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Does any one have a opinion on the 1215? If so, is it a good model and what are its weak points. Are parts a problem? Any input would be appreciated

Which tractor would be more suitable for plowing a garden with a brinley plow. A allis chalmers 712S tractor or a cub cadet 1215 tractor.I would get Ag tires for better traction.Both tractors have 12 hp motors. Any help appreciated thank you

When I turn the ignition key on, the upper right light goes on.I think that is my oil lite.?? Please some one tell me I got it right...upper left-battery upper right oil-bottom right amps bottom left radiator?? The only light that goes on is the upper right should the amp lite go on initially...

Can anyone tell me where to get a oil psi sending unit and exactly where is it located.My oil psi gauge does not work.Also has any body added water to the rear tires for extra traction thank you A happy owner

Just picked up a 5 foot finishing mower by bush hog. It is their bottom line implement but only used 2 seasons.... I paid $500 good price? What is a fence pole digger worth by bush hog used? thank you Al Honchar

Does any one know in the up state of south carolina if southland equiptment is still in business? Their web site is apparently closed and Ben is gone..... any info would be appreciated..thank you

I have a yanmar diesel tractor which gets very little use. I keep the diesel up to the top of the tank for any moisture problems but my concern is the motor oil changing rate. I put about 10 hours of use per year, should I change the crank case ever year or what??????? Maybe I should sell it...

How often should the motor oil be changed in a 3 cyl yanmar diesel tractor.?? I use the tractor about 25 hours a year. Every year or would hour time count.Also diesel fuel left in tractor ok?? My tractor is enclosed and I keep the tank always full so moisture is not a problem. thank you

I have a 712S tractor. Looking at the rear it appears it has two what could be hitches. One has linkages going to it like it is for a lift set up for maybe a plow etc. Does any one have a 712S with this set up? Any info would be appreciated.

New to tractors, how often do the valves have to be adjusted [ hours of operating ] and does any one have a procedure and specs for this 3 cyl motor. thank you

Does any body have any manuals on the 712S mower??? I am mainly interested in maint. and belt changes on this beast. any help would be appreciated.....thank you

How do you disconnect the idiot lite on the dash for your battery level!!! Does any body have a wiring schematic for the 1610. Any help would be appreciated.......Thank you..... Love the tractor bought it from travelers rest dealer good old Ben

Spring time is here and the allis charmers tractor which has the old kohler 12 HP motor. How do you change the oil???? Where is the drain plug? I looked all over and can not find a plug......HELP!!!!!!!! Any help would be appreciated...thanks

Thanks for your input on why the mower blades stalled the motor. It turned out to be a partial cage from a tomato plant that jammed one blade. Since I am on the chalmers 712S tractor how rugged are they compared to a old deere or cub tractor? I know its not shaft drive but is the trans and...

I have a allis chalmers 12 hp model 712s. Everything works but the mower. When I try to engage the mower the motor stops and thats it! I just got the tractor with no info.Can any one help me on how to engage the mower properly and what to start looking for if I have a problem.It worked when I...