couple new guy questions on L185

[Arkansas Dave]

I have a couple questions on this new to me L185 I looked on all four tires and can't find the psi for the tires. I know it's usually in fine print I did see
on the front don't exceed 35 psi seating bead but not normal operating pressure. They are definitely low but I don't want to overfill them, also I was
going to pressure was the engine and tractor before changing the oil today and was wondering if there is anything I need to watch out for? (not get
wet) want to try and get this ol tractor in top shape so it will last allot longer. The fuel filter was just changed so I will replace that next spring and the
battery is brand new. Also I am going to replace the coolant does it just use the plain old green type or something special?

Thanks
David

 

[Arkansas Dave]

I did find a chart just now that says about 24-32 front and 12-30 rear I figure I would put 25
in the front and 15 in the rear does that sound about right?

thanks
Dave

 

[Pau7220]

Congratulations and welcome!
Keep the water out of anything electrical... starter, alternator/dynamo, relays, and switches. I usually cover these with a plastic bag then aluminum foil to hold it in place ...being careful not to short a live wire to ground with the foil. I don't know how your crankcase vent is run ... cover that also if there's any chance of water intrusion. Mine is run from the valve cover to the bottom of the engine.

Yes, Kubota recommends regular green ethelyene glycol (premix or 50% distilled water).

Tire pressure sounds about right without a loader.

 

[Roadworthy]

Actually I have a loader and generally run about thirty pounds on the front. I tend to run fifteen to eighteen pounds in the rear. This is an L2501 HST 4WD by the way.

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the info

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Hey guys I have a problem I put the pto in neutral because I have been working on the
finish mower and now I can't remember which speed is which it has 3 I figure the 1
would be 540 but not sure. Anyone know the pattern and speeds I thought I had it some
where in a post but haven't found it. I have the mower hooked up ready to try but
don't know where to put the shifter.


thanks
David

 

[bucktail]

1 is 540

 

[Arkansas Dave]

1 is 540

Thanks I really appreciate the help

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Thanks I really appreciate the help

Dave

The mower work good I put it in 1 and it mowed nice and smooth thanks for the help

Dave