I posted a few days ago about a problem with my 860 overheating. I
had several folks respond with suggestions on things to try. I got a
new radiator cap yesterday but couldn?t get the tractor running.Today
I recharged the battery & still no start. From reading post on this site I
started troubleshooting & found the points were stuck close. Reset
the points & she fired right up. First thing I notice is nothing coming
out of the overflow. Let it run at idle speed for 20 minutes and it?s not
leaking or getting very hot. Still under 180 after 25 minutes. Pulled
cap and water was moving but maintaining water level.
Again thanks to everyone who made suggestions & comments. I
think I?ll do a little mowing later and if it stays cool, I?ll install a new
thermostat and put some antifreeze in it.
Thank you all very much,
Gary
had several folks respond with suggestions on things to try. I got a
new radiator cap yesterday but couldn?t get the tractor running.Today
I recharged the battery & still no start. From reading post on this site I
started troubleshooting & found the points were stuck close. Reset
the points & she fired right up. First thing I notice is nothing coming
out of the overflow. Let it run at idle speed for 20 minutes and it?s not
leaking or getting very hot. Still under 180 after 25 minutes. Pulled
cap and water was moving but maintaining water level.
Again thanks to everyone who made suggestions & comments. I
think I?ll do a little mowing later and if it stays cool, I?ll install a new
thermostat and put some antifreeze in it.
Thank you all very much,
Gary