Recent content by sixmenn

Hey all, For the past few months my JD 317 with Kohler Magnum 18 has been making a squealing noise when I engage the starter. It has always eventually "caught" and turned over, but it has worsened over time, until recently it won't turn over at all. I took the side panel off and examined the...

I've seen some front loaders for the John Deere 318. Anyone know whether these will work on the 317 as well? Anyone know where to get a set of DIY plans to build one? Colin

Hey all, For the past few months my JD 317 with Kohler Magnum 18 has been making a squealing noise when I engage the starter. It has always eventually "caught" and turned over, but it has worsened over time, until recently it won't turn over at all. I took the side panel off and examined the...

I have a John Deere 317 with the Kohler Magnum 18 engine in it. It's been a good tractor so far (owned her for about 3 years). I want to keep her running, which is part of the reason for joining this forum. Nice to meet you all! Colin