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Hello all, my first tractor ever is a JD 1830. The biggest question I have is how the tranny works. I can't seem to find any info. The previous owner said that it was a hydrostatic transmission. I have a basic understanding of, say, the kind used on a lawn tractor or a forklift. Why would I need...

I’m a long time reader, first time poster. I just wanted to drop in and let you, Tudor, Charles, and many others know that your posts and threads are still there. I’ve spent several days following a lot of you guys around on FEL posts. I’m a seasoned industrial maintenance tech, and I’m just...

My L120 has 350 hours, but my yard is 2 acres, hilly - lower side maybe 15' below high side. I have some steep banks that I used to go up with confidence. Now, once the tranny gets hot - maybe half way through the yard - it will not go up level-with slight grade. If I let it set for a few...

The transmission has made a whining noise for as long as I can remember. Its not particularly bad, and all the fluids and everything seem fine, so I kinda ignore it because I've read that they all do that to some extent. However, I've noticed lately that when I'm driving around quite often it...

Hello all! I have come to this forum with so many questions and have never went away without some type of answer. SO I thought I would actually try posting something this time. I have my beloved Cub Cadet HDS 3185, that I am needing to sell. She has been with our family for so many years and...

In addition to my post of October 2021 - 1996 Murray the issue of the mower moving slow still remains. I decided to cut an opening in the mower frame under the battery. This will enable me easy access to the trans reservoir cap. I completed this today. Upon opening the cap I saw what appears to...

Hey, I have an older mastercraft hydrostatic that I bought used, it has sat for a while and runs good, but whenever freshly started and whenever I go uphill it will two intensities of squealing and it will loose acceleration. The sound seems to be coming from the drive belt pulley or shaft, I...

I Purchased a used tractor at the end of this season. Idea was to get it cheap, spend some time this winter fixing what needs fixing in the garage, and have a good running lawn tractor in the spring. What I found was a Husqvarna lawn tractor for $300 that seems to be in good shape. Model...

Question for the hive mind. I recently came into possession of a yard-man 694 series hydrostatic drive riding mower, with a 16hp Kohler Command engine. Unfortunately, it had been sitting in the guy's shed for a few years, and mice had a party in the engine and blower housing. Most of the...