X530/X540 Qustions

[rekees4300]

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[DeereNYC]

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I saw those but thought they wouldn't fit as they are 18". My seat is 21".

 

[rekees4300]

I don't know what measurement the 18" refers to but the sites calls it "large". I didn't see any for sale that referred to 21". :confused3: Maybe you are measuring something different than the sites? One of those sites does say the 18" will fit X530.

 

[DeereNYC]

I don't know what measurement the 18" refers to but the sites calls it "large". I didn't see any for sale that referred to 21". :confused3: Maybe you are measuring something different than the sites? One of those sites does say the 18" will fit X530.

i didn't actually measure the seat, maybe i should. The specs on the deere site have it listed at 21" high back seat on x540/x534. Thanks for your help.

 

[Eric Barney]

i didn't actually measure the seat, maybe i should. The specs on the deere site have it listed at 21" high back seat on x540/x534. Thanks for your help.

The seat on the X540 is MUCH taller than the other seats. It would take a special cover to fit it properly. I do not plan to cover my seat, just keep it clean and treated with 303. Keeping it out of the sun as much as possible should help.

On the subject of the first oil change. I changed my X540's oil at 10 hours. (Dealer recommendation.) The oil looked like new when it came out. Golden Spectro 10W40 semi synthetic motorcycle oil is what is in it now.

 

[cyleclayton]

You know, since the x500 series are all V-twins, I wonder if anyone has ever put a good set of Vance & Hines motorcycle pipes on them. Can you imagine mowing your lawn with a tractor that sounded like a Harley? I may try it.:laughing:

 

[PioneerMan]

Hey when would you guys do the first hydro fluid change on this machine? The sticker says 50hrs, I'm at 40, but a friend said never. But it's not his machine )

 

[rekees4300]

Follow owners manual

 

[Eric Barney]

Hey when would you guys do the first hydro fluid change on this machine? The sticker says 50hrs, I'm at 40, but a friend said never. But it's not his machine )

The K72 transmission also has a filter. I plan to change my hydraulic/trans fliud and the filter at 50 hrs. It has been suggested that using synthetic 5W-50 oil works best. Tuff-Torque's website has more information on this.
In the mean time, my X540 continues to amaze me with it's power. The photo is of an area of roadside that had been neglected for several years. It was completely overgrown with waist high grass and weeds. 22 palm trees with years of dead growth, and several trailer loads of trash hidden in the tall grass. The X540 was able to level the grass, and help remove the debris with ease. Trimming the trees was another matter. Hauling the trimmings away was the only way the tractor was able to help there. The area is 4/10 of a mile x 40 feet wide. The finished project went over well with eveyone who lives on on the road.

 

[DeereNYC]

Just wanted to post a link to another thread I started being I did make some new friends on this thread. See you around guys. X540 upgrade to X748se