Dog on a Deere

[Grn mtn boy]

We welcomed a new member to the family today ( the 1025R we've had the Simon for four months). I opted for a green machine this time around. Sold my Kubota ZD331 and replaced it with this 1025R with the 7 Iron deck. I wonder what's going to happen in the barn tonight? First time my Kubota L3830 has been parked in the barn with a green machine.
I looked at the BX Kubota and they're good machines but really wanted the 7 Iron deck especially coming from a commercial zero turn like the ZD331. Sales man was really down to earth and honest. The best thing was he didn't do any negative campaigning against the Kubota, just represented his machine for what it is. Looking forward to some seat time this weekend trying out this 7 Iron deck.
I know I'll probably get arrested by the safety police but does anyone have any tips on disabling the mower kill function when in reverse? Coming from a zero this a production kill for me.

Chris.

 

[Grn mtn boy]

Guess I should have attached the pics...

 

[Marveltone]

Nice looking rig. Excuse my ignorance, but what, exactly is a 7 Iron deck?

Joe

 

[Edward. S]

Nice looking rig. Excuse my ignorance, but what, exactly is a 7 Iron deck?

Joe

Its a beefier commercial deck instead of the regular mainstream decks, more heavy duty basically.

 

[Grn mtn boy]

Nice looking rig. Excuse my ignorance, but what, exactly is a 7 Iron deck?

Joe

It's The same ( it may be a little different here or there ) that Deere puts on their commercial zero turn mowers. It'a stamped out of 7 gauge steel with a huge hydraulic press.

 

[Marveltone]

Its a beefier commercial deck instead of the regular mainstream decks, more heavy duty basically.

It's The same ( it may be a little different here or there ) that Deere puts on their commercial zero turn mowers. It'a stamped out of 7 gauge steel with a huge hydraulic press.

Ahh! Thanks for the education. :thumbsup:

Joe

 

[jenkinsph]

Nice puppy by the way.

 

[jerrybob]

Great pics......thanks for sharing. Nice tractor and that ole boy driving looks real happy!!:thumbsup:

 

[adamlee1986]

We welcomed a new member to the family today ( the 1025R we've had the Simon for four months). I opted for a green machine this time around. Sold my Kubota ZD331 and replaced it with this 1025R with the 7 Iron deck. I wonder what's going to happen in the barn tonight? First time my Kubota L3830 has been parked in the barn with a green machine.
I looked at the BX Kubota and they're good machines but really wanted the 7 Iron deck especially coming from a commercial zero turn like the ZD331. Sales man was really down to earth and honest. The best thing was he didn't do any negative campaigning against the Kubota, just represented his machine for what it is. Looking forward to some seat time this weekend trying out this 7 Iron deck.
I know I'll probably get arrested by the safety police but does anyone have any tips on disabling the mower kill function when in reverse? Coming from a zero this a production kill for me.

Chris.

I have a 2012 1026R that has that RIO on it. I disabled mine by making a little bracket out of sheet metal to permanently make up the reverse pedal position sensing switch. I did not want to cut wiring and jumper stuff. Right under the front of the seat there is a plastic black cover that you can easily remove. you have to remove the three point speed knob with an allen wrench, and the deck height of cut knob( it just pulls off). With the tractor shut down you can then actuate your reverse pedal and see the linkage move off the switch. All it takes is a little "L" bracket and a couple holes and you can bolt it right on the switch bracket in the same holes as the switch using the same bolts. Very easy to do. I'm getting ready to trade mine in on a bigger machine and I will remove this so that the dealer doesn't have to.( I'm sure they will check that upon trade in). But I am still only assuming that the 1025R has the same setup. If it is not I apologize. It definitely makes it better when mowing without that ignorant feature lol.

 

[Gator6x4]

Congrats on the new machine. The safety police will be after you for two violation. The RIO switch and letting someone operate the unit without a seat belt.

 

[ovrszd]

Congrats on the new tractor. Post a follow up after a few hours of use. I like my ole 2210, but these new machines make it look a little dated....

 

[Nuru]

Good pics, congrats on the new GREEN Machine! Make sure the training rider operates with a helmet on

 

[Grn mtn boy]

I have a 2012 1026R that has that RIO on it. I disabled mine by making a little bracket out of sheet metal to permanently make up the reverse pedal position sensing switch. I did not want to cut wiring and jumper stuff. Right under the front of the seat there is a plastic black cover that you can easily remove. you have to remove the three point speed knob with an allen wrench, and the deck height of cut knob( it just pulls off). With the tractor shut down you can then actuate your reverse pedal and see the linkage move off the switch. All it takes is a little "L" bracket and a couple holes and you can bolt it right on the switch bracket in the same holes as the switch using the same bolts. Very easy to do. I'm getting ready to trade mine in on a bigger machine and I will remove this so that the dealer doesn't have to.( I'm sure they will check that upon trade in). But I am still only assuming that the 1025R has the same setup. If it is not I apologize. It definitely makes it better when mowing without that ignorant feature lol.

Thanks for the info. I'll look into that solution. I didn't really want to cut any factory wiring either.

Chris

 

[Grn mtn boy]

Well guys,

I didn't get much seat time today on the new Deere. Between the dog and my girl friend I was only allowed on the green machine for about 5 minutes! I guess I'll just get to wax it now and then. At least I still get to use my Kubota!

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks for the info. I'll look into that solution. I didn't really want to cut any factory wiring either.

Chris

For the switch override, depending on how it's wired, it either requires simply unplugging it, or unplugging it and adding a jumper wire to the tractor side of the plug. If that method is used and you want to reverse it, you simply remove the jumper if needed and plug it back in.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Amazing the things some folks do to jumper a switch when a short length of wire with two spade lugs can fix the problem in 30 seconds.

 

[ovrszd]

Amazing the things some folks do to jumper a switch when a short length of wire with two spade lugs can fix the problem in 30 seconds.

Yep and is reversable in the same amount of time.

 

[mmurphydds]

I know I'll probably get arrested by the safety police but does anyone have any tips on disabling the mower kill function when in reverse? Coming from a zero this a production kill for me.

Chris.[/QUOTE]


There is a pushbutton switch under the machine that the reverse pedal pushes when you want to go backwards. If the mower PTO is engaged, the engine kills. If you loosen the bolt that holds the switch in place, and rotate the switch so that the reverse pedal doesn't push it, your problem is solved. Just retighten the bolt in this new position. The original function can be restored at any time by returning the pushbutton switch to its original position. Nice rig...and nice dog!