I bought this tractor on a whim over a year ago. I have never used it and I really do not need it.It only has 1060 hours on it.I am a city person I really know little about tractors. I may not be able to answer a lot of your questions.I did some work on it; replaced radiator hoses, belts and fluid, flushed and replaced the oil, filters, etc.I also have the Operator's and Repair Manuals.This is a diesel engine not gas. It starts and runs. I did have a problem with the PTO.Could not get the tractor and attachment to run together.This tractor is sold AS IS WHERE IS.