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    leaf collection modification for 455 Deere

    I have mounted a 250 gallon plastic tote in place of a 7 bushel bagger.It holds about 30 bushels of leaves.The inside and all the openings are reinforced with plywood.you can buy a used tote (with a metal cage around it ,)for around $80 on Kijiji.I originally had this set up on a GT245 Deere...
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    mower deck vibration 48c on GT245

    my gt 245 with 450 hours started vibrating today with the mower engaged. I removed the deck to check the blades. the blades don,t seem to be bent. there is a bit of play in the bearing on the spindle.i think this is the problem. i have owned the tractor for 25 hours of running time. are the deck...
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    gt 245 starting questions

    I have a o4 gt 245 with 450 hr.s.I find that I have to crank it over a lot to start it and sometimes it floods(i think)and I have to leave it for a few minutes. I use premium fuel but I think one tankful might have been sitting in my jerrry can for 2-3 months over the winter.I get a small puff...
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    jd 355d buying advice

    I am going to look at a JD 355d Garden tractor in one week at a jd dealer. This tractor has 450 hours.I want to run the tractor for about 30 minutes at high rpm and then check for leaks(it has a yanmar diesel engine). Do any forum members have any other advice about what to watch out for. This...
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