Recent content by chim

On the Kubota I twist the key enough to get the GP indicator on and wait till it goes out to crank for the initial start of the day. Normally the tractor isn't shut down long enough to cool to the point of using the GP's a second time. Ford (Shibaura) has a heated wire indicator rather than a...

I don't know why you would need turfs or the "max 7 weights". but am not familiar with your land and mower. I've been happy with R4's on 3 different tractors for mowing my yard since 2002.

Worked in Western PA briefly around 1978 and stayed in a somewhat less than 4 star hotel outside Zelienople that our company rented for us. Mebbe Harmony? Anyway, the owner said he found an old mine vent that he used for his "drain field".

You may prefer a Zero, but that means nothing to many who would rather use something else. I mow 3-1/2 acres with trees, creek and sheds in less than 1-1/2 hours while doing unnecessary stripes at a leisurely pace. Can do it in one hour flat if I drive like a moron and skip the cute stripes...

The company I worked for had a Montana with R4's that were foam filled. They had the tires filled just before I took over the shops. I recall there were two or three choices that provided different stiffness and probably weight. It had a very stiff ride but was abused by employees and run...

Pay attention to the label on the jugs. I stopped at a store a while back and nearly bought "Summer Blend" that only protects from freezing to 32°F. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/AutoZone-Summer-Windshield-Removes-environment/dp/B08VW3BVJX

Is there some confusion between "pedal" and "throttle"?

From that list, I'd say the 2014 L3200. Had one and it was OK. Mine didn't have the QA loader. Would have been nice. I worked around that by making a few implements that fastened to the bucket. The QA on the L4240 allows quick switching between bucket, forks, etc. Around here you can pick...

First of all, glad you and the tractor came out of it unscathed. Must admit to having a couple quick descents over the years due to the range selector as well. I have always removed the entire FEL and frame for finish mowing with the last three tractors. All had filled tires and RFM's. My...

My L4240 isn't too similar and the pic isn't great. Mine has the belt barely kissing the pulley.

Welcome aboard and congrats on the retirement! Take plenty of time to decide because it's better to get what you really need (or want) without going through a couple different tractors to get there. A tractor that may feel really big when you first hop on it gets smaller as you gate accustomed...

Not a Zero guy, was just suggesting that there's a possibility it's something simple.

I could give you two long stories, but the last line of each would be "I should have checked the simplest thing first". I'd start with a thorough check of linkages, etc.

The limit switch on the L3200 I had caused a no-start. After finding the cause, the pedal could be tickled back and forth to make it start. Adjusting the switch was pretty straightforward, and here's a post with some pics...

The most slope I have here is a part of the yard that's about 16° / 29%. The tractor feels stable while mowing sidehill. If the grass is wet, I usually approach it in a more up & down pattern.