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That's not normal, I think it's probably a mistake. I"d check the manual. I don't have any JD books so I don't know if an operators manual would have any wiring info, it might have to be a service manual. If you have a Kohler engine with a Delco-Remy starter generator they are normally negative ground.

@@PackratsFabrications Thanks for the quick reply. In your video, you have the battery with the terminals towards the front of the tractor, and the ground cable is on the left side terminal. Aren't most small batteries positive on that side?

The batteries are available either way. I used one of my Wheel Horse batteries, I don't know what the JD should have. I also don't have the battery hold down bracket, that might dictate which style should be used.

@@PackratsFabrications Does it make sense that with the positive side grounded, it seems to run fine and the voltage regulator is charging the battery?

That's interesting, I've never thought to try it. In the Delco-Remy Starter/Generator service manual the example circuits are shown as negative ground. When I buy a regulator the box or documents usually say for negative ground systems so maybe you'd have to change the regulator. The starter is a DC motor so I'd think it would run backwards if you connect it backwards. It seems to me it might work if you have a starter that turns the correct direction (Cub Cadet starter generators turn the other direction) and possibly a positive ground regulator if they are different. If anybody knows for sure, add a comment.

Lost the cap off my dielectric grease a yr ago. Going to try this, thanks!

@@timothyhatton6044 just don’t tell her where the cap is lol. You are welcome.

Hi, no, in 1956 there were 2 models, RJ25 and RJ35 both with variable speed belt drive (no gear transmission) and straight steel front axle. In 1960 there were 2 models, 400 and 550 (both called a suburban) with 3-speed transmissions and a cast iron front axle.

@@PackratsFabrications thank you for clearing that up as I have a 1960 suburban 400

I think most are in the hands of collectors now. Check eBay, Facebook marketplace, and garden tractor websites, maybe local farm shows.

If you have 2 mixture adjusting screws, and can identify which one is the idle screw and which one is the main screw, then yes the same concept should apply.

@@PackratsFabrications Thank you very much I will try that

Yep, I worked in a machine shop for a while. Thanks for the comment.

Yes they are hard to find.

You might have a model 551. In 1961 Wheel Horse introduced their new transmission with 2-piece cast iron case on models 551 and 701. The 2-piece cast iron transmissions used the cast iron hitch.

@@PackratsFabrications original motor is long gone but this also has a steering column aluminum gastank it is a 2 piece rear end and sterup footrest looks like a 753 but the beltgard got a c cutout in front near motor

I don't think so. As long as it is not binding, not touching anything around it. Some have a few links like a chain that have to be lined up right.

If the shifter moves forward and back like it normally would but don't move sideways at all, the shifter rails inside might be stuck or rusted. Pull the drain plug and see if water comes out first. If no water comes out put the plug back in. If you remove the shifter boot there's a full dog set screw with a lock nut. If you remove the set screw you can remove the shifter and look down into the hole. When you put it back together both rails should be in neutral, the tip of the setscrew goes into the hole of the shifter pivot ball. When you tighten the lock nut, the screw should be in as far as possible without binding the shifter movement.

@@PackratsFabrications I really appreciate the advice. It moves freely side to side in neutral but will not go into any of the gears , so the shifter rails are probably the problem. It sat out exposed to the elements, and I looked at it today and the shift boot is half gone, so water probably did get in.

If the tip of that set screw breaks off the top of the shifter can move side to side but the shifter is really twisting. That's an easier problem to fix, check the tip of that set screw. there should be an unthreaded portion at the tip about 1/8 inch long to go into the shifter pivot ball hole. It has to be a full-dog style or at least a half-dog style set screw, not everybody sells them.

@@PackratsFabrications Thanks again, I’ll check it out tomorrow and see if I can figure it out. Thanks for taking the time to help a guy out 👍

Went to school for auto-diesel mechanics, worked in mold shop (machine shop), assembled custom automated machines to test or assemble your product, switched to software department and programmed custom automated machines, now slowing down, part time machine shop. Thanks for watching.

@@PackratsFabrications Thank you for the reply. Keep up the good work! Hopefully there is a new clean-up series coming soon?

Here's 3 possibilities: 1. If the mower deck drive belt is loose it might squeak, make sure the belt is the right tension. 2. If the mower deck drive belt is worn out it might ride too low in the pulley and not get traction. It has to be riding on the angled part of all the pulleys. 3.If the mower deck can't turn for any reason, like a bad spindle bearing or something jammed in the blades, the belt might slip is it can't turn the mower. Disconnect the drive belt and make sure the blades turn easy.