KennK
Silver Member
Wow! You've got a beautiful setup!!! Congratulations. I'm no expert, but here are some of my bits of advice:
Seriously consider getting a Pat's Easy Change 3 point hitch attachment. Best thing I've purchased for my tractor.
In Alabama you probably don't need an engine block heater or to use diesel fuel winter additive, but those come second to mind in the northern states.
If you don't already have one, get a good grease gun - or two. You'll need it. I have two - both one-handed grip - one with a fixed nozzle and one with a flexible nozzle - each has its uses. One little bit of advice my JD dealer gave me was to put a little grease any bits of tractor that aren't painted - like bolts and threads (after tightening) for protection. Oh, and disposable gloves and lots of paper towel.
Not sure how you fuel up your toy, but my favorite fuel containers are these now ... the button controls the flow without any mess. The newer model has "wings" that allow me to have a hypodermic needle-type grip, which is pretty comfortable. I have a Suburban and was afraid of a mess in the back, so I bought a few big Rubbermaid tubs that each fit two 5 gallon cans - in case of drips: Amazon.com : No-Spill 1457 5-Gallon Poly Diesel Can (CARB & EPA Approved) : Lawn And Garden Tool Gas Cans : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Not sure if its an issue for you, but get yourself a good saw and "loppers" to cut branches out of the way of the cab. Actually, I ended up buying a little JD mower to do the trim work around trees. My wife does most of that mowing.
If you didn't have a cab my most important bit of advice would be to wear your seat belt - but you should probably do that anyway. And don't take a chance of rolling that beauty.
Not sure if you got an answer to the RPM speed. Follow recommendations for attachments. For my mid-mount mower I start it at lower RPM and then try to run it at the "PTO" RPM - marked on my tachometer. I find I do most work at that RPM - or a little less maybe. My 3320 really only sips fuel, so saving fuel is never really on my mind.
Oh, and you may want to run by a JD dealer and pick up an extra ignition key ... before you wish you had.
Be safe out there! Don't take chances with the PTO. Keep people far far away from the tractor when out working. They can be hard to see.
Seriously consider getting a Pat's Easy Change 3 point hitch attachment. Best thing I've purchased for my tractor.
In Alabama you probably don't need an engine block heater or to use diesel fuel winter additive, but those come second to mind in the northern states.
If you don't already have one, get a good grease gun - or two. You'll need it. I have two - both one-handed grip - one with a fixed nozzle and one with a flexible nozzle - each has its uses. One little bit of advice my JD dealer gave me was to put a little grease any bits of tractor that aren't painted - like bolts and threads (after tightening) for protection. Oh, and disposable gloves and lots of paper towel.
Not sure how you fuel up your toy, but my favorite fuel containers are these now ... the button controls the flow without any mess. The newer model has "wings" that allow me to have a hypodermic needle-type grip, which is pretty comfortable. I have a Suburban and was afraid of a mess in the back, so I bought a few big Rubbermaid tubs that each fit two 5 gallon cans - in case of drips: Amazon.com : No-Spill 1457 5-Gallon Poly Diesel Can (CARB & EPA Approved) : Lawn And Garden Tool Gas Cans : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Not sure if its an issue for you, but get yourself a good saw and "loppers" to cut branches out of the way of the cab. Actually, I ended up buying a little JD mower to do the trim work around trees. My wife does most of that mowing.
If you didn't have a cab my most important bit of advice would be to wear your seat belt - but you should probably do that anyway. And don't take a chance of rolling that beauty.
Not sure if you got an answer to the RPM speed. Follow recommendations for attachments. For my mid-mount mower I start it at lower RPM and then try to run it at the "PTO" RPM - marked on my tachometer. I find I do most work at that RPM - or a little less maybe. My 3320 really only sips fuel, so saving fuel is never really on my mind.
Oh, and you may want to run by a JD dealer and pick up an extra ignition key ... before you wish you had.
Be safe out there! Don't take chances with the PTO. Keep people far far away from the tractor when out working. They can be hard to see.
In fact it got so cold a few times with the ac set on low, I still had to turn it off.
