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Read articles →Part 2 of a hands-on session where a prospective 1025R buyer named Nolan actually operates the tractor himself, mowing, removing and reinstalling the deck, and using the JD quick-attach loader. The host walks through real operational details: the reverse-mowing PTO switch, mulch kit trade-offs, scalping concerns, and deck removal steps. Best for shoppers who want to see a first-timer's real learning curve rather than a polished dealer demo.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors and family projects, so the perspective is that of an experienced hobbyist rather than a dealer or industry professional.
Hold down the switch like starting the PTO only when you first start going backwards. After that it stays engaged for the rest of the reverse pass.
The 60-inch deck has no center roller because its brackets differ from the 54-inch deck, but on this property they did not run into scalping issues despite five acres of mowing.
Pull the levers to raise the wheels, rotate the knob to the install position, lower the deck fully, flip the lever under the deck, then back off with PTO in rear position and 4WD engaged.
It requires more horsepower since it keeps grass inside to mulch it, and it does not lift grass as well, causing issues especially when turning.
