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A couple of years ago around here it was generally thought that it wasn't too hard to get 10% off list price and 20% was doable with a hungry dealer. With the soft economy and high gas prices dealers might be hungry. I'd start by asking for 20% off list - they can only say no and will probably counter offer. You can price out list for your exact configuration at JD's web site and work the numbers out for yourself.

How to talk to a dealer
John Deere Tractors
Replies 17 Post by kwschumm

I'm sure he's not serious. With the mismatched illogical policies both parties have managed to put in place they both are responsible for our lack of energy independence.

What's amazing to me is the stupid ideas that are being floated. Still no support for drilling anywhere in the USA, or fast tracking nuclear plants with cookie cutter designs, or reprocessing of spent nuke fuel, or waiving new air quality standards for coal, or relieving restrictions on oil shale, or dumping tariffs on ethanol from Brazil.

Nope, let's add more taxes on the oil companies that will be passed on to everyone and let's give the little people a 20 cent/gallon moratorium on federal gas tax. Yep, that will fix things.

Maybe a new requirement should be placed on elective office - they should have at least an above average IQ. These folks are, by and large, dolts.

Dollar Drops Further -- Oil Prices Soaring
Everything and Anything
Replies 29 Post by kwschumm

I've been watching it each day with sadness.

How are you doing? Are you at risk?

Flooding beyond belief
Everything and Anything
Replies 17 Post by kwschumm

The 3-point is rated to lift more than the loader. I forget the numbers but it's like 530-0% more. You may need to put more weight in the bucket to balance it out.

Moving a Large Rock with JD4310
Garden and Landscape
Replies 9 Post by kwschumm

Oh no, the plastic vs. metal debate :(

I used to like metal, now I like plastic. Plastic doesn't dent or rust. Metal feels more substantial and you can always learn to enjoy doing bodywork.

Around here, working in the woods, the metal tractors always look beat up.

Mahindra Kioti Brason and Cub Cadet Comparison Review
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 30 Post by kwschumm

If you'll be driving on a finished lawn being light is an advantage. Some brands insist on loading the tires when a loader is installed. That is probably due to liability issues more than anything else - that way if you don't follow their recommendations and get hurt they can say it was your fault. Weight is weight but you do want to be sure the machine is always ballasted correctly.

tires and weights
Kioti Tractors
Replies 11 Post by kwschumm

I'm with Joel on this one.

What would be price for 870 4wd john deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kwschumm

Right now it seems everyone around here has pickups and SUVs parked in their front yards with For Sale signs in the windows. Even with the rebates I doubt the resale will ever be very good. On the other hand, buying a brand new vehicle always has been a financial loser. If you like the truck and have the funds to buy and feed it ... life is short so enjoy it.

Time to trade pickups
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 14 Post by kwschumm

No problem. Due to design restrictions we can't move ads to the classifieds either. You could click on Classifieds on the menu bar at the top of the page and select the link to add a new classified ad. If your new ad shows up in the forum it's definitely a bug :)

John Deere L La Package
Antique Tractors
Replies 7 Post by kwschumm

Yowsa, those guys sure know how to sell stuff.

Too bad I don't remember what it is they are selling :)

Hey Dennis I LOVE the Radmeister Tire Girl
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 13 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=greg_g;154063] There are two rectangular access ports, one on each side of the bellhousing. They're the ones with the vents cut into them. Each is held in place by four 12mm bolts. Open either/both sides and shine a flashlight forward. There might be a chance you can see what's happening at the flywheelBe advised though, that the gaskets behind those two plates will almost certainly have to be replaced.//greg// [/QUOTE]

Doesn't seem that those gaskets would be critical, maybe to keep water from dripping inside the bell housing. It would probably suffice to just put some sealant there instead. What am I missing?

Jinma clutch does not disengage
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 40 Post by kwschumm

It's not much better here, the tree buds are popping but the weather has been more winter-like than spring-like.

Winter Never Ends
Everything and Anything
Replies 4 Post by kwschumm

Yeah, my weekend was cheaper than yours though. I dropped the hood guard to raise the hood and do some engine maintenance. I then shut the hood and forgot to raise and latch the hood guard.<br>
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After lunch I went out to do some work and in the process raised and lowered the loader. When the loader was raised the hood guard rode up over the loader crossbar and then dropped below it. That wasn't a problem until the loader was then lowered - at that point the loader crossbar pushed down the hood guard which hit against the latch that locks the loader in place. It bent the crap out of the hood guard.<br>
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Oh well, easy to replace and a lot cheaper than $806.<br>

Ever have one of those days
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

They don't start well when they crank slow. Could be a battery that doesn't hold up under cranking load, or bad cables or ground connection. Does it start better when you jump it?

diesel engine not starting properly 1466 IH
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by kwschumm

Yep. My wife was laid off at Intel, and we got nailed big time on taxes, so we put the new car on hold for a bit. But it looks like she may land a new job today so we'll be back in the market. Got to get the Highlander fixed up and sold first. I'd like to see if we can rent an Impreza for a week or so to see if she likes it. If not we'll look at the Legacy.

I have a philosophical aversion to hybrids so wouldn't buy one of those. A small diesel, however, isn't out of the question.

New Legacy Today
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 16 Post by kwschumm

I'm with Frank on this one. It might work ok but the downside risk is all yours. Using it will only give JD an excuse to not honor the warranty down the road, and if it's out of warranty you could be out some big money. It's just not worth it.

John Deere low viscosity HY GARD
John Deere Tractors
Replies 36 Post by kwschumm

Tractors are pretty primitive and there is no such thing as precision alignment. Are you saying the steering wheel spokes are off center when driving straight ahead? If so, you can probably pop the steering wheel off the shaft and reposition it on the splines to get it closer. It's doubtful it will ever be exact. If the machine actually has adjustable tie rods it probably only has one, which would make it nearly impossible to center exactly.

Steering wheel not in-line with wheels
Garden Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=nobdenobde;153761] Today I want to check for the negetive ground connection. If that is ok I will try the jumper. What is the procedure for jumping the solenoid. If it does turn over by doing this, what have I learned besides the starter works. Could it be, besides a bad ground, a ignition switch? [/QUOTE]

Here's a link to a site that shows how to jumper a starter solenoid. This is for an automotive solenoid but it will probably work for your Kohler engine (the Kohler engine on our generator is identical to an automotive setup). If it cranks when jumped it tells you the starter, solenoid, battery and battery cables are OK and the problem is in the start switch or interlock wiring.

Craftsman lawn tractor will not start
Garden Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kwschumm

Joel, that's the way I see it. The Toyota Tacoma was designed in California and is built in Texas. Much of the profit that finds it's way to Japan is reinvested in the US.

But I did like the Japanese Tacoma's better (size was smaller, quality was better and they were a LOT more rugged).

Chevy Colorado four door s
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 23 Post by kwschumm

If it's geared the same it won't be much, if any, slower.

Tractors with loaders don't work well without 4wd - when weight is in the bucket it will shift the center of gravity forward, making the rear tires lose traction. You could actually drive into a pile of dirt or gravel, load the bucket and raise it up, and not be able to back away from the pile. Even with 4wd you can get into slippery conditions that are hard to get out of. 2wd tractors also have comparative lousy resale.

What Kubota or Deere Tractor models to buy
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by kwschumm