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Just getting ready to replace the cutting blades on the RIGHT side of the rotary cutter and realized that the two cutter spindles move in opposite direction to each other, thus balancing the machine. So when replacing the blades on the right side, are the two bolts a standard left hand thread...

The tractor will not start. Probably an issue with the ring gear. Plan to remove the 542 loader and then take off the starter. Can I remove the loader without tractor power? Plan to use another tractor to life loader off the ground and on to support posts. Craig

HI Guys, Nearly a year ago we had problems starting the JD 5425 while changing the starter motor we discovered some of the teeth on the ring gear were chewed up. So we have been blindly turning the fan and belt by hand in hopes of alining some good teeth with the starter motor, which has...

Leaving a section of grass uncut in the middle of swath. Any suggestions?

When you turn the key all I get is a fast turning sound, loud hum. I replaced the starter motor and solid about a year ago when we had similar symptoms. Could the starter or solid be bad already. We do tend to start and stop it often, Probably more so than the average operation. Craig

JD5425 3000 hrs really great tractor but last two months have had trouble with the hydraulics. Improves some with higher engine speed. Feels the same in cold or warm conditions. Level is up nice, but have never changed the fluid or filter. Any suggestions? Craig

Tried to start it the other day about 25 degrees outside, but after turning switch on there was no dash lights, no radio, would not turn over, etc. However the 4 way flashers still work and the work lights are working. Battery is good, but the 20 amp (ignition fuse) F1 was blown. So I put...

I purchased a grapple at an auction with skid steer style mounting connection. I have several such attachments and never had a problem, like this one. When hooking grapple bucket to loader there is about an inch space between the bucket lower bracket and the tractor mounting plate. I measured...

HI Folks, We have a Bombadear Outlander with at surrounding box on the back of the ATV. This was installed by the previous owner. Can I take off the box/storage compartments and replace with a simple luggage rack, to haul portable fence posts , etc? Do I not need to get a special luggage...

HI Guys. I purchased an old wagon gear to put under a chicken pen. The wheel bearings are bad, wobbles a lot. I removed one wheel and discovered what seems to be a really old style hub and bearing. Just wondering where to begin looking for parts. The hub is eight hole lugs (bolts...

I have a JD 790 with a front wheel oil seal leak. Can I remove the whole wheel assembly and take it to a local dealer and have them change out the seal? Thank Craig

Hi folks, I have been using the NH 469 for about three years on a couple of small hay fields. Works ok, accept when it gets clogged up on the far end (standing hay side) of the machine. It is clogging between the lower rubber cylinder and the support bar that runs the full length of the...

Hi Guys, We have a JD 5425 with a cab. Everything was working great but now one of the SCV control levers is stuck forward. Afraid to force it back into neutral position for fear of breaking linkage or the value. Not sure why it is stuck. Others work fine. We usually use it to angel the snow...

Hi Guys I am trying to figure out how to reduce the size of the bale. Now it is set to 5.6 ft. Probably the maximum. The manual talks about the option of making it smaller, but doesn't really explain how or where. Any suggestions? Thank, Craig

HI Folks, Purchased an old NH 469 this past winter and hope to cut 10 acres of hay with it. It makes a strange noise when running as if a clutch is slipping. Is that noise normal? Have not tried it cutting with it yet? Craig

Hi Guys, I am using a Shaver 8HD post pounder. It is mounted on the 3 pt. hitch of a JD 5425. The post pounder is operated by moving three cylinders each of witch is controlled by a valve with handle. Two of the cylinders work fine. However one of them does not resulting in the post ending up...

Hi Guys, We purchased a nice JD Cat 2 quick hitch second hand. It is cast, not box style. However the distance between the lower hook arms center to center is 38"" which I think is the measurements for a Cat 3. We are using it on a JD 5425 about 80 hr. The hitch is a monster, a little...

HI Folks, Just saw an add for the "HydrauLink". It replaces the traditional top link I guess, but I am not sure the advantage of it? I doesn't operate off the tractor hydraulics! So is it basically a hand jack fixed to the top link to adjust the length? Just wondering if anyone has...

Hi Guys: I am using a skid steer mount snow plow on my JD 5425. Works great, but having difficulty connecting the Skid steer style hose connections. The connectors seem to work ok, but it takes all my strength to force the hose connection into tractor fitting. Is there an adjustment on the...

I have a Jd 5425 and using it to plow snow with a remote controlled angle blade. Works great when connected but I have an awful time making the connections. We using skid steer style connectors that came with the plow. Sometimes I have to push the center plunger with a screw driver or...

Hi Guys, Just realized recently that we do not have a back generator in the event of storm or whatever that might take down power lines for a couple of days. We have several freezers for our beef and broiler business, an electric fence and the usual household appliances, etc. How big a unit...

The JD5425 was originally sold from the factory in George, so it does not have a preheat device for cold weather. So I got the air intake heater kit from JD and tried to install it. I got as far as installing the heater unit on the air intake manifold. I was going to wait for another day to...

Hi Guys, Just tried out the NH 852 round baler today. Made two nice bales and then just before the third one was almost ready to be tied the machine clog. I turned around to check of the warning device to "stop" was in place yet, it was not, but then I discovered the pick up tines were still...

HI Guys, I purchased a nice JD970 about six months ago. its a 1989 model year. Really nice and handy. Recently we are having a little trouble with the four wheel drive when it is engaged. At first I though it was something wrong in the front end, because the front wheels tended to lock up, or...

Hi Folks, Someone wants to sell me aDeutz Fah tedder, which I am not familiar. It looks well built. Is it German made? Orginally it had two wings on it, but I am only interested in the center section, good for spreading out one windrow or maybe two if they are close together. The guy is...

HI Guys, We have a JD 2210 which is nice, but just way to low to the ground for our garden work. The rear tires are "26". We are looking at a JD 970 which has a "24" rear tire on the 4X4 model. The 970 stands much higher than the 2210 so how can it have smaller tires? Dosn't make sense to me...

We have a small farm with a few beefers and am thinking of getting a NH 477 haybine. Would the JD 970 handle it ok? Its about a 30 HP tractor. Thanks, nckennedy

Hi Guys, I am looking for a mounted JD plow to be pulled by a JD 5425 4X4 which is about 80 HP or 65 PTO HP. Looking at a JD 416 14" four bottom. Is that about the right size?. I will be plowing uphill also. Any suggestions? nckennedy

Hi Folks, This is my first time on this website, so I have a lot to learn. Looking forward to getting to know you and learn from your ideas and experience. Thanks, nckennedy