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Subject above pretty much tells the story. I've checked the ground strap next to engine block (cleaned it, tightened it on solidly). I cleaned the magnets on the fly wheel. Bought new coil (first time I ever encountered a new coil with not connector for the spark plug - but quickly figured...

I remember you saying this previously, great metaphor/thought-process. I have no idea where it jumped off from - once it jumps, it's a tangled mess on the deck. And I understand about the deck being lowered. I like to mow at position 3, actually 2 if I could, but, the deck really drags when...

I'll check the integrity of the pulleys. Thanks Puffy

Re-posting here on this subject as my belt jumped the other day. When I stopped to inspect, I saw that the "tensioner arm restrictor post/arm/thang" was bent over pretty well, which - to me - means that that tensioner arm/pulley REALLY got yanked on. What's odd is that I was mowing on flat...

It seems that we all have very similar experiences with these K46s. My Husqy 24K54 is a beast again with tons of power and I can mow seemingly an endless amount of lawn; and I've got probably the same 2 acre swath caddylover mentions. If I learned anything at all, it's to NEVER tow anything...

SUCCESS! I did not have enough oil in tranny. I filled it to with 3-4” of top of fill hole ...but it must’ve needed to bleed etc and fill in all internals. Like an idiot, I didn’t think to check the explicit capacity of the K46 and compare to how much of the 3L jug I opened... I was still...

Odd question: Will the oil level appear similarly regardless of if I checked in the small rear hole toward the rear of tranny as opposed to the much larger diameter fill hole toward the front of the tranny, under the plastic fan above the pulley? With my transmission still mounted in place...

I'm completely lost now (NOT the first time :-)). What do you mean, Tom, by "Magic! That's actually Tuff Torq boilerplate"? I'm sensing maybe a bit of sarcasm, but, ...not sure. Still working on this mower. Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Thanks for any help.

Thanks again, buckeye. The transmission is engaged. I have a feeling you rebuilt yours properly and that's why it ran after 5 seconds. I put mine in "forward" drive for a good 8-10 seconds and nothing. The wheels did buck once, but, that was it. I went forward and back - up on jackstands -...

Thanks Tom, i'm a little confused: Jack up drive axle with wheels off floor but then "once it starts to move"... How's that gonna happen?

So... Just keep putting it in drive and hope it bleeds the air out? There's a link in Lotsofgreengrass's post to a "How to bleed air out" but the link doesn't work... Should I be doing something to help this along?

Well, that would be AWESOME if that was the case. Thanks Buckeye

I'm wondering if I screwed up when re-installing the motor cylinder block with that little metal "pin" that is actuated when you pull the release lever from the rear of the mower, so that you can "free wheel"? I did put a dab of grease on the pin so it would 'stick' in place and it was...

So, I rebuilt the tranny, with the kit I bought mentioned above from "Timberturf" on Amazon/ebay - Genuine OEM Tuff Torq Transmission Repair Kit 1A646099571 K46 L, M, W, AW | eBay . Pretty sure I followed the "directions" on all the videos I watched and reading "LotsofGreenGrass"s detailed...

Thanks folks. The person I bought the kit from, Timbertuff, confirmed the exact/right kit (with oil) and he's sold 12,560 with 99.9% positive rating. I feel good that this will work. And TractorGuy, I'm envious. I was trying to do the same exact thing - to find a mower with the right tranny...

I am finally ready to do the repair/rebuild of my K46 and wondering if anyone has seen this package: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292899362753 Seems like a better price than direct from Tuff Torq, but, curious if it has everything I'll need.

Thank you SO much. For all the effort I'm about to go through changing all fluids, filters, even hydro lines ...want to make sure I get it right :-)

Thank you, JC. To further clarify, Tractor Supply has "Ford Tractor All Mineral 90 Transmission Fluid" but the people there said it doesn't say/mention "M2C-134". When I search the web for M2C-134, the first 'hit' that comes up is for "Premium Universal Tractor Trans/Hydraulic Fluid" at...

Hi. I'm going back to do some Maintenance/Service on my wonderful 1983 Ford 1700 and find myself back to being curious about "Hydraulic System Oil" that the manual talks about. It certainly says I should get the M2C-134(x) ...which I am not finding, where the "x" is either A, B, C, D etc. and...

Thanks JC! Will do

Thanks JC. Great info/help. I’ll flush all hydro fluid and replace. Where are the “inlet screens on the Diffy”?

Thanks JC. I did order the linked new valve, it will be here tomorrow. Will report back to this thread when done. Oh, forgive me here: Is there any special "bleeding" process after I put on the new valve and all the hydro lines? I'm assuming I just make sure I have proper amount of...

Thanks everybody! Interestingly, the local 'tractor' dealer made it sound like an inexpensive repair/rebuild kit should do the trick. And I'm pretty handy with small engine repairs & such. But, the more I read everyone's comments, especially on the intricacies involved and tight tolerances...

I hope I am using the correct term above. I have an '83 Ford 1700 with 770 loader and the 2-lever control for raising/lowering bucket as well as rolling the back forward/back. In my manual it says this part # is DV23FATS005 or 23FATS2P4KA. The lever that controls the roll of the bucket has...

Engine rebuild (Tecumseh 5hp - "H50") with reverse sheave - proper placement of gear? I am trying to salvage an older Tecumseh H50 (Horizontal/5hp) engine after the piston's connecting rod let go and things got ...messy inside. This engine has 2 sheaves/pulleys, 1 that comes off the crank and...

Hi folks, I have a 2011 Husqvarna LGT 24K54 rider and love it ...when it's not giving me fits. And I realize that machines don't give fits, owners who aren't clever enough to keep em' running proper are the issue :-). I had a lengthy post at the end of last season where the mower deck belt...

Hi, I'm working on an 'older' Toro (not exactly sure how old - looks like the one Forest Gump mowed with :-)) 8-32 "Professional" and can't get the machine to spark. Model # 56150 and serial number 9000001 - 9999999. At first, I thought it was simply the ignition coil (or magneto) so I got a...

Hi All, Working on this Husqvarna lawn tractor that will run on starting fluid, has fuel coming To the carb, but, won't run on it's own. Feeling like a new carb (or cleaned/rebuilt one) will solve the issue. But can't for the life of me find the carb on line. Engine number: YKAX4942CA...

I have a 2001 Husqvarna LGT24K54 ride on mower that has been great since I bought it. I am on top of maintenance, etc, and think it's kept "up to spec". I pulled the mower deck out of winter storage in my shed and greased the 3 spindles and then rotated the drive belt by hand. I did not...

Weird situation today that when after thinking I 'removed' the ebrake ...the brakes remain engaged. Wondering if I pressed the pedal too hard (I was on a decent decline and wanted to make sure I engaged the brake good & hard, plus I'm about 240lbs). I'm pretty sure I set the ebrake properly...

Hi All, I'm a little confused as to what type of oil to put in my machine. Reading owners manual shows 10w30, 10w40 for year round use OR 10W for severe cold below 32, 20W for winter use between 32 to 50F and 30W for summer above 50. Then an internet search came back with a bunch of C-rated...

I have on older Husqvarna 10/30 snowblower with 鍍hreaded screw adjustable base to rotate the direction of the snow chute. I知 pretty sure when I bought the machine, (used), 6 or 7 years ago that it had grease in and around the moving or contacting surfaces where it rotated. I noticed a few times...

I have an '11 Husqvarna LGT 24K54 with (obviously) the Kawasaki 2 cylinder 24 horse engine. I noticed the spring that returns the Choke lever to an Open position has gone missing. I've mickey-moused a replacement in there for the time being, but, would like to order an OEM replacement, but...

Hi all, After figuring out my issue with the new mower deck belting jumping off (because I can be an idiot at times) I'm now working to figure out why I have a hard time getting up hills after the machine is warmed up. If I try driving up the hill next to my house when the machine is freshly...

Hi all. I have a Husqvarna LGT24K54 and love it. I've had it since brand new and it's 8 years old. Getting ready for this season's mowing/etc., I changed the oil/filter/plugs and decided new belts would be a fine thing to do. The mower Drive belt was working ...okay, but, only for about...

I should say, the center of the tractor - where my feet go, where the gear shifters/controls go, is Open. Is that what you mean? This is essentially what mine looks like:

I'll try to attach a diagram I got from a Ford/New Holland dealer I called to ask service questions. I believe I have the "6 hoses" you mention, so - hopefully - I can just do as you say and match the valves/hoses... Any idea how to figure out the GPM I currently have?

Hi all, My great ol' 1983 Ford 1700 is telling me I should be in the market for a new Hydro control "lever" setup. I have the "2 lever" control today (boom - up/down, bucket - roll up/down) and it's the 'bucket' control that basically ...won't turn off. I've setup a bungie cord at this point...

Please don't laugh... I'm actually a solid driveway mechanic, but, find myself at a loss right now with the jug of Sta-Lube Hypoid SAE 80W90 "Gear Oil". Is it hydraulic fluid? I have a Ford 1700 tractor with a nice Woods backhoe 7500 attachment and it's a little low on Hydraulic Fluid. I...

Here's some pics. Not sure I understand what you mean about the handles lining up... But, I did think that the "S" shaped part at the bottom of the lever doesn't seem to be keeping the lever in place...

Hi All. I have a 1983 Ford 1700 with a front end loader with 2 hydro controls: Bucket roll and up & down of the arms. The bucket roll control when, at rest, constantly wants to act like I'm pulling on it - rolling the bucket upwards. Anyone else have this - and what can I do to correct it...

Anybody ever take apart their fuel tank on the Stihl BR 600? I would like to inspect the fuel hoses/filters inside, but, can seem to get it apart. thoughts? Carb doesn't seem to be getting fuel and when I press the primer pump, it doesn't suck up any fuel. I can hear a whistle when I pump...

Any idea what would cause my chainsaw to lead bar oil? Not a massive leak - maybe a table spoon over night. Just odd. Not sure what to check. Saw isn't all that old, maybe 7-8 years with 100 hours on it. Love this saw! Thanks, Jay

Hi all, I searched and couldn't find any posts about this issue: My '83 Ford 1700 has been great since I inherited it about a year ago. GREAT machine. Occasionally, it would be a challenge to 'quietly' either get into a gear or shift from one to another. This past weekend, it stopped...

My STX38 runs well and mows great, but, sometimes - without hitting the disengage button - it does just that and randomly disengages. Anyone else have this issue? Thanks

Hi All, My hydraulic fluid is pretty low - is it typical to "lose" fluid over time, does it kindof cook away? (this 1983 Ford 1700 is new to me so I don't know it intimately yet). Anyhow, manual calls for M2C-134A and Tractor Supply doesn't have it. Can't find any on eBay... Thoughts...

Everything on my tractor has been working fine - but today, after raising the bucket, I went to put it down (actuated the lever TO lower it), and it raised/went up. Why would it do that? Also noticed the other day that, while mowing and holding the bucket up in the air, it would...

Hi all, I recently inherited an '83 Ford 1700 and love it. What a great yard tractor. While doing light work the other day, I thought I noticed steam coming up from the front of the tractor. I immediately glanced at the analog gauge which showed the temp all the way to the right of "H". I...

Hi All, I bought a brand new Husqvarna LGT 24K54 last spring and love it. Mowing about 2 acres and doing lots of landscaping (bought a great steel cart). Had thought of installing a Bercomac 40" snowblower attachment with the wheel weights and chains. Bought a used setup this summer and was...