Just got the family sled from my brother

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:38 am

My brother is giving me the JD300. This sled was bought for my mom before I was born and has been in the family ever since.

It has sat for years. I know that the originale gas tank was metal and has been changed to a plastic, other then that its origianl..

anything special on these besides clean carb fresh gas and plugs. What ratio do I mix the gas and oil?

I am real excited to have a green machine in my garage!

Thanks Bob

JDT · Post by **JDT** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:55 am

Bob is this the machine I looked at back in November in the back of the plumbing shop?

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:15 pm

No
This it is in Winterset Iowa right now

I am going to go and get it probaly end of summer.

I remember getting rides on this sled when I was in grade school really cool to be able to own it.

Bob

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:43 am

The 300 has not been ridden much in the last 20 years.

should I replace the crank seals ? Or are the seal not usally a problem on these?

Bob

JDT · Post by **JDT** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:23 am

Twenty years of sitting, it would be wise to R&R the seals. The twin kohler is the easiest engine to change seals on. You can do it with the engine mounted the tunnel even.

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:51 pm

pto side remove the clutch?
how about the mag side remove the flywheel?
Any PN for the seals any advice?
Thanks for all the help.

Bob

JDT · Post by **JDT** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:49 am

25x42x7
30x42x8

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:11 am

Thanks guys
Can't wait until I have it in my garage

Bob