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I mowed yesterday and was getting a really uneven cut, so I thought I'd start by checking out my blades and they look okay...other than this loose wire coiled around the center blade. Does anyone know what this is? It feels attached very securely to the deck. This is my first mower and I'm not finding any info about this. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Thanks! I'll pull on it harder - I was concerned and it really seems like it's attached to the deck.

I kept reading threads about the plastic hood latch mounts cracking on the 1-series. Mine already started to crack.

Did some digging and found a product called the Hood Saver made by 3D Fusion Labs - it’s a reinforcement that fits under the latch mount points to redistribute the stress. Installed in about 10 minutes, no drilling. Been on there through a full season now with now issues and no more cracking

Cheaper than $600 for a new hood and decals.

If someone wants the link: www.3dfusionlabs.com

Hi everyone. I apologize for my lack of knowledge on what to do in this situation. But, I could really use some advice. I've got a 2013 1025R with a little transmission/hydraulic leak. So I usually top it up a little bit every time before I use it to cut the grass and take some trash to my burn pit. Unfortunately today, I forgot to put the cap on and did not realize until I was rinsing the tractor off. So I'm sure I got a little bit of water in there. Surely a little bit of dust or small grass clipping that flew up and in too. I obviously know this isn't good. But how bad is this? The tractor still runs and seems to be functioning fine so I'm hopeful there is an easy way to clean out or filter out whatever is in there. Thank you so much to those to respond.

Picked this beautiful piece of history up today from the nephew of original owner, amazing documentation of original purchase and maintenance records and manuals.

I had a who got some excrement past the air screen, and I would like to vacuum that out, but I don’t think a hex wrench will unscrew this bolt.

What is the name of the tool that I

I’m working on this 510B. Cylinder head gasket. Any idea how to go about these bolts? What would you do??

Trading off binder duties between between a 1924 John Deere Spoker D and a 1918 Waterloo Boy, we prepared some wheat so we can thresh it at our Labor Day show in West Liberty Ohio.

The binder cuts the wheat and ties the cut wheat into bundles. Those bundles are typically "shocked" or set into groups in the field to dry. This wheat is nearly dry and we have a couple of months before we thresh it, so it went right onto wagons for storage until our event. Over Labor Day weekend we will run it through a threshing machine that separates the wheat from the straw and chaff. The wheat will then be used for feed purposes and the straw will be baled and used for animal bedding or other.

Ok, I suspect this tensioner rod is bent for some reason. Can I bend it back or do I need to replace it entirely? Anyone have a 54C off their mower that has it correct so I can see what it's supposed to look like? Rubbing the tire makes me think there's an issue 😖

I took off the deck to change a belt and was blowing the grass off and I saw this pin on the deck. I have no idea where it goes or if it's part of the mower. I guess it actually 1 3/4 inches long. https://imgur.com/gallery/INcSGmT

Just wanted to share this beauty with ya’ll

Just had my X590 delivered today after buying it Saturday. Property is about 1.5 acres on a corner lot, with a hill and some uneven areas in the back between me and the property behind me (kind of a gutter area that feeds into a culvert).

Initially wanted to go X380, and then thought the X390 so I could get the power steering features. Started also considering the X590 given the EFI, power steering and hydraulic deck, upgraded seat suspension, and the beefier engine and transmission. Dealer said X390 wasn’t available for another 3-4 months, so had to choose between the X380 and the X590… and dealer talked me into the X590…

Boy am I glad he did. This thing zips around and is more than nimble enough to get into tight areas. The power steering is a godsend. Has plenty of power to deal with the uneven areas and work its way up the hill. Was able to do this property in just around an hour (it’s a new property/home to me so that might be lower as I figure out the most efficient path to take care of this yard). Also had to pull part of a cypress tree away from since it fell down due to a lightning strike, and it had plenty of power to tow it away. This thing has plenty of capability to take care of this yard and the landscaping that’s around it…

I’ll be the first to say this probably isn’t what’s minimally needed to just mow the yard, but the extra beefiness the X590 has is already worth the (admittedly hefty) price of admission. Could not be any happier with this purchase!!

With proper maintenance and care I’m expecting and hoping to get 15-20 years out of this machine. Today was the first time I actually enjoyed mowing and doing the lawn care. If you can find a way to swing the bigger machine, it is worth it!!

Hey guys,
Need a bit of help with my John Deere 9560 WTS. I’m trying to figure out these two oil drain lines and want to make sure I’ve got this right.

As far as I know, these are some sort of gearboxes that drive the front end (cylinder, beater, etc.).
On the left side of the combine, there’s one drain line/component (Pic 1).
On the right side (over by the grain tank), there’s another one.
I’m pretty sure they are the same thing shown in pic 3.

Can anyone confirm exactly what these two are?

Also, what kind of gear oil do they take, and how much do I need to pour into each?

Appreciate any help!