopes that someone can offer a solution. I'm not sure who the engineer is at Woods Equipment who designed the RD990X finishing mower with the "QUICK CHANGE" blades, but he needs to be looking for a new line of work. The fasteners that hold the blades on has a special bolt...

Ok, Ok. I know. Please don't chastise me....I should have taken goods notes or, better yet, a photo. But I didn't. I will try to do better next time. Putting on a new starter on my 345 and am not sure which wire goes on each of the two stud terminals. One spade type terminal is obvious...

Even though I bought this used tractor about 3 years ago and currently has about 950 hours, as a newbie to tractors at the time, I never realized until this past summer that I might have a serious problem. When using the FEL, I have to get a running start several times (running @2500 rpm and in...

Good afternoon. I have a John Deere 345 lawn tractor with a 54 inch deck. Today when I engaged the deck, it would only run at approximately half speed with the tractor sitting still and the engine running at full speed. The deck would speed up and slow down if I started to move, but would...

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Mowing today with my 1998 John Deere 345 (54" deck) when suddenly the pto disengaged. After a minute or so of jiggling the switch, it re-engaged but only if I held constant pressure on the switch. I had to insert a stick underneath the switch to keep it engaged. Mowed for another 2-3 hours...

It is time for my recently purchased, previously owned New Holland TC45DA to have its hydraulic oil and filters changed. I couldn't believe I was hearing what my New Holland dealer was telling me......DON'T CHANGE MY HYDRAULIC FLUID. CHANGE ONLY THE FILTERS. It could create more problems...