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Greetings
Did you locate and check the linkage assy from lever to tranny?
Tracer

L35 4x4 problems
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by tracer

Greetings Ann,<br>
Ouch, <br>
i was once told no good deed goes unpunished. Sorry for your lousy view on things. I got a great deal and thought i would let people know. I did just see an ad for deere saying they had 800 off selected tractors so maybe my deal was not that great but i guess i should keep any good fortune to myself so as not to offend any ones sensibilities. :)<br>
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1000 off 18horse lawn tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by tracer

Greetings

I do not really care what the manuals say about this issue. I would protect my signifigant investment after the initial break in period with filter and fluid even though fluid is not cheap. I will bet dollars to donuts that you will find metal shavings in the filter and be happy you took them out of the system instead of leaving them in there for 300 hours to eat your tranny and pump. Unless the metal shavings polish the innards. Not. Just my opinion.
Tracer

3120 Hydraulic oil and filter change
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by tracer

Greetings and Welcome to the 790 owners guild:)

I have been very happy and never been disappointed by my 790 with 419 FEL and KK finish mower. Yoy will be surprised at how much Umph this LITTLE tractor has. It runs out of weight before it runs out of tourqe.Enjoy and be SAFE.
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I GOT A NEW TRACTOR
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by tracer

Greetings All,<br>
We have decided Cost vs application and will be getting the Deere LX-280 lawn tractor for $4100. 42 inch deck to mow the 5 + acres of lawn my mom and I have combined (she built next to my place)I would have liked to gone with the GT-235 48in deck but the 5300 is just too steep.<br>
I must say this is for my moms lawnlady and my wife to use as they are afraid of the 790 and finish mower which work fine for me but I cant do it all the time especilly since I am working for (Dare I say?) FEMA and this is our busy time. Any thoughts on the LX-280?<br>
Tracer

LX-280
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by tracer

Greetings Brokenarrow,
I wish she had done that. I checked the fuel by dumping it out and it was white not that blue/ gray (nice southern color). Besides she actually likes to run the weedeater. When she doesnt my son will gladly do it for the extra cash.
She is the Boss and thats fine by me. Its a two way street. Thats the only way we could be together for 22years and married for 19. I did tell her to use the red can not the red plastic can. Like I said.. it was my fault but its the way it goes and in the grand scheme of things .. stuff happens.
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two stroke on straght gas
Garden and Landscape
Replies 18 Post by tracer

Greetings All<br>
My son is thinking about spending some of his hard earned summer job money( splitting wood for Dad) on a K&N cold air intake $250 range for his "NEW" 97 awd Blazer. I have seen the ads and done some research but cant decide one way or the other. Anyone have any personal experience with these add ons? They Look to be a good thing but I am always skeptical.:)<br>
Thanks in advance for any input.<br>
Tracer

Cold Air Intakes worthwhile
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 16 Post by tracer

Greetings,
Get him asubscription to Nambla and Gay love. This can be done anonymously pay with a money order. That will get his wifes attention. Have the 2nd subsciption sent to him in care of his work address. Always fun.

Vandalism or Civil Matter
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 55 Post by tracer

Greetings again,

I would want enough to buy another one. The more I think about it the 790 is just what I need and if I sold it I would be taking the initial depreciation for nothing. This tractor has been trouble free and is now properly broke in so if anything I would just put a backhoe on it.
Dont get me wrong. If you want to gve me 13.5 its sold but that just would not be right.
My advice is go get a new one from your local dealer with a good warranty and you too will want to keep yours for thirty years. Deere has been around for long time and is not going anywhere. The 790 is a long term no frills piece of equipment. A lot of steel, no bells and whistles to maintain. Its just a good tractor. nuff said.

Upgrade from 790 to
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by tracer

Greetings gftl91

I have 165 hours on my 790 with the 419 Fel and rear KK 5ft finish mower. The little tractor that pulls twice its weight is a wunderwerker. I was thinking of trading up but I must admit this is all the tractor and no headaches I really need for 13 acres of woods and lawn with snow removal and landscaping (read moving boulders and trees and maintaining a gravel road). Heck I havent even shimmed the loader hydraulic limiter valve.. yet. Go getem with with your Green machine. You will be impressed.
Have fun

JD790 coming soon
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by tracer

thanks for the thought but no it was a quart bottle. I am leaning towords the method of messure. If I just insert dipstick to rubber stop it reads about midway but without being sure I will just go with it like it is and monitor closely.

JD 790 oil change question
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by tracer

Greetings
I made a road trip from Denver in a big looop through Wyoming down to Las Vegas back around to Denver. Monument Valley and Valley of the Gods is AWESOME Going through Arizona I remember enjoying Four Corners. Kinda Tourist Trap but some good Indian made Arrows and pendant/fetishes. Just go slow and admire the view. It is truely georgeous out there. I would move to the Dessert but employment was an issue. Have fun and take pictures.
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Any tips for sights on road trip
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 9 Post by tracer

Greetings,
Get a couple of big dogs. Do not live in fear. Do something.Doing nothing is inviting them back. Call the cops. Walk out with gun in hand and greet them. Be polite. Be firm. Be Somebody.
Tracer

Stealing
Everything and Anything
Replies 18 Post by tracer

Greetings
If anyone is still reading this thread here is the follow up. $146.51 , 100 for pickup and rtn mileage. 35 for labor and 10 for some tranny fluid. Everything works. Hose actually looks new as does clamp. Thanks for all the input, it really does help.
Sincerely
Tracer

Jerky Fel main boom
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by tracer

Stonegate
Ther is a long post that compares and contrasts the 4210 with the 7800 on the Deere owning buying page I believe. I do not have nor have I tested the orange machines much but there is much info on this board, some quite spirited, . Just do a search on either or both and you will get more than you probably want to read about the two.
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Tractor and Z Mower or just Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by tracer

Greetings Michael9999

I too have 8.5 acres of woods and lawn but no horses. I have the Deere 790 w 419 FEL, rear blade and 5ft King Kutter rear finish Mower. I also have a riding mower and weed eater for trim work. I got my 790 which I thought was closer to 30 horse than it really is, thats a whole nother story, but i have found it to be adequate for mowing, moving dirt, snow and gravel, road maintenance etc . I paid out the door delivered 14 k. That was 18 monthes ago and I wish I could have gotten a 990 or a even a 4000 series but the Deere delivery man even said a gear tractor is a "better" tractor than a HST as far as dependability and less to go wrong but there are many who swear by the ease of the HST with FEL work. Get as much tractor as you can even if it means buying used. I plan on keeping the 790 for thirty years if I live that long which is one reason I bought new. I have heard good things about the blue tc33 and the orange tractors are good too if a little pricey. Many will tell you its not just the equipment but the dealer and those who provide the sevice that are signifigant factors in the decision making process. A great tractor and p__ poor service are not as good as an ok tractor and great service. Your Call. Hope this helps.
Tracer

which tractor for 8 acre horse farm
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by tracer

Mitchc
I just completed my 50 hour first trannny fluid change not to long ago and the only two issues were the removal of a brake linkage to get the screen tube all the way out and replacing the tube was a little tricky getting it to go all the way back into its original depth. I had to lift the inserted end up to clear a lip. The triangle shaped three bolt cap went back on ok and I do not recall an O ring seal. What problems (if any) did you have re-securing the cap and its three bolts?
Tracer

John deere 790 with 70 series loader convert to quick attach bucket
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by tracer

Greetings all<br>
This is is a stupid question but I am not at home to look at my manual. I believe the 790 does not have Glow plugs but an air pre-Heater. Is this correct or is my old brain losing it?<br>
Thanks<br>
Tracer

Plus or preheater
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by tracer

Greetings
As a biased owner ( JD was my Greatx4) Granddad( yes really) and being the proud owner of 8 acres, 3.5 grass, rest woods and also being the proud :) owner of a 2002 790 with 419 FEL I think a 790 would do you well. However I would recommend asking to rent a 790 first and trying out as many different tractors as is reasonably possible before going out and spending your hard earned cash. I actually prefer the clutch to the HST but thats just how I was brought up and I need all the excercise I can get.
Really, try to get on and run as many different tractors as its YOUR preference that counts. Good Luck and let us know how you fare.
Tracer

Newbie looking for JD or Kubota
John Deere Tractors
Replies 20 Post by tracer

Oldnoffnobetter
Get the tractor. you will not regret it. They Help and are worth every penny in work done and lets face it they are a truely enjoyable tool. A good tractor turns drudgery into something I want to do. I hope none of the wives read this cause the secret of tractors making work "fun with toys time" is the best reason to get more toys. I digress.
Get you a good Green Toy and have a Blast.

Economics of Short Term Tractor Purchase
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 25 Post by tracer