Recent content by brucelamo

I tried my JD260 again and what do you know, the float works. Your advice to give it a kick is what was missing. I was trying to push it down and that does not work with this machine, but the firm kick did the trick. As for how well it works, it is better than no float so I am happy with that...

Thanks, I'll give that a try tomorrow. Bruce

I have tried but it nevers goes to a float position, it only lifts the front wheels off the ground. Is it possible the linkage needs adjusting. I did not buy the machine new so I don't know if a floating boom is an option or standard. If it should be there I can look into some more but I have...

I have a 2002 JD260. It does not have the free floating feature. I would like to add it if possible for snow plowing and grading. Can this be done, or is too big of a deal and I should think about swapping out for a different machine? Thanks

The button in the top of the right control lever is broke so I cannot switch between hi and lo speed. Before I do more harm than good can someone give me some guidance on how to disassemble the handle that holds the switch? I believe I need to replace the switch and cable that runs to the...

The button in the right control lever is broke but I believe the replacement requires the entire cable. Even more important - I need someone to tell me how to disassemble the lever just to replace the switch. Please let me know if you have a switch that will fit. You can email me direct at...

I checked the tires today and it turns out they are pneumatic, not solid. I should be able to find replacements. Thanks.

I just purchased a JD260. The front tires have no tread and one sidewall has a large slice in it so I don't think it can be recapped (can it?). the rear tires look new. They are all Solideal tires. Can I replace just the front 2? Do in need to buy Solideal tires or can I use any tire with the...