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Yup. There's an adjustable rod that's supposed to stop the upward lift arm travel before it reaches the point you experienced. Pretty sure it's related to the lower assembly in this diagram: //greg//

I use a hydraulic toplink, although you didn't specify if your new LS had hydraulic rear remotes. In the past I'd always get rotary cutters with pivot point where the toplink connects to the mower. This combination is called a "flexible toplink", and is what permits the mower to float with the...

I have a scissors type suspension that I took off my 3720 in favor of air suspension. It's got weight adjustable spring tension (factory) plus an additional pair of compression springs I added myself. They stop the scissor action from bottoming out against the rail track. Works fine, but just...

This is the one that was over my head: //greg//

Interesting. I've had four Chinese tractors, two of which had separate PS pumps. They both used wire reinforced paper filters that mounted on the center stem of the PS reservoir. In your case, it would then seem reasonable to wash/rinse/reuse. The suction filter on the JM200 Series is paper...

On the Cat2, you'll gain roughly 4" of extension to your lift arms. Once PEC is mounted correctly, ball swivel is essentially defeated. Wedges of various sizes are included with the PEC, which - when installed per instructions - render the PEC device rigid. That 4" should remedy the issue of...

I used the foot pedal quite often. Most of my operation was with the lever set to obtain 540 PTO revs. There were still several hundred RPMs left before hitting the governor stop. If I needed some more throttle to maintain the desired 540 PTO revs - on an uphill pull while mowing for example -...

That (erj) diagram is of the wrong transmission. Here's one that's more representative of the 300 series Jinma. and the transmission cover Photos of the problem tranny show clear evidence of long term exposure to wet gear oil. How long have you owned this tractor? //greg//

Don't know how this affects other John Deere CUTS, but I found the power cord from my block heater lying on a pasture access road. Had it fallen anywhere else, I'd likely have lost it forever. Reinstallation is awkward, the heater itself is inconveniently located behind the main hydraulic line...

There's a bearing carrier on each end of the rear roller, which double as the roller height adjustment points. That's the triangular bit in the diagram (#18). Obviously, the other one is at the opposite end of the roller. The bottom hole is for the pivot bolt, the upper hole is the one that can...

Well, 30A would have been sufficient. The correct wire gauge for a 40A would be 8AWG. Nevertheless, I'd recommend your wire conversion to be a parallel configuration rather than series. In a series circuit, any open will isolate the components on the far side of that open. In other words, a...

The two relays I mentioned were the simple and age-old Ford type. Fifteen bucks ($14.90) on eBay, delivered. If you don't need the second switch post, single post models are available as well. //greg//

Yup. Don't even begin to negotiate until you see it spinning at the operating 540 rpm. Also, those knives look as if they've never been sharpened. Note particularly the rounded leading edges. They should look like the set below; new knives on the left, neglected knives on the right. And when you...

No separate reservoir. Note that there are four steel lines at the controller. Two are supply lines, two are return lines; let's call pressure lines 1 and 2, return lines 3 and 4. The pump supplies the controller. When the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position, there's little or no...

Yup. Sounds like you need a seal kit. There's a specialty tool (gland spanner/wrench) to "uncap" the cylinder. But unless you work on hydraulic cylinders regularly, having the cylinder repaired seems more sensible than buying the tool. //greg//

Only lower the hydraulics with the engine running, otherwise you end up with empty cylinders and an overfull sump. When you lower the bucket with the engine NOT running, fluid only flows TO the sump, obviously raising the level. When lowering the bucket WITH the engine running, an equal amount...

And you're exactly correct, I cannot explain why - when I clicked the 50" 917L pull down graphics - that the 917H diagram displayed instead. I simply didn't notice the "H" part. When I tried it this time, the 917L pulled down correctly. No skids. Sorry for the confusion. //greg//

Again, follow the instructions I posted for the 917L parts list. They're clearly identified right down to quantity and part number(s). They're Ford/New Holland part numbers by the way, not Messicks. //greg//

Your toplink is too short for one thing. And I can't see the other end, but the locking tab may be missing. It actually should be on the tractor end, so that you can reach back and adjust it from the operator seat. You can see the locking tab reasonably well in this photo: //greg//

I don't like the engineering concept at all; two belt pulleys turning a mini-transmission, which in uses a failure-prone spring-loaded shaft to transfer power right back to within inches of the point of origin; a complicated 360 degree round trip from pulley to feed roller. It would seem much...

If Western Kentucky is not too far to drive, I changed tractors recently - allowing me to go from a 5 footer to a 6 footer. I was not offered as much in trade as I think it's worth, so my 5 foot Kodiak MD60 is available. It's as depicted in the attached page; with optional slipclutch, but...

I'm confused by the engine. The designator Y385 is clearly cast into the block. But the engine label on the valve cover says 26.1 KW. That's 35 horsepower. Now there IS a Y485 that puts out 35hp, but I've never seen a Y385 rated at more than 28. And the photos don't seem to suggest it would...

Yeah, the Chinese switches are crap. If your tractor is exposed to the elements when parked, the Cole-Hersee is an excellent but expensive switch. If you park it indoors, a Ford-type cold start switch can be had for less than $20. I've since found that a Lucas-type switch is a sturdier version...

Finally diagnosed the rough ride in my 3720 when in C-range at speed on asphalt. Discovered one of the rear rims is twisted, probably since new. Tire wobbles over an inch out of true. I'm not getting any warranty satisfaction from the dealer, so I priced a new rim. I almost dropped the phone...

You didn't say which type Bussman. If I'm not mistaken, ATC stye fuses should be a direct replacement. That said, quite a few folks have actually pulled out the OE fuse box in favor of an aftermarket replacement. //greg//

Don't know how many pin locations there are on your tractor side toplink bracket, my 3720 has three. Since the 2x70/3x70 series have no draft control, the only purpose for multiple holes on the tractor end is to find the pair that renders the toplink most parallel to the ground once the...

Sounds like at least one of the retainer clips isn't fastened properly, or has broken. They're the metal tab things with the rubberized ends that lock the arms to the mounts. I apologize for the quality of this diagram, but the clip is item B. There's one on each arm. If one isn't holding...

I doubt that. More likely the ring gear slipped. The flywheel itself doesn't have teeth. Whereas some ring gears are bolted on, I'm pretty sure the Foton ring gear is just pressed onto the circumference of the flywheel. Not unlike a great big bearing race. But to repair/replace will involve...

There should be two; one right, one left. And yes, there should be a locking feature. Pretty sure any lock pin or lynch pin of the appropriate diameter will work just fine. //greg//

Bought a new 3720 cab with 300X loader and standard R1 tires. Substituted optional 4-in-1 bucket and added a ballast box. When carrying something with the bucket, I didn't like the way the thing wallowed on my hillside pasture. Turns out it was rolling on the 2 ply sidewalls sidewalls. I...

Before I go to the dealer and try to make this a warranty issue, I'd like to make sure it's not actually an operator error. It's a 3720 cab model with eHydro, Load Match, Motion Match, automotive style cruise control. I have the Load Match workin' fine, cruise control too. Motion Match however...

Lookin' for advice. Am shopping for a HTL for my new 3720, and want to make sure I get the right length. Definitely has to be a Cat 1, there's no room on the tractor bracket to pin a Cat 2. I thought it would be a simple matter of measuring the OE turnbuckle toplink, but I was wrong. Tried...

I don't go through enough diesel fuel to justify having my own tank, so I buy (taxed) diesel from the pump and take it home in fuel carriers (for my tractor). Understanding that there is a whole new set of emmission standards that will apply to 2007 and later on-road vehicles, can I use this...

Anybody have experiences - good or bad - with the First Choice GM35-84 ? I'm looking at a pair of used ones, but one's blue and one's red. Is color an indication that one's older than the other? The red one ($900) needs bearings and bushings at least, but the blue one ($1100) looks like it's...

For about 5 days now, I've been getting emails from forum@tractorbynet.com with the subject line "Daily Digest of .... ". They're completely devoid of text. Blank. What gives? //greg//

Cleaning old private messages off your server, deleting received PMs went as expected. Sent PMs refuse to be deleted. Tried checking all, checking one at a time, opening and deleting from within - no luck at all. Advice please ? Also, I attached a photo of that old Montreal I mentioned to you...

Anybody know the difference between a YQM-60(A) mower and a YQM-60(B)? There are two manuals to choose from, but the label on my mower only indicates YQM-60 serial 517. //greg//