John deere 820

[Agoldman]

Hello. I'm new to this forum. I just purchased a john deere 820 German for 800 dollars. It was running 2 years ago and they sat it up because the starter went out. I never installed a starter yet to crank it but is there any other problems I should look for on this model??

 

[MIKE R]

I would check all fluids and give her a shot.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Agoldman]

There also seems to be a oil leak where the pto lever goes in rearend. Is there a seal there???

 

[Tx Jim]

Before I spent money on a starter I'd check the fluids to be sure they were at the full mark,change fuel filter and tow start it to check operation of tractor. You will need a good battery as the fuel is controlled by an electric solenoid(pushing key in to activate/pull out to kill engine). Pto lever has an o-ring seal (parts key #3 R28776) but changing it won't be easy.

 

[Agoldman]

Thanks for the info. Goin mess with it today.

 

[Agoldman]

What is involved with changing the o ring on the pto lever?

 

[buickanddeere]

Change the antifreeze and use a real HD diesel rated antifreeze along with distilled water. Or you will be replacing the wet sleeves.
Flush the entire transmission/hydraulic system, change filter, clean screen and refill with Hy-Gard. Or be ready to pay for new brakes.

 

[Agoldman]

I'm more familiar with old farmalls, so where is the hydraulic filter located??

 

[buickanddeere]

Best to call 1-800-522-7448 then order the operators and service manuals. A few lines of info from Bubba on the Internet is a pale comparison to a manual written by the folks at JD that know the tractor inside and out.

 

[Tx Jim]

I'm more familiar with old farmalls, so where is the hydraulic filter located??

Hyd filter is on RH side under footrest. Before I spent a lot of $$$$$$$ on the tractor I would find out if it will run & operate correctly.

 

[Tx Jim]

What is involved with changing the o ring on the pto lever?

Removing 3 pt cover then removing spring pin to get shift lever out of trans case to renew o-ring and reassemble in a very hard to access place. A very difficult task.

 

[Agoldman]

Thanks for the help. Will keep y'all posted. Anything else I need to know about these little tractors?? Are they reliable?

 

[T Cal]

Very reliable tractor. Bought one in 1972 and still running good today. Good to use for grading, bush hogging, cutting and raking hay, etc. o ly real problem rear hydraulic leak as mention by others but not a major issue. Agree need two good batteries. What is overall condition of tractor? If you decide you don't want to keep it, let me know for I might be interested.

 

[Tx Jim]

Thanks for the help. Will keep y'all posted. Anything else I need to know about these little tractors?? Are they reliable?

I remember when I sold those 3 cyl 820's when they were new. First tractors I had sold that were built in Germany and I was very skeptical. They turned out to be very good tractors just deliver them & forget them hardly ever any warranty work was performed on them.

 

[Agoldman]

Very reliable tractor. Bought one in 1972 and still running good today. Good to use for grading, bush hogging, cutting and raking hay, etc. o ly real problem rear hydraulic leak as mention by others but not a major issue. Agree need two good batteries. What is overall condition of tractor? If you decide you don't want to keep it, let me know for I might be interested.

I will let you know. The tractor is in fairly good shape. Sheet metal is decent just missing battery cover and side screens. It has a new clutch that was installed three years ago. It spent most of its life on a ballpark running a finishing mower. Overall it's decent. It does have turf tires on the rear and will be looking to replace them with regular tractor tires. If anyone knows where I can maybe get the sheet metal parts I need let me know thanks.

 

[T Cal]

Every now and again you can find leads on on E-Bay. Ascension Equipment in Gonzales can get new but oh so pricey.

 

[Agoldman]

Every now and again you can find leads on on E-Bay. Ascension Equipment in Gonzales can get new but oh so pricey.

Thanks for the info. Hopefully this week I can work on it and see what it will do. Hopefully it will run ok

 

[T Cal]

Look at All States AG Parts ( https://tractorpartsasap.com) and Yesterday's Tractor ( www.yesterdaystractors.com) both have sheet metal parts for the 3 cylinder (German) 820. I was looking for fenders for mine and saw the battery box cover.

 

[Agoldman]

Look at All States AG Parts ( https://tractorpartsasap.com) and Yesterday's Tractor ( Antique Tractors - Yesterday's Tractors : Parts and Online Community) both have sheet metal parts for the 3 cylinder (German) 820. I was looking for fenders for mine and saw the battery box cover.

Thanks. Found grills on eBay and battery cover on yesterday's tractors.

 

[Agoldman]

Every now and again you can find leads on on E-Bay. Ascension Equipment in Gonzales can get new but oh so pricey.

One more ques, where is the dipstick for hydraulic and transmission,