Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sun, 17 May 2015 18:27:43 -0500, "Terry Coombs"
wrote:

Leon Fisk wrote:
On Sun, 17 May 2015 15:20:53 -0500
"Terry Coombs" wrote:

It's a JD model 317 of 1982 vintage...
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Check this out:

http://public.fotki.com/blazbk/john-...17operato.html

http://public.fotki.com/blazbk/john-...1and48rot.html

http://public.fotki.com/blazbk/john-deere-tractor/

Will take me a day or two but I can try putting the Operator and
Mower deck images all into one pdf file for you if it would help.

The second one was what I've been looking for , it's now bookmarked
- I already had the first one . Thank you !

Dassa very interesting tractor. Increase tread width? Front and rear
draft adjustments? Triple hydraulic controls? At 5psi, I'll bet it
gives a soft ride. Do you have the belt cover, and are you going to
use it?

Interesting , yes it is . It also has taps from the pump to add a
hydraulic 3 point hitch to the back for plows and other implements . I do
have the belt covers , and they are on the deck . Wouldn't do to get grabbed
and lose a limb ... I'm not sure what pressure I've got in the tires right
now , but probably too much . Less pressure , especially on the rear , means
more tread in contact with the ground and that might be part of my traction
problems .
I still need to figure out why the main deck height knob on the lift
mechanism isn't working correctly , it seems to be stuck . I expect by weeks
end I'll have it all sorted out and correctly adjusted . Today I'll be
picking up new tires for the front and a new belt for the main drive . New
spindle bearings on the outboards are coming too . That should be all I need
to have it fully and properly functioning .
I'm not sure what a new yard/garden tractor with comparable features costs
, but I know I can't afford one . JD is proud enough of their new units you
have to call to get a price ... there were no prices in the flyer I got in
the mail , just discount offers between $500-$1000 , so you know they ain't
cheap !
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Snag