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    GT3235 starter won't turn

    Started cutting grass, got off seat to save a frog (and seat switch turned tractorr off) Now starter won't turn over. What is strange is that the three terminals (2 neg, 1 pos) are all live all the time--even with key off and seat up. Got any ideas? (were having a picnic today... Guess we...
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    good? taking a leap: will be buying 3135 170hrs $2800

    good? taking a leap: will be buying 3235 170hrs $2800 Will be buying in 3 hrs before the other buyer shows up - let me know your thoughts I can check posts from the road. Thanks for understanding and all the past advice, Jim
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    Newbie needs advice on 1999 2164

    It's me again... I missed out on buying the used 1862 that you all gave great reviews on. BUT now there is a 2164 for sale with 250 hours for $900. Is this a fair value? Being new to all of this... is a 2164 more sturdy/rugged than the 1862 I missed out on since 2164 is numerically > 1862...
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    Newbie needs purchasing advice on Cub Cadet 1862

    Newbie needs purchasing advice on Cub Cadet 1862 or 2135 Hi, I'll be moving into a 1.3 acre lot and house with a basement walk out (so part of the lawn has a grade) and was wondering if a CC 1862 or 2135 will handle that? I keep reading that the older entry level tractors are so much better...
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    Newbie needs purchasing advice on a JD 214

    Hi, I'll be moving into a 1.3 acre lot and house with a basement walk out (so part of the lawn has a grade) and was wondering if a JD 214 will handle that? I keep reading that the older entry level tractors are so much better than the new entry level tractors, so I'm asking whether an older...
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