D-200 under way to new life again. 🙂

[zlimmy 78]

Small update.🤖🤞

 

The PTO needed full overhaul. A wonder that it came loose without being destroyed. Thanks to the heat for it.  New clutch stuff and bearings on the way.  😎

 

Engine seems to be in ok condition.  No noise and feels thight.  However, i have inserted a new electric petrol pump. There were 2 from before and no one was original, so then it is possibly 4 pump that is in place.  😁
 

Carburetor was quite bad, but think it is good as gold after a thorough cleansing.  Looks like you can bend the chock lid inside if you are pulling to hard to run position. 

 

Hydrostat and hydraulics work, but i think wheels did not spin very fast. 🙂
The oil that came from the transmission did not contain metal fragments which i could see with bare eye. And differential feels smooth. 

 

Ended up ordering a steering wheel from a JD400 garden tractor that i think is reasonably similar.  This only has powered sevo / hydraulic valve on JD so hope it is a little worn after a lighter life .. Repkit on tour in case of + upgrade.

 

 

A lot of work to dismantle mowerdeck without destroying something.  Much rust between pan / frame.  (thanks for thick steel..😁) New upper spindle bearing on the way.  Must try to fix the pulley wich crack. 

 

All tires need to change. 

 

If everything works after it is in place, then only the finish remains...😵

 

[peter lena 9,415]

ZLIMMY, welcome to the site, reading your info it sounds like you are trying to recover your D MODEL , my experience with any  recent purchase is that they have been neglected . found getting a thorough BASELINE SERVICE , and going over possible issues , like oil flushing and fuel cleaning to be very important. finding milky slime in lubricants , is telling you to flush them out till clean , also replace possible seal leaks. being as old as it is , gives you options to replace things that are available, to keep you running. wish you good hunting on your project, don,t worry about perfection matching parts ,  make it work for you , pete