Recent content by PHPaul

That's one of my wife and I's favorite one liners. The other is from the movie "Rumplestiltskin" and is not repeatable here...

I believe I'd change the hydraulic fluid as well, looks pretty milky.

Took the box blade off and mounted the tiller. Now all I need is a month of dry weather...:D Actually, one of my last remaining customers lives on a VERY well drained ridge and is ready to have his plot tilled. If the weatherguessers are right, I'll go do that in the morning.

Buy a toplink cylinder with check valves: Example from Tractor Supply

Blowing the OPC fuse any time the HST pedal is moved is usually the neutral safety switch. It's under the tractor touching the linkage on the HST pedal. I've had to replace mine multiple times.

Sorry, yes I did go HST. Not sure the B2650 is even available in gear shift

I was leery of the HST when I moved from a John Deere 750 GST to my Kubota. 11 years later, I have no regrets. They ARE noisier, especially in a cab.

Nicely done! I have no idea how old my Quincy is, I stole bought it off Craigslist probably 15 or 20 years ago and it was well-used then. Still runs like a watch and makes plenty of air.

I see three possibilities here: 1. You're single, 2. Your wife is away on vacation, or 3. You have a VERY understanding spouse. All I know is, h377 would freeze over before I'd get away with that in MY house!

I was a Model 28 TTY Repairman back in the 70's.

I still use 'Hoo as my throw-away email, but I've repeatedly declined to "switch to the New Yahoo Mail!!!!!!" Tried it, hated it and switched back. Eventually, I expect I won't have a choice. My "real" email (from my provider, had it for years) is via Thunderbird as well. Decent, no frills...

If the belt is the proper length, another option might be a faulty belt. Either broken cords or a "heavy" spot somewhere in the construction. I notice the idler/tensioner seems to be pretty steady, the vibration is in the long, unsupported stretch in the back.

You're welcome. As you're new to tractor work and bush hogging, I'll point out one other thing: A bush hog has VERY heavy blades (hence the amount of inertia) and WHEN, not if, it catches a small rock it will fling it a considerable distance. Be sure the area is clear of delicate objects...

In general, The Hokie's advice is (IMHO) correct, however... I'm making a few assumptions as I'm not familiar with the 3902 so if I'm wrong someone will no doubt correct me. I don't think you have a clutch being HST and you have a switch that is either on or off...no "easing" it into position...