(quoted from post at 18:07:47 10/23/15)
(quoted from post at 02:32:25 10/02/15) We have owned our 435 since 1961. Mainly used for mowing with finish, rotary and flail mowers and also grading with a rear blade. We love the tractor and use it every week, but we grew up around GM 2-stroke diesels in everything from Allis bulldozers, GMC trucks and stationary power units. It seems like people either love them or hate them.
Hey Alkay, and you other Guys
I guess you will put me in the love them side! I bought the tractor on Wednesday and moved it to the hunting property today. I have been working on this tractor off and on for two months. It is very slow to start on the cool morning but I have read that normal. Thank to you Guys! It runs great and pulls okay. I bush hogged an acre and checked the temps on all moving parts and all gears and housings were cool to the touch.
I had the starter rebuilt and the battery is okay.
First question: How long can or should I turn the starter before letting it rest? I am guessing I was turning it for over a minute to two minutes at a time.
Second: I ordered a magnetic block heater today along with the correct muffler and the parts and repair manuals. Where on the engine should I place the heater?
Third: I am missing the panel at the front left (the one that should read 435) and I can't seem to find one. is it important to have it and/or where would I look to find one if I needed it.
Forth: This thing doesn't have a tachometer or hour meter , does yours? I would like to put one on it but not sure I can.
Fifth: brakes don't work! One pedal has no resistance the other is hard as a rock. I have not pulled it apart yet but I can't find any brake shoes or pads. The only thing I see on line is a tool to rivet them. What am I getting into? I want to take it apart but the manual what be here until Monday week.
Lastly: The lift seem to be weak. I was lifting up a harrow (probably about 400#) and I had to get off and help it. I was only lifting an additional 50# at best when it came on up and held. How much can you lift with your boom pole?
Thank you in advance.
David