Search results

Need a little help... I just purchased a rear work light kit for my 5203. I followed all of the instructions, to the point of "plug the purple wire and black wire into" their respective plugs, located under the seat. Well, I did that, and I have no light. (yes the switch was on!) Any help...

Just to let people know... I have a 5203, and recently I started to smell anti-freeze. I re-tightened all of my hoses and ckecked for leaks, but found nothing. After calling my dealership, I was asked to check behind or near the waterpump. I located the leak there. The dealer told me that...

Looking for a little help. I have a new (249 hrs) 5203. Mostly used for haying. The last few times that I've used it, all that I can smell is anti-freeze. I HAVE rechecked and tightened all of the hose clamps. I HAVE put in anti-freeze into the expansion tank. (Its now empty) and of course, I...

Does any one have a proceedure that they follow for cold starting a 5203? I had a 990 and it was very clear on how to start it in the cold. I can't locate anything in the 'operators book of words. I have a block heater, but it hasn't been that cold ...yet... PS. Anyone interested in a GREAT...

Has anyone experienced a "pulsation" as their loader goes up? Just wondering if its just me or a problem with the hydralics somewhere. The loader is on a 5203 tractor.

Looking for info on anyone that uses the skid steer mount instead of the JD mount on their FEL's. I just purchased a 5203 with the 522 FEL, and was thinking about having the FEL mount switched before it gets delivered. I'm actully looking for a couple of questions answered. How much extra...

Need questions answered by someone smarter than me! 1. Can you run a JD power-tech 3 cyl engine on bio or veggie oil? 2. What happens if you run it on straight, cleaned, veggie oil? 3. Has anyone done this? I just purchased a 5203 and am SICK of paying the high costs of diesel fuel. I...

Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 31 JD 990 + NH 451 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help! Does anyone know how to hook up a NH 451 sicklebar mower to a JD 990 tractor?? I tried to do it today and found that the JD's three point...

Need help! Does anyone know how to hook up a NH 451 sicklebar mower to a JD 990 tractor?? I tried to do it today and found that the JD's three point hitch is too narrow at the top. I finally just used my top link to the frame of the NH, bypassing their set up, but also making it impossible...

Has any 990 owner been contacted by their dealership latey in regards to some "product improvement" that has to do with a friction washer or some such thing? I am curious because that is what is happening to me. I got a phone call from the dealership saying that they were coming to...

Can a JD# 9 sickle bar be attached to a 990?? There is one for sale in my area for a very, very good price.

I have a question for all- Can a 990 tractor be used for haying?? Someone wanted to hire me to hay a 25 acre hayfield. I replied that I didn't have the equipment, which is true. I started to think, however, if a 990 had the HP, and siz e to be used for that function. I have many friends...

Looking for info on using a MX6 with a 990 tractor. Is the MX6 to big, or heavy for the 990? Does anyone use this set-up, and if they do, what are all the good points and bad points. Thanks. (I currently have a Woods Brushbull 60, and really wish that I had something that would cover my...

Does any one have any information, or know how, on how to "stiffen" the foot throttle on a 990?? Mine is VERY,VERY touchy! The tractor itself is brand new, and I was just wondering if anyone else had any thoughts, or had similar problems. I was even thinking of cutting the throttle shorter...

This 2-85 had a 4wd unit added. I found the name Clark on the unit. The front right seal is leaking, are there any repair manuels out there for this front end?? Are there any speacial tools needed to change this grease seal?? Any hjelp would be apreciated.