Thanks Kellhammer, I appreciate it. I'll try to install them this weekend. I have noticed that when putting the machine in park, the lever can easily get disengaged. I'm not sure if there's a metal plate missing there or not too. Its been a pretty busy month so that's why the lack of updates.
Several weeks ago, my brother and I were able to replace the fuel tank. It was in pretty sad condition. I also replaced the fuel filter and wouldn't you know it, someone installed in wrong. There was a hole on both the top and bottom..... I'm glad I did and it was pretty simple bleeding the fuel lines reading the technical manual.
I must say that I am enjoying using the tractor now. Its nice to be able to start it up and go pick up sticks, move rocks and cinder blocks around. And that leads me to my next question, did they make a special connector for where the drawbar goes? I ask because the drain plug for the hydraulic fluid sits right above where you would put a drawbar and putting a bolt & pin is tough to fit in there. I ended up buying an aftermarket drawbar from TSC Tractor Supply and use a bolt and nut but load the bolt from the bottom. It does the trick but comes loose a lot.