Recent content by FRP

Thank you all for responding to my "loose 3 point " question. I really don't believe that there is supposed to be that much play so that the components will wear excessively. Think about it...the bolts and the bushings on each arm at the rear axle points, the bolts and bushings at the ends of...

MX5100 has a 3 point hitch assembly that is very loose and shakes from one side to the other it's empty or I have a implement attached. what are some ideas to eliminate the loose shaking.

changed oil and new oil was black within an hour or running. changed oil again and second oil was balck after two hours What could be the issue with my engine? MX5100

I am unsure about the service that this tractor has had. I changed the oil, oil filter, and fuel filter as soon as I got it back to the barn. I added about a quart of hydraulic fluid and the fluid is steady at 3/4 in the sight glass. Grease was added to all of the zerk fittings that I could...

I have tried to turn that knob just about every time every time I sat in the tractor. All to no avail. I took the advice of one responder and loosened the two bolts, but it seemed like there was some type of spring behind the fitting. Not having a parts manual and not being knowledgeable...

Recently acquired Mx5100 with only 370 hours. 1. have very loud 2nd trans gear noise above 1500 RPM 2. cannot move the 3 point speed adjustment at all