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That's the plan Gord. The manual only says a MINIMUM of 87 octane, it doesn't list a maximum. After scouring the internet I also found no mention of a maximum octane there either. Thanks to everyone for there replies.

Thank you for the reply. I would opt for the high octane ethanol-free fuel myself IF it won't damage the engine. Why am I worried about that? When I was younger I burned out the head in a 4 cylinder vehicle. I was told it was because I was using 94 0ctane fuel in it and that it burned too hot...

Another nice feature to look for on a snow blower is heated handles.

Hi folks, We just bought a new snow blower. The manual says to use fuel with not more than 10% ethanol.The low octane fuel around here contains 10% ethanol which would seem to be acceptable. The high octane fuel is available ethanol-free. It costs a lot more but that's not the deciding...

I've been a member here for a few weeks or so now but just found the "welcome" thread. First time John Deere owner which is also my first yard tractor. The last thing I owned for mowing was a "big box store" Troy Bilt riding mower. As most here already know, the difference between a riding...

Yes you're kidding.....BUT..... across the street from a friends house a guy bought a riding mower. No BS, the front yard is about 6 feet by 25 feet because of the driveway, shrubs etc. The backyard is about the same.

Hi folks, I'm thinking of purchasing a John Deere Dethatcher/Aerator combination unit, part no. LP39089 to be towed around by my JD X570. This combo would provide two pieces of equipment at a reasonable price. It would probably also pay for itself in less than two seasons rather than having...

I would like to close this thread out with a big thanks to everyone who chimed in. I was able to let the grass grow to about 4 1/8 inches high with the recent rainfall. After mowing it measured about 3 3/4 inches high. This was accomplished by the dealer's service dept doing their house call...

You're quite welcome, glad to be of help. It's great to hear that you have it figured out.

It would be nice if the factory did that, but.... why do that when they can save labor cost by passing the job on to the dealer? It would also be nice if the dealer adjusted it before delivery too, like they said they were going to, but... why do that when they can save labor cost by waiting...

I changed the link above to a different wiring diagram page. The first image is for a 175 but below that it's for a 170. Is this of help for you?

This one? URL unfurl="true"]https://schematron.org/john-deere-model-d170-wiring-diagram.html[/URL] Todd K Stearns

Well, I was being just a bit silly, but.... with a new tractor and all... I did mow today though the grass only measured just over 3 inches before and after I cut it. Even with the rain it didn't really grow. I did even it up pretty good though and it has most of it's color back so it should...

Yes Mr. Parr that is exactly how I measure the grass. Thanks for posting it for the benefit of other newbies too. Bert, you are doing exactly what my lawn treatment guy says to do and why. Tall grass equals no weeds. Nice under foot? I've actually had compliments from people who say it's a...

WOW! A lot of responses today! I am glad to read each and every one of them. There's a lot of good info being presented here for me and others who may read this thread in the future. Let me try and address the current situation, my mowing habits, region I live in etc. Today they sent a service...