Thank you, Dave. It is a bit frustrating, I trusted he knew his stuff having been a diesel mechanic and machinist for so many years. And I paid him $400 for the machine (originally was to be $1000 for the working mower). You are right I think also about lifting the deck, he was abandoning the lift as I have flat ground but I'd like to lift it. Sharpening is not a big deal as I could use a hoist for that.
On another topic, by your handle we have similar tractors. I have an MF20 that lived its life as a fairway mower. It had a Ransomes mower on it and was well maintained until somebody noticed a "banging" under the seat and they used that as an excuse to purchase a new mower (small po-duck golf course). It turns out the banging was the hydraulic pump relief valve operating normally. I paid them $500 for the tractor/mower.
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