Recent content by cliffblue

I replaced my weak transmission, 1320 hours, with one that had 742 hours. The newer trans feels solid now but the steering cylinder that was barely leaking before, is a steady drip now. Has anybody had luck repairing one or is replacement the way to go? New $284 vs used $120? Opinions? Thanks, Cliff

I have gotten the hand me down 345 with the 18hp 590v in pretty good shape except after changing both hydraulic filters and oil in the transmission, it slips under load. When using the yard vac, it won't back up against any real grade and struggles in forward against hills. At 1287 hours I think...

I have an older 345 and GT275 and other than the engine oil dip stick on the 275 having it written on it, I have the darndest time remembering wether or not to screw down the dip sticks on the 345 engine oil and both transmissions to check the levels. I just remember that they are not all the...

Here is the 6mm push connect line fitting installed at the lower bushings that connect to the remote zerk.

It looks like I can only post one pic per posts. Here is the remote zerk I mounted for the steering wheel shaft lower bushings.

Here is the one on the draglink shaft housing. I used a 6mm 45degree zerk to keep the hole small. I get into the project and forget to photograph it when it's open and easy

If you have a GT242, 262, 275 or any model with a similar steering setup, pay attention to slack in the steering wheel to drag link gear. When the lower steering wheel shaft bushing wears out, the shaft will wear into the aluminum housing. The gears are all held on by cotter keys and adjustment...

I am trying to see if I can install a mower PTO clutch on the 11HP B&S engine of my Trac Vac to stop the vac fan when traveling to dump it. I just changed the clutch on my JD GT275 and it looks doable. The shaft on my mower is 1 1/8" dia. while the B&S has a 1". Is there a clutch with a 1" hub...

I have a GT275 with the v-belt drive belt. Putting on a new belt and v-pulleys. How much pedal travel is there supposed to be before it begins to pull on the tensioner assembly to slack the belt? With the pulleys in the original locations, the pedal moves forward about 2" before beginning to...

I have a '95 345 with the v-belt drive belt. Putting on a new belt and v-pulleys. How much pedal travel is there supposed to be before it begins to pull on the tensioner assembly to slack the belt? With the pulleys in the original locations, the pedal moves forward about 2" before beginning to...

Can these spindles be rebuilt or just replaced?

Hello all, I'm starting to get the feeling that finding tech info on this mower is a real PITA. Hopefully, someone here can help. I'm going through a recently acquired 345 lawn tractor #016178 with a FD590V engine and a 54" deck. The hour meter lens is real orange and I haven't tried to drop it...