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I have a 10 -12 year old L118 riding mower and a yard with hills. This year the tires started slipping on the hills while trying to mow up the incline, whereas in the previous years it wasn't an issue. I have treads, but maybe the pliability is gone. Replace them with new tires? Suggestions?

History: Had to charge the battery after use so I bought a new voltage regulator, but that didn't fix the problem. Replaced stator and flywheel shear that broke when taking off the flywheel, charged battery, tractor started and ran fine. Next day, today, tractor won't start. Kept trying and it...

I need to replace the stator in my Deere L118 but I can't get the flywheel off. I got the nut that holds the flywheel down off with an impact gun, I have used a ton of PB Blaster around the keyEd shaft it is mounted on, and I have taken a hammer and banged it with a hammer hoping that the shock...

I need to replace the stator in my Deere L118 but I can't get the flywheel off. I got the nut that holds the flywheel down off with an impact gun, I have used a ton of PB Blaster around the key and the screw where it is mounted, and I have taken a hammer and banged it with a hammer hoping that...

The stator is under the flywheel, yes? What is the best way to prevent the flywheel from turning if I need to remove it? There is some rust, of course, so I have it soaking in PB Blaster. Anyone know what size socket I need to remove the nut on the flywheel if I have to remove it? 1 1/2? 1 3/4...

My DeereL118 Lkawn tractor dies. IOt has fuel, the battery is good (just charged it), but the tractor died twice and had to replace the 20A fuse. It's 8 years old and has been good to me, so I don't mind putting a few bucks into her. I am thinking regulator and/or stator at this point. I...