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I'm about to get an H120 loader for my 1026R. The dealer said the installation charge would be around $300 to have them install it. He said it wasn't too hard to install and I could probably do it myself. Does anyone have any experience with this? If so, how hard is it and should I do it or...

While mowing with my 1026 the other day, my mid PTO/Mowing deck just cut off while the engine stayed at the RPM's I had it set on. I throttled the RPM's back down, disengaged the PTO, re-engaged the PTO and throttled it back up to the recommended RPM's and started cutting again. It did this a...

I've got a fiberglass canopy for my 1026. I got it as part of my package. It was thrown in and wasn't itemized on my paperwork. I used it for six hours, then took it off and put it in my basement. Im putting it on Craigslist. Does anyone know how much I should ask for it?

As I was mowing the other day, I noticed my rpm's dropping. I pushed the throttle forward & it slowly fell backwards. I took the side panel off and noticed a hard rubber washer (?), between the throttle handle and the throttle mount, was worn and falling out. I tightened the throttle from...

My 1026R just started making a noise a noise when I raise the three point hitch (with box blade) and mowing deck. I only hear it when I first crank it up and raise them. After it runs, the noise hours away. It sounds almost like a grunt and it started at 49.9 hours. Has anyone else experienced...

How much sway should I have when using a box blade? Is there such a thing as too loose or too tight?

I recently bought a box blade for my 1026. It didn't take long for me to figure out I need some extra weight on the front. I live 65 miles from my dealer and won't have a chance to go there any time soon. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can use in the meantime? I'm brainstorming now to...

It's almost time for my 50 hr service on my 1026r which requires changing the transmission fluid and filter. My owners manual says to use Low Vis Hy Gard hydraulic fluid. The parts salesman at the JD dealer I went to told me to use regular Hy Gard because it was better suited for our region...

I went out to my garage this morning and noticed a few drops of transmission fluid underneath my tractor below the transmission. I checked my fluid level and it was just below full. I tightened the bolts by hand around the area where I noticed the leak and each bolt may have turned less than a...

I got my 1026r today. I ordered it with a 54" autoconnect mowing deck and a hood guard. My dealer called me yesterday and told me it was ready. He also told me he had a demo model with 2.5 hrs that had a hood guard, canopy and 60" autoconnect deck he'd sell me for the same price. I took the deal...

Anyone got a 1026r yet? I should have mine in next week. I thought this would be a good choice because I have hilly, uneven terrain to cut. I also have about 150 yards of driveway to maintain. I'm interested to hear feedback on this model. I'm a beginner and I'm sure I'll be using this site...

Just joined the forum. I ordered a JD 1026r & I'm expecting delivery by next week. This will be my first tractor of any type. I have challenging terrain that my riding mower just can't handle. I look forward to learning many things from this site.