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Last time I cut the grass it was very hot and at the end of the job(1 hour) the 422 just stalled out. Started right up and ran a bit and stalled again, figured it was so hot that after an hour it vapor locked. But today I'm getting the same thing and it's very cool and the engine is cold too. It...

I procrastinated in getting a duplicte key made and now I may have to do something since it's been 2 days and my keys have not shown up. Are these keys unique to the tractor? Better yet, can the ignition switch be replaced with a push button type and eliminate the key?

My stock seat was never the greatest on my back and now it's about worn out(the seat & my back!). Would like to replace with a seat that has some suspension since the 422 doesn't have any besides the tires. Hoping to find one that doesn't require a lot of modification to fit.

I have a stock muffler for the Robin EH65 engine and the stock seat belts. Hoping somebody can use these. All I ask is a few bucks toward shipping which shouldn't be much. If you can use these send a pm with address.

My side exhaust fan needs to be replaced. I can't seem to find the exact model I have from one of previous emails but have found a decent fan on Amazon. Is the 7" fan I found with an 8 amp draw too much for my PT422?

Man, what a mess! Was cutting the grass last night and when parking her in the garage I noticed oil splatter on the engine cage cover. inside the cage oil everywhere! Pulled the dipstick and nothing on it. I hope I didn't do any engine damage! I have no idea how long it was running full speed...

I only have 1 key and I'm sure one day it will be misplaced. Where to get one? Call Tazewell?

Was running the finish mower today. Cut some hills and paths for about an hour and let her sit to cool down. About an hour later I started on the yard and noticed something didn't feel right, esp when trying to reverse. Eventually it got to the point where I could not go forward or back, right...

I have about 200 hours since the valve job. She's been running great. Today I was about 20 minutes into what I was hoping would be the last grass cutting of the year and suddenly I was losing power and it started backfiring. Tried to coax it to the garage but no go, could not even make it up a...

Last year(I think it was) while mowing on a the side of a hill I snapped the left wheel motor axle. I have many slopes to navigate and try to avoid going 3 wheels but sometimes it's hard to do. Sent it back to Tazewell and they promptly rebuilt it for me. Well last Wednesday I broke the other...

This tractor has saved me a lot of back breaking work for sure. Also has saved me space since this 1 unit performs the functions of several. I am totally lost as to why I've had to pay for/perform so many repairs on a unit with around 800 total hours. I perform all maintenance as required and...

As had been suggested severeal times in the past, I recently installed a CFR brand exhaust fan(Amazon.com: CFR Performance 8" High Performance Electric Radiator Cooling Fan - Flat Blade: Automotive) onto the PT 422's battery side of my tub cage. I am not satisfied with the air movement it is...

Much to my surprise, my belt lasted through last season. Just cut the grass last week again and I know I'm on borrowed time. Can anybody tell me the size info I need to get a replacement and save me from taking it off the mower to find out? I plan to run it as long as I can but having a spare on...

Some time ago I posted about a problem with oil being pushed into the air filter. It got worse over time to the point that I was losing power so I decided to trailer her out to a local tractor dealer that has experience with Robin engines. It's time for valve adjustment anyways. I always get a...

I do not recall, but does anybody know the length of the belt on the 48" deck? Mine is looking a bit shabby and thinking having a replacement on hand would be a good idea. I know, I could just take it off and have my answer. Regarding the hard plastic rear wheels.....what has been done to...

I remove my blades a few times each year. Sometimes for sharpening and other times I install some old beat up blades when I plan to mow pasture or trails. Even though it's a finish mower deck, if I take care I can clear trails and small brush/saplings fairly easily. This last time that I put my...

I'm noticing a small amount of oil on the underside of the air filter and a bit around the rim of the carb. It's been this way for awhile but seems the amount showing up is increasing a bit. What's going on?

Probably will be picking up the light material bucket for my 422 in May...shipping cost is almost as much as the bucket itself! Was wondering if there is anybody out there having delivery from Power Trac that maybe we could use the same carrier and perhaps save some $$ on shipping? We live near...

I've been told by those that certainly know a lot more about oil than I do that my 86 F250 should have the oil changed about every 6 months even though I probably don't exceed even 1k miles per year. I kinda understand this due to (I think) loss in viscosity in aged dino oil, but I also have a...

I remember a thread some time ago with pics showing how the single steering piston on the PT422 tore away from the tub and advice was given to not wait too long to have that area reinforced. Well, it's something I was gonna get around to but never did and right in the middle of a big job...

OK, I finally got around to buying one of these. Does it matter if the shut off is installed before or after the fuel pump?

Another problem with the 4' mower deck. I swear I'm not abusing the mower!! Just glad they are easy fixes for a welder. This is the right bracket(from driver seat) that broke yesterday. Going to have both brackets reinforced.

Finished up a full day of grass cutting and went to lift the deck for the usual cleaning before heading into the garage. Arms went up but the mower didn't! Does it look fixable? It's times like this that I wish I knew how to weld!

It makes sense to move the fuel pump to an area of less heat. For those that have done this, where did you relocate it to? Does the location need to be an apprx same height as original location in relation to the carb or fuel tank outlet?

My 422 has the turf tires and I went to a local dealer for some chains. He told me that v-bar chains would not be appropriate for my tires and they are more meant for lug or v(mud) type tires. Seems to me he's full of it?

This summer I rebuilt the carb, installed new plugs and fuel filter. Toward the end of the summer I noticed it had to tn over more than usual to start. Now that colder nights are here I am having to turn it over a few times....wait and repeat until finally it starts. She runs fine once running...

I'm finally going to seal the plate on top of the hydraulic fluid tank. Anything in particular I need to know other than give everything a very good cleaning before applying? Is there a certain torque for the bolts or just get them tight?

Lost the lift hydraulics due to one of the hoses blowing off the coupler. Off to NAPA today to get a new one...questions is, do you bleed the system just as when changing the filter? I'm guessing I'll have to use the lift several times and then bleed? Looks like this week is PT repair week for...

As soon as it warms up a bit I'll "get under the hood", but thought I would ask this first to possibly save some time. The 422 starts up fine but the engine "surges". It will stall at min throttle even when the engine is hot. I can run it and get a job done but you can hear the surging. Is this...

Looks like I have a slow leak in the hoses on each lift cylinder at the fittings. Plan to replace them before too long....I realize I'll lose a little fluid but was wondering does it matter in what position I have the cylinders? Should I have them in "float" or can I fully raise them and remove...

My little Chevy has just over 220k miles and I notice between oil changes I'm using about 1/2 qt. of oil. I say I'm using(burning) it because I can't find any evidence of oil leakage. I've owned it since new and have changed the oil on time(3k miles) with Castrol GTX 5-30. Is there any advantage...

I've searched but cannot find the thread of the person that made a large bucket from an old oil storage tank. I am able to get a tank for free and would like to make this larger bucket for light duty work....help!

I have used several greases/lubes on these "joints" during the 5 or 6 hours lube process but a lot of the work the PT does is very dusty and I spend a lot of time cleaning these areas before applying lube. I do have an almost full can of a graphite "dry" spray lubricant and was thinking applying...

Has anybody had any expierences with this to control weeds in their lawn area? I've read that it's effective if applied before the weeds have a chance to emerge(which will be soon!)...it sure isn't cheap! I have an area that is a newly seeded(2 yrs old) lawn and I want to keep it as weed free...

It seems to me there was at least 1 posting of "tricks" or best way to install slime in a tire somewhere in these threads, but I cannot find it....so, of those that have done this to their tires is there anything other than the mfg. instructions I should know about before doing this? Never used...

My 97 Cavalier has over 200k on it and I've owned it since new. Always done my own oil changes and have always used Castrol 5w-30. Any thoughts on switching to their extended mileage oil or should I follow the school of "if it's not broke then don't fix it"?. I've read that this type of oil...

I'm getting tired of the mess that seems to accumulate around the metal plate that is bolted onto the top of this tank. I think I'll clean it off good and remove the plate to install a gasket...but my question is what would be the best material gasket to install here? Is there a particular auto...

I did a quick search and found mention of the gas filter...but can anybody give me a part number(NAPA or otherwise) so I can waltz into my local store and pick up one of these....with just over 200 hours I figure it's about time to change it? I was thinking about taking the original into the...

We were to visit some friends Friday night for a few drinks and maybe some card playing...but I got a message on the answering machine that he may not be able to get together due to 20 ton of 2b stone sitting in his driveway. Due to overhead wires the delivery truck could not tailgate/spread the...

I asked the following on my other favorite tractor site but thought I would ask here too: I was cleaning up for the day and noticed that my belt was in very poor condition. I have not yet opened up the covers but I'm guessing maybe debris that got inside the covers contributed to this. I would...

some call them accent stones...anyways, there is a person nearby that will load onto my truck some large rock that I want to put on the property. My concern is once I get them home and off the truck, if I need to move them at all into final position will the 422 be able to handle it? I know the...

I've never had the dreaded vapor lock situation...actually have never had any real problems thus far. Last night after cutting the grass for almost 2 hours in 80 degree ambient air temp I noticed a hissing from the gas cap after shutting the PT down. Upon loosening the cap a gush of air came out...

I have one wheel that has a slow air leak and have it looked at by 2 tire shops...nobody can seem to stop the leak, requires air into the tire about every 4 days or so. I was thinking about trying the Slime product but a friend said he thought the cold temps of zero or less that we sometimes get...

Lately it seems my brake lever gradually lifts upwards until the point that I hear the clicking in the wheels of the pin moving outward and if I hit a few bumps a little on the hard side it just about engages. I did have the foot rest/floorboards off recently and found a lot of debris under the...

I have read in previous posts that some folks have replaced their seats with ones found at Tractor Supply, etc. I would imagine that an improved seat gives a better "feel" but do they improve the ride?? With the tree roots and generally rough terrain we have I wish the PT had a suspension system!

I seem to recall sometime ago the concept of PT owners in common areas possibly sharing attachments with each other....did anything ever come of this?? I'm looking at needing the use of a mini-hoe on my 422 and although I would love to actually own one I'm not in a financial position right now...

Lately I have been noticing something that sounds like metal against metal and seems to be coming from the right rear wheel area. Later today I'll lift the PT and pull that wheel..but thought I would ask ahead of time does anybody have an idea what to look for...had a front wheel off last...

It's still under warranty so no big deal, but these things are sealed and I guess they probably aren't cheap...has anybody seen lights that would be adaptable to the PT that could be user serviced? I'm thinking maybe I should get a pair to have on hand since I sometimes run after dark and it...

Found this so amusing I had to share with everybody. Out of curiosity I called a local landscaping company to come out and give me some ideas and pricing on landscaping around the new addition to our home. Involves a fair amount of work on hillside and is apprx 1 acre or so. These 2 young guys...

Received 2 springs from Tazewell last week and installed them right away to avoid possibly losing them(or even forgetting where I placed them! )....but due to the weather I have not had a chance to run the PT until yesterday. There is a noticable difference when running over rough(and still...

We already had about 7" of snow on the ground when Mother Nature felt the need to dump us with another 9" or so last night...not normally a problem for me since I have a 4X4 F250 with a 7.5' power angle plow to get us down to the main road(apprx. 1/4 mile)...but, my half brained neighbor got...

Hey Power Trac, how \'bout a referral fee!! Just minding my own business this morning...getting ready to do my Sunday morning barn chores, so I raised the garage door and started up the 422 to make my way down to attach the bucket and get to work...was a bit cold last night so I sat there for...

Diggin\' dirt(or rather, mud!) in PA! pequeajim, thought of you last night and your slogan....had a 3' high pile of clean fill left over from the excavation for our home addition that we were saving thinking there may be some settlement around the foundation. Well, it turns out we did not need...

I remember hearing the fan start immediatly in the summer as soon as the key was turned and before the engine turned over. Is this fan controlled by a thermostat of some sort such that it won't run when cold out....maybe it's been like this for awhile since it's getting cold here now, but was...

My wife works 3rd shift and frequently is getting some of her sleep when I need to work with the PT near the house. Running the PT at full throttle is fairly loud when you are trying to catch some ZZZZZ's......was wondering if anybody has tried a different muffler to reduce some of the noise?

After each extended use I notice that around the black plate that is bolted onto the hydro oil tank there is a path of dirt which covers a thin path of oil.....all the way around the plate. I clean this each time but it always reappears. The Florida person that recently sold his 422 in TBN said...

Mower deck blades reinstall on 48\" mower.... Does it matter what direction each blade is in relationship to each other?? I just removed and sharpened my blades and did not really pay much attention to the "pattern" of the blades(3). I'm guessing that there is probably a more beneficial...

Was cutting the grass yesterday and noticed an intermittent noise from the mower deck...was hard to clearly hear it at first with the noise from the PT and deck running along with the headset I always wear when mowing...thought maybe I hit something and perhaps bent a blade. Back to the...

It's almost time for my 1st oil change. Has anybody determined what the cross reference filter # would be for the oil filer...preferably to a Purolator? I guess I could always call Jack at Robin but wanted to also see if it's highly recommended to change to synthetic oil at this time? I...

I have a Farmall 140(guess you knew that by my ID?)...anyways, this is an apprx mid to late 60's model as far as I can tell by the serial number. Seems it's been well kept for years(I always keep it out of the weather)...I've owned it for about 10 years now. Was wondering how to get an apprx...

Seems that this is appearing in more nurseries lately...was wondering what experiences people have had with this as a soil supplement??? Are there certain crops you should not use this with?? I have a medium size garden growing the usual suspects(broc, corn, tomato, etc)..... Is this stuff...

Wondering if any PT owners have fabricated their own forks? I'm considering putting a pair together to attach to the small bucket using the same type attachment that the teeth use thinking this will give me more options for width adjustment than buying the quick attach forks from Tazewell...

First maintenance on 422....hidden \"zerk\" ok...went and removed ALL the plates and greased all the fittings and also sprayed white lithium grease to all the areas that appear to move......installed a 90 degree fitting on the "hidden" grease outlet but could not reinstall the cover. Seems to...

Robin engine sputters when shutting down \"hot\".... After running my 422 with the Robin engine for awhile and the engine good & hot I get what used to be called "pre-ignition" in the older cars, when shutting off.......engine sputters a couple of times..knocks once or twice and then shuts...

only had time to run home and pay for the delivery and then back to work again! Looking forward to putting the PT thru some work tonite and looking forward to having more time to myself now that I have a loader. I'll be checking all the fluids..but other than that anything else I should be doing...

It\'s ordered......finally! Didn't take me a year but seems like an eternity since I first started looking...anyhow, I ordered a 422 and some various tools of destruction/construction....just want to thank everyone here that has put in their 2 cents worth to all my "newbie" questions. Really...

If I'm understanding everything I've read(that may be a stretch)...the PT uses hydraulics for the mower deck? Was discussing this over a few beers last night with a friend and he was not crazy about any mower that uses hyro's vs. a PTO.....but I don't recall seeing any posts stating anybody was...

I've recently been following some posts on the PT...sounds like a great machine but have not read much on it's grass cutting quality. I need a tractor that will be used 50% of the time grass cutting and most of the rest of the time as a loader into a small manure spreader.....loading capability...