paulsharvey
Elite Member
I have what I think is a 1976, L285, that I've had for roughly 11 years. The guy I bought it from would buy up the "non running" line at a large local equipment auction, and get them running and resell. Do, needless to say, there's a lot of less then professional repairs. I recently replaced the steer box, and it the process of removing the fuel tank, I guess some of the wiring laid on the exhaust, and grounded out, smoking wires. This tractor for electronics, has Key On, Push button start, glow plugs, and alternator, that's it. Anyone recommend a basic wiring 101 video for very simple 12v systems?
Also, the hydralic system and transmission had water in it at one time; and it seems like their is a nasty emulsified film on the inside; that even when drained and refilled finds a way to the metal hydraulic filter, and blocks the screen up, really limiting flow. Is there a good way to clean that out?
BTW; I knew it was rough when I bought it for $1400 years ago (cashed in wire scrap to pay for it); and I mowed with it for probably 8 years, and done some minor block blade work, spread millings, ect with a too big 6 ft frontier box blade (paid $150 for), and used a homemade 1 bottom plow some in the garden.
Also, the hydralic system and transmission had water in it at one time; and it seems like their is a nasty emulsified film on the inside; that even when drained and refilled finds a way to the metal hydraulic filter, and blocks the screen up, really limiting flow. Is there a good way to clean that out?
BTW; I knew it was rough when I bought it for $1400 years ago (cashed in wire scrap to pay for it); and I mowed with it for probably 8 years, and done some minor block blade work, spread millings, ect with a too big 6 ft frontier box blade (paid $150 for), and used a homemade 1 bottom plow some in the garden.