Its had a new owner for the past year who has put some work into it and only put 5hrs on it (341 total). The current owner isn't well and is downsizing. I'm going to go back and look at it again when the seller has more time. The new seller wants more money for it but has added a 2nd late model RM48 deck, 54" plow + lift plate, plastic weights and rubber chains. Decent higher horsepower tractors don't come up forsale around here much anymore.
Things that have been worked on in the past year:
New air filter, fuel filter and plugs
Oil change + installed the oil filter gasket
Starter solenoid replaced and then the entire starter. Includes original as spare with new solenoid.
Power steering cylinder resealed
Mulching kit removed and a new set of standard blades installed
Things that still need attention:
Mowing deck bearings. May also need the idler pulleys?
2nd mowing deck also needs a set of bearings.
Onan runs ok. May need a carb cleaning.
Power steering doesn't steer as far to the left but steers ok to the right. The Hydraulic cylinder is fully retracted when turning left. I'm not sure if the tractor was designed this way or if its an issue. The front axle moves around a little + the hydraulic cylinder ball joint at the frame has a bit of play in it. I also recall seeing there is a mod for the power steering tractors where the spindle hole is redrilled closer to the spindle pivot point.
Lift lever as a lot of play in it.
Hood latches down but is loose. Maybe a simple adjustment?
Things I would change if I were to purchase:
Swap the fenders from my 4016. They look better and are predrilled for my cab.
Front axle pin replacement.
Anything you guys would check out?
aka bank manager approves .
