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Thank you for past responses. J Deere 4300, 2001 model, 1100 hours 1. Starting problem. Had no start problem 9-10 years ago, and it resolved itself. Now, have had the issue again, intermittently. Turn the key, cranks like a bandit, no start. Keep trying and eventually fires up and runs...

My 2001 JD 4300 cruise control stopped working. The switch will not engage and the normal green indicator does not light up. How do I trouble shoot? The manual has an electrical check list, but the location of the respective components is not shown, and it looks complicated.

When changing filter, or cleaning screen, does the hydraulic start flowing out, or just what's in the filter?

When changing filter, or cleaning screen, does the hydraulic start flowing out, or just what's in the filter?

My JDeere 4300 compact utility tractor's fuel gauge went bonkers today. I noticed upon starting that the fuel gauge was flipping around, and after a few minutes it settled down with the needle probably 180 degrees from a correct reading, that is pointing down way past the full mark. Turning...

It's a little cold outside. 20F. Recently, I have had a problem starting the tractor. It cranks fine, but doesn't start. Tried the manifold heater. Nada. After turning the start switch on and off a few times, I then cranked it and it started right up. I was thinking that the fuel solenoid...

The plow works great but the control stops working occasionally when pushing hard, especially with a big load in front of the plow. It returns to normal after about 1-2 minutes. Is there an overload device on the hydraulics? Is it adjustable?

4300 service manual says change engine oil and filter every 200 hours, which seems a little long. I use high grade synthetic oil, but tend to change it after 100 hours or so. It also says change hydraulic oil (HST) every 200 hours, which seems totally unnecessary. The hydraulic oil and...

Husqvarna GTH2550XP - 25 hp - 50" cut I'm trying to help a neighbor with this lawn tractor. The engine won't turn over and perhaps the starter is bad. I need to check the battery cables and battery, but is the starter also the generator? Assuming we can get it started, the next problem is...

I need to replace the seals on the bucket curl cylinders, and have ordered parts. The loader was built in 2001 and has a higher serial number (017xxx), as I know they changed the design a few times. I see that the cylinder has a spring ring on the end, but I can't understand how it comes...

Oil leak from rear side of front axle pivot. Possibly leaking seal? How is pivot lubed? Axle oil? Possibly pinion seal bad. How difficult is axle assembly removal? How about seals?

I have been looking at electromagnetic and ultrasonic devices to chase away mice from house and garage. There are great testimonials from the advertisers, and all sorts of claims, but the government agencies say these devices don't work for their intended purpose which is as a rodent repellent...

We have a derelict Syracuse Chilled Plow at the local Stickley Museum, and want to ascertain its age to determine if it's original to the property. The cross bar and moldboards say Syracuse, and I've learned that J. Deere took them over in 1910, but also understand they used the Syracuse name...

My neighbor has a propane fueled 30 KW Kohler with less than 400 running hours. We just had a 6 day power shutdown, and the generator was working fine until it shut down due to loss of oil pressure. It was down over 2 quarts on a 4-5 quart crankcase. The spec. says 5W-30 synthetic oil. The...

I was changing the oil and noticed the right rear axle shaft rubber boot had broken. Is this an easy repair.? It looks like you have to compress the spring and then remove the wheel hub to get the axle shaft free of the differential, where I assume there is a spline connection. There is grease...