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Recent content by bactrachac

  1. bactrachac

    JD310E parking brake problem

    Thanks, MG2361 for your prompt responses. I am disappointed in myself for not having checked the transmission level, but I will certainly keep an eye on it and the axle oil level from now on.
  2. bactrachac

    JD310E parking brake problem

    Update after recent visit to my property. MG2381 nailed it. The transmission level didn't even read on the stick. I added 1.5 gallons and everything cleared up. The wiring/packrat issues were minor and maybe even left over from the previous owner. They had chewed into the wires for the...
  3. bactrachac

    JD310E parking brake problem

    Yes, actual desert packrats. Had the tractor on the property for 6 months without an issue. Now I'll have to be vigilant from this point on to make sure that they don't do anymore damage in the future. I'm starting with solar lights and moth balls for the time being.
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    JD310E parking brake problem

    Trans fluid and filter were changed 30 hours ago, but I will check that first. Wiring is the likely cause and maybe a mostly eaten away wire that will not carry sufficient current. The lousy critter sat on top of the trans and had himself a buffet. I will check the E02 and J27 wire the next...
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    JD310E parking brake problem

    New owner here in SE Arizona. JD310E got vandalized by packrats and now the parking brake is fouled up. Sitting still in neutral the parking brake works fine (Turns on and off properly), but put it in forward or reverse and it'll move a bit and then engage the brake. Then wait for a few...
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