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I have been using grade 5 bolts for shear bolts in the augers and impeller (1 X 1/4-20 , with nylon insert nuts). They seem to be breaking pretty easy. I am tempted to try grade 8 bolts of the same size, sure seems like a grade 8 1/4" bolt would break before anything else in the drive train...

Fisher with grey squirrel

Big Eastern coyote (brush wolf) and piebald deer.

I finally got tired of living with the 62C deck on my 2305 not working right, but good enough to get the job done. I got mine straightened out today and decided to share what I discovered. I got out my deck installation instructions (LVU14819 C3) and the operator's manual (OMLVU14333 D3) and...

My uncle in his 80's doing what he loves to do. His grandson in the passenger seat. Farmall A Tractor pulling an Horse Drawn Hay Mower - YouTube

If you have a Curtis Cab heater, be careful with the louvers. I found a mouse nest in the heater and the insides of one of the plastic louvers (the middle one) were chewed away. I couldn't see any way to repair it. I picked up a replacement at the dealer today and was surprised to see that...

I'm trying to help a neighbor with his mower. It hadn't been run for a while (about a month) because it needed a drive new belt. We replaced the belt, and it wouldn't start. The mower was running fine when he parked it (except the drive belt was so worn, the mower wouldn't engage). Here's what...

There have been a lot of threads and discussion on batteries in John Deere tractors, so I thought I would add mine. I bought my 2305 new in March 2006, and replaced the original battery today with an Exide bought from TSC. The battery has been trouble free until now, no leaks, no corrosion in...

Has anyone had this problem? I lost the left blade (side opposite discharge) while mowing. Found the blade, washer, and bolt (next to a rock I hit). By using a thinner washer for a temporary fix, I was able to get enough threads to catch so I could finish mowing. I can't tighten the bolt...

There have been several posts concerning the failed diode which causes the turn signal and hazard lights to quit working. Since it recently happened to me, I decided to post pictures which may help in replacing the failed diode. To access the diode, you need to remove screws and raise the...

This stuff only happens when I have 16" of snow in the driveway! I drove my 2305 out of the tractor shed, engaged the PTO for the front mounted snowthrower, and noticed that the auger and impeller weren't turning. I shut off the tractor and got out to see what was wrong, and saw the large...

I spent the afternoon doing some things to the tractor to get ready for winter snowthrowing. I found that the doors on my soft Curtis cab were hard to put on because the hinge pins were the same length, so I had to have both hinge barrels lined up to drop the door onto the pins. I cut 1/4 inch...

Thinking about getting one. We have a Garmin in the car, which I like. I'd like a handheld to take hiking, kayaking, and in my XUV. Anybody have one they really like?

I have a 2305 with a 200CX loader. When I took the bucket off the loader, I noticed that when extending and retracting the bucket holders (dump and curl) the left side was lagging the right. Both sides are working, but the left side reaches full extension and retraction after the right side...

Is there an adjustment to decrease the clearance between the augers and the housing? It doesn't appear that I can adjust the auger shaft in any direction. I am getting a lot of build-up of packed snow in the housing. It seems like if the clearance was less, this wouldn't happen. Maybe I can...

I got my first puncture yesterday in driver's side rear tire (XUV 850D). I drove over a "punji" in a recently cleared trail. I used a DC compressor to inflate the tire to get out of the woods. It looks like it's holding pressure with the repair I made. I usually take care to cut saplings and...

This is not one of those posts where I know the answer and you have to guess! I really don't know what this thing is, and I'm hoping someone can tell me. It was in a box of metal and woodworking tools that my wife brought home from an auction. I got a few nice old tools out of it and this...

Should I be able to turn the auger by hand with the snow thrower not attached to the tractor? I may be having a senior moment, but it seems like the drive train should spin. I can't see anything preventing it from turning. Chain looks good, no debri stuck anywhere. Is something wrong with my...

After a day's work on the trails, I stopped in front of the shed and turned off the engine before putting the gator away. Came back later to drive it into the shed and it wouldn't start. Had panel lights, box would lift, key just made a click sound. I discovered that I ran over a tree branch...

Has anyone detached the loader WITHOUT the bucket on it? The manual says "Be sure loader is equipped with a materials bucket." Here's my problem: I have the loader and bucket detached and as far to the back of my shed as I can get it. I lack about one foot of space to be able to get my gator...

I plan to be a lot more comfortable battling the lake effect snow this winter. Just left my dealer after ordering a cab and heater for my 2305. According to Curtis, they are "negative 13" with my order. Mine should be built and shipped in about 2 weeks. Price has not increased since last year...

Just did the 50 hour service per the manual. Change engine oil and filter, check all fluid levels, inspect driveline and CV boots, lubricate two points on drive line. Sounded pretty simple, so I decided to do it myself. Used all JD parts from my local dealer. The oil was very black, but I found...

Pictures of the fan shield I made for my 2305. First picture is the template, made from roof flashing. Second picture is the shield with bends, ready to install. Third picture is the installed shield, best picture I could get with limited space. This is not a skid plate, it does NOT protect the...

I plan to find a dealer with one in stock, but until then, maybe you guys can help me out with the controls design. Can someone tell me what the foot controls are like on the diesel Gator? Is there a separate forward and reverse pedal? One brake pedal? Can you disengage the front drivetrain? -...

I plan to find a dealer with one in stock, but until then, maybe you guys can help me out with the controls design. Can someone tell me what the foot controls are like on the diesel Gator? Is there a separate forward and reverse pedal? One brake pedal? Can you disengage the front drivetrain? -...

This is my second winter with the tractor, last year it was in a heated garage, this year it's under a "lean-to" open on three sides. Never had low tire pressure until this winter. Only "change" is outdoor storage. I'm thinking about putting "fix-a-flat" in the fronts? Anyone else having...

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A couple of TBNer's recommended Eureka Fluid Film for coating the underside of mower decks and internals of snowthrowers. I went to my local TSC, and they had a product called MO-DECK (No Fluid Film :( ). The Fluid Film website lists TSC as distributor. Has anyone used MO-DECK? Is it the same...

Any body else getting ready? I did the final mowing and mulched the leaves (gator blades worked good). Cleaned and lubed the mowing deck and hung it on the wall. Loader and bucket fit inside my shed in front of the 4-wheeler. Box blade under the roof of the extension on the shed. (You guys DO...

Here are some pictures of my summer project. Beavers built a dam on neighbor's property, flooding 6-8 acres of my wooded land, and causing loss of access to part of my property. I put 6'-8' logs in, covered logs with field stone, then covered stone with dirt/gravel. The earth moving/leveling...

Posted this question under "Attachments" and only got one reply. I am using my 48" Box Blade and FEL to widen/improve trails on wooded land and have some areas which need to be ditched to prevent mud/washout. I'm considering a subsoiler to make ditches along side, and occasionaly, across the...

I am widening/improving trails on wooded land and have some areas which need to be ditched to prevent mud/washout. I'm considering a subsoiler to make ditches along side, and occasionaly, across the trails. Also, wondering if this would work for running underground cable to my tractor shed...

I know it's an o-ring, I found it on the ground in the area where I park my 2305. Sure looks like JD green paint. I also have FEL. Any idea if this came off my tractor? If so where?

My uncle, (80 years old) mows about 25 acres with a McCormick Deering No. 7 mowing machine converted from horse drawn to be pulled behind his Farmall tractor. I don't know much about this old machinery, but there is a lever on the gearbox which doesn't stay engaged. He keeps the lever in place...

I raise the 3PH and put the mower deck in transport position. When I lower the 3PH, the deck drops an inch or so. I was able (once) to get the deck to stay up (not drop at all), so I know it is not supposed to drop. I noticed Piedmont mentioned this in another post, but I didn't want to...

It’s hard to admit it when I mess something up, but I have learned so much from other TBNer’s who were willing to share their experiences (good and bad), I decided to share mine. Today was the first day I had time to spend with my new tractor. It was cold, and the ground was damp, but I spent...

Thanks again to you guys on TBN for information and advice. This is a great site. Tractor was delivered yesterday , my dealer is great to work with. Boxscraper came with no top link pin and no lynch pins for the bottom links. Also, very little fuel in the tank. He was back in 1/2 hour with...

Thanks to what I learned from lots of you guys on TBN, here's what I ended up with: 2305, 200CX, 47" snowblower w/ attach pts, 62C MMM, Woods 48" box scraper. Tractor and 200CX are at dealer, the rest is on order. Dealer should deliver next week!

I've been lurking on this site all winter, and learned a lot from reading. Obviously lots of wisdom and experience is shared here. Visited my dealer today and got the following quote: $9799 2305 tractor $2300 200CX FEL $2499 47" snow thrower $1650 62C mmm $16248 Total Also...