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Tractor: Replace hydraulic pump on David brown

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:46:48 -0700

I want to know how to change the pump on a David brown tractor

⟐ Commented March 07, 2026 at 21:46 MST

Tractor: Troy built pony will start when jumping the solenoid but not with key.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:54:42 -0700

I put in a new starter solenoid, and ignition key. I tried jumping the two wires from the solenoid to the ignition and no luck. I checked the safety switches and the three look ok. I bench tested the solenoid and when I put power to it it clicks.

1) how do I bypass the safety switches completely, not zip tie them. 2)Are they breaking a circuit or completing one?

Again when I jump the solonid it turns over just not with the key… help

⟐ Commented March 03, 2026 at 12:54 MST

Tractor: YARD-MAN 18HP lack of power, very loud, extremely hard on fuel?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:05:57 -0700

Yard-Man 18HP Intek Twin V OHC Briggs & Stratton Family: YBSXS.7242HK, Air index of 3. Was given to me but having issues with it? it starts up fine but very loud, extremely hard on fuel, lacks power running up the slightest uphill climb while cutting? what would be the process of elimination strategy to diagnose the overall issue? any advice?

Murray 46377x8a Ultra Tractor: How do you adjust the deck on this model?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:41:33 -0700

I have a 46 inch deck on a Murray 46377x8a Ultra tractor that cuts unevenly. How do you adjust the left to right height of the deck? Also, is there a repair manual available for this model?

Craftsman Tractor: Craftsman 42" Lawn Tractor (Model # 917.203901) will not go in reverse

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:42:27 -0700

It goes forward but not reverse

John Deere: Gas in crankcase is engine ruined

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:33:15 -0700

Have a JD Z465 with briggs 27hp. Forgot to shut fuel off after cutting grass last time. Went to start it, had to choke it, bluish smoke came billowing out the exhaust. Checked the oil and it was full of gas. Drained the oil, flushed with clean oil, new filter, new oil, still blowing bluis smoke like crazy. Is the engine ruined?

⟐ Commented July 29, 2025 at 16:33 MST

Tractor: tractor hydraulic gear pupmp leaking

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:44:49 -0700

how to repair tractor is a shibaura 1830

⟐ Commented July 20, 2025 at 0:44 MST

John Deere: John Deere GX335 deck height adjuster doesnt work

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:18:51 -0700

The knob turns freely but doesnt adjust. The knob is not broken, its not the style on youtube where the plastic breaks. I can turn the knob but the adjuster underneath does not turn. I can turn the adjuster underneath by hand. Not sure even how to get to it to repair it when i do find the cause, there are a lot of pulleys and such in the way. Any help is appreciated.

Kohler: kohler ch25 runs very rough

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:55:55 -0700

my Kohler ch25 spec68543 runs very rough did a coil check both were good did a compression test both had about 150 psi the motor has a lot of back pressure in the crankcase.. when I took the oil filler cap off .. would love some help on it..

Craftsman Tractor: Ignition switch loses power when turned on

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:12:11 -0700

I have a Craftsman T210, model 13boa1zs093. I need the wiring schematic for it. The R/W battery wire has power with key off, but drops to 0 volts in all other key positions. I disconnected the ignition switch and jumped B+ to it. With the key on, power remained, so I jumped all other circuits. Only circuit A1 (white wire) caused loss of B+ at ignition switch. I disconnected the main connector for the stator, rectifier, and some relay but it had no effect. Disconnecting the headlights allowed 1 volt B+. Can anyone provide me with the actual wiring diagram/schematic for this model?

John Deere LX176 lawnmower: height adjustment nob will not turn

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:01:02 -0700

how to fix height adustment nob that will not move

Tractor: My light is on but no engine lite

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:06:13 -0700

My light is on but no engine lite an not turning engern mussy ferguson

⟐ Edited September 08, 2024 at 13:06 MST

John Deere 870: Lift will not go down.

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:24:44 -0700

Lift is stuck. In raised position. Oil level is fine. Shaft from lifting lever ( right side) to linkage control lever ( left side) seems to be working ( not broken, connected properly, etc.) Many loose and chewed or cutwires. PTO works fine. Any ideas?

Tractor: PTO disengages when I turn it on

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:38:21 -0700

I own a Massey 1540 and when I turn on my pto it kicks out the mechanical engagement lever. I checked the seat switch and pto switch and both appear to be working.

Cub Cadet Tractor: Tractor mower partially turns over, have to cycle key a bunch of times

Sat, 25 May 2024 23:47:24 -0700

Have to cycle (turn ignition key) several times to get starter to catch (if it does) Tested Solenoid and Starter they appear to be working. Battery is good.

⟐ Commented May 25, 2024 at 23:47 MST

Tractor: Losing power after running

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:55:59 -0700

I have a kubota m125x, runs for an hour then once I start to drive it it loses power. What could be the problem??

⟐ Commented December 12, 2023 at 11:55 MST

John Deere: JD 870 with 440 loader control valve repair kit

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:06:08 -0700

Does anyone have the part number for rebuilding the control valve on an 440 front end loader that is attached to a John Deere 870 ?

⟐ Commented September 18, 2023 at 17:06 MST

Kohler: 1998 craftsman 19.5 turbo cooled won’t go forward or reverse

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:43:29 -0700

Please help my mower will not move, it’s a 1998 craftsmen 42in. It stays in neutral. I have done some checking and it has both keys in the drive tires. However, after removing the back plate and looking over the drive belt is good the only thing i noticed is there is a rod on the right side that when pushed the wheels move. I did some further digging and on the shifter there is a spring that is freely there and I assume it’s the issue except I cannot seem to find where it belongs?

John Deere LT155: JD LT155, sluggish transaxle

Sun, 07 May 2023 15:59:33 -0700

I have a JD LT155 lawn tractor with a Tuff Torq K51b transaxle that works fine in "Forward," but is sluggish/slow/powerless in "Reverse." Has anyone tried to rebuild one of these? TIA!

John Deere D105 lawnmower: Motor not turning fast enough

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:28:01 -0700

John Deere D105 lawnmower starts fine goes forward and reverse without the blade's are not engaged but when engaged the motor stalls and dies ...I checked all the switches...has new drive belt and deck belt on it

.what could it be

⟐ Edited by author March 28, 2023 at 8:28 MST