Hello Vanda & WELCOME to LMF....
Replacing the pickup tube and filter should not be a major problem... If you can not find the exact replacement parts, you can go to your local friendly auto parts, take the old pick up tube and filter... most likely they will have the fuel line and filter in stock to make it up....
A big problem with gasoline mowers with 2 tanks is the tank selector valve, another problem is OLD gasoline... Depending on how large an area you mow you can go a LONG time on one tank.. and if you just keep filling the empty tank and never switch to the other... that other tank will get OLD and turn bad, then much later when it is selected, a lot of junk fuel and crud will be pulled into the fuel lines and carb causing on going problems...
Diesel systems are not as bad that way as diesel will not go bad as quickly as gas...
If I were using a gasoline system and was not going through fuel in both tanks quickly... I would disconnect the fuel lines at the selector valve and run only one tank into the engine... Then drain and clean the other tank, cap it off and never put fuel in it... That could insure fresh fuel most always... :smile:KennyV
Kenny,
. Is it possible that sucking air from that right tank (that has no gas in it) might interfere with the fuel pump being able to create a good suction and preventing the gas in the left tank from being drawn up to start the mower?
Things that make ya go hmmm.....
Vanda
i need a part for my john deere lx188, it is the electronic needle that goes in the float bowl. Deere want 82 dolla for that little part does anyone have any ideas?
here's my '67 jacobsen chief 1000. currently looking for replacment blades. i'd appreciate any leads...
i respect that, it looks like a fine machine:smile:Ventrac 4200 with Mower attached. :thumbsup:
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The Ventrac is Articulated and Oscillating - I not only mow lawn, but also do the back of our pond dam using the dual wheels (8 total on machine) this tractor is low center of gravity and has all the power I need. 31 HP gas Briggs/Dihatsu 3 cyl. all power attachments mount on front and it has hydraulics front and rear.
so you are on the dark side this your diesel powered, can run on cooking oil machine. No but really, nice mower, and it has 4x4 to help it carry heavyer loads without getting stuck. but do you have independant left and right brakes. in case you get the weels in the air, or sliding to help steer.:wink:I've used this for 10 years now. 2 cylinder diesel. Mitsubishi MT372D. 4X4 with a 48" Woods belly mower. It has a 3-point and standard PTO so it is very versital. OLD but dependable and that Woods puts down an impressive cut!(I'd be interested in selling if anyone is interested)
Here's a pic of my John Deere 425, I custom built the loader myself from scratch, no plans, made everything except for the pins and hoses. Lifts about 500 lbs.. Also have a 54" mower deck that I use when the grass gets tall.