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So I finally took the 1740M to the shop for the hydrostatic transmission problem. I tried everything under the sun first, new fuel and hydraulic filters, no change. To put it into perspective, backing down hill in short grass in low range rpms drop like it’s under a lot of load. Also, when I...

So I recently bought a 1740M and upon comparing my tractor to the diagram in my owner’s manual could not find the two spindle zerks referenced. Can anyone confirm that grease is not required and they are protected with hydraulic fluid? I’m finding too many disconnects between my tractor and my...

I’m getting ready to do my first hydraulic fluid change on my 1740M. I have the 6255330M2 filter as well as an o ring for the suction filter. Two questions I have for anyone who has performed this maintenance. The book mentions a second filter for tractors with a HST, I think that’s a misprint...

As I approach 50 hours on my new tractor, I’m looking into what oil to use. I’d like to go with full synthetic (CJ-4) and the book calls for 5w 30 based on the temperatures I will operate in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Also, the book doesn’t recommend changing the hydraulic...

I’ve been doing a bunch of research and I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2638 cab. I ran across a review that said the a/c could not keep up on a warm day. They also said the HST pedals were not comfortable for operations like mowing. Can anyone with a 2638 give me their review? Thanks!