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    3550 PST Two Year Eval

    I've actually had it just a bit over two years, but here's the skinny on my 3550 PST. I am not seeking solutions to my issues. It's just an honest review of a modern tractor after spending my whole life on classic iron. 1. Whatever was used to lube the shuttle lever hates cold weather...
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    I Hate ROPS...

    Just need to vent. The 3550's ROPS is tied into the tractor in such a way that it looks like I can't remove it without a sawzall. I've always run vintage open tractors with no ROPS and have easily ducked under limbs while bush hogging around the edges of my pastures. I keep the ROPS folded...
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    Kodiak 6' Medium Cutter Tailwheel

    I've got a 2 year old Kodiak (Mahindra branded) 6' medium cutter. The grease fitting on the tailwheel caster fell out. The hole is not threaded. I don't know if the grease fitting was press fit into it or if it was meant to be tack welded to hold it in place and never was done. I'd rather not...
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    Ford 861worth fooling with?

    Is there any value above scrap metal for a Ford 861 that's been sitting for two years? It's power steering leaked and the engine smoked and was getting weaker when I last ran it. It's obviously well worn and the sheet metal isn't great. Just wondering if it's worth trying to advertise and...
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    Gravely ZT HD 52, Kawasaki powered

    Bought my first ZTR today. I've looked at everything offered in my area including Grass Hopper, Husky, Dixie Chopper, Toro, Ariens, JD, Bad Boy, Cub Cadet, and probably a few others that have slipped my mind. I only mow a few acres, but wanted something tougher than the average residential...
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    3550 Shuttle Lever Very Stiff In Cold

    The shuttle lever has gotten almost impossible to move in near freezing temps and below. It stays in the dry so there is no ice and stiffens before hitting 32 anyway. Has anyone experienced this and happen to know where it is binding so that I can lube it with something that doesn't harden in...
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    3550 50 Hour Service

    I completed all of the 50 hour service today except the hydraulic portion. The manual just says to check the transmission/hydraulic fluid, but from looking underneath today it looks like I will have to drain it in order to clean the strainer and replace the filter. I don't have 10 gallons of...
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    Which Hydraulic/Transmission Fluid?

    The 3550 manual calls for GL4 SAE 80w fluid/oil. It then proceeds to list a bunch of brands that aren't available, with the exception of Mobil 424, and it is not in stock anywhere in my town. What the heck? Specs seem to be listed by tying to more popular tractor brands. There should be an...
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    3550 PST Filter List

    I've been trying to research filter cross references for my 3550 PST, but the search function here isn't the best. Let me know if any of these are incorrect or if there are any I should add to my list. I'm not sure on the OEM part numbers without going to the barn and look on the tractor...
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    3540 vs 4530

    I posted for help in the general buying/pricing subforum before noticing the Mahindra specific one. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/347012-mahindra-3540-vs-4530-a.html As noted in the above thread, there seems to be several pluses for the 3540 over the 4530 such as...
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    Mahindra 3540 vs 4530

    Mahindra 3540 PST vs 4530 Shuttle Looking at buying new and would like for you guys to help me see the differences between the two. Just eyeballing the tractors, the 3540 looks like it will be more user friendly due to low fuel tank (I will likely fuel it with 5 gal cans), a more open seating...
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