Mowing I hate my new 4310 /72" mower

rpatton · Jul 25, 2003

I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

Well I put the 72" mmm on and mowed for the first time this eve. I think I should have gotten a small deck as this 72" is really gonna cut into my seat time.Looks like I will have more time for other loader progects. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Seriously it works great . I was a little worried about going to the 72 after haveing a 60" on my 755. The turning radius on the 4310 is nice and alows you to get close to stuff easy.
I got the tractor with the mower mounted but took it off as soon as I got home so I could coat under the deck with slip plate and I don`t remember which holes the lift arms go in . I put these in the middle of the 3 holes and it seems o.k. anyone know off hand how yours is mounted?

Also is the mower noisy? this one has a bit of a wine or squeel to it .my 60" was quiet. I am not sure if this is normal or not .I seem to notice it mor when not under a load such as going over allready cut grass. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

yellowsocks93 · Jul 26, 2003

Re: I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

Thats normal because my 4300 with 60 7 iron makes that same noise cutting thick grass or under load. If it is really loud you may want to check your mower gearbox oil it could be low. If oil runs out of the hole in the side the oil level is ok.

Nick
990 4x4 turf, 272 RFM, 430 loader, 25A flail

Hambone · Jul 26, 2003

Re: I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

I also thought the decks were noisy. I have a 335 with 48", brought home the 62". Way more noise at the begining. I don't know if it is quieter now or I got used to it, or maybe I am going deaf......But seems normal now.

dmp437 · Jul 26, 2003

Re: I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

Affirmative on using the middle hole. From the manual "...72 inch decks mounted on model 4310 or 4410, use the center hole on the front support."
Awesome mower on an awesome tractor. I've used mine twice so far and am amazed at how effortlessly at cuts lots of grass.

rpatton · Jul 27, 2003

Re: I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

Thanks for the reply ,I guess I shoulda looked there. yes it does mow nice I mowed at the farm yesterday in an area that I haven`t cut in a couple weeks and it blew through it like nothing and it still looked nice.

755inNY · Jul 27, 2003

Re: I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

rpatton,

I am very interested in your experience with the 72" MMM on the 4310 as it compares to your 755. I currently have a 755 with a 60" MMM and have been looking at the 4310. How does the 4310 compare for turning radius? What tires did you get?

Thanks,

Jeff

rpatton · Jul 28, 2003

Re: I hate my new 4310 /72\" mower

I loved my 755 but it was a little light and sometimes underpowered for what I used it for. I f I only cut grass with it it was fine but a little week at other things. I have used the 4310 with the 72 (love it) back blade ( had tons of power and traction) brush hog ( much more control and power with the bigger tractor.
I have the r-4 tires and like them ,they really don`t mark the yard if you take it easy.
I turns very sharp and it is either better or about the same but its hard to say for sure since it is a lot bigger and I don`t have the 755 anymore to compare.

The only thing I don`t like is the Yellow seat and the fact that you have to enguage two ptos to run the deck (my wife will have trouble with this ) she won`t use it a lot but I can see I will have to show her each time and I am concered of what damage will occur if its done wrong. hope this helps, Rich