JD 216...just riding along happily mowing and Tractor died. Out of gas? NO. Started again. Turned on PTO. DIED. Battery dead. How is battery on 216 charged? Alternator? What should I check and where is it located? I am an old lady living in the back country trying to make due Help!

I just got a JD 216 after I blew up the engine on my LA145. I love the old girl but she needs a little work. I dropped the deck and have been trying to replace the belt but I can't find the right length. Still have a slight miss to work on to but the old girl has been a lot of life left in...

I'm looking for a power flow bagger system for my JD 216 tractor. I have the 47" mower deck (SN: 047J 434658M). Does anyone know where I can purchase the parts or somebody willing to sell theirs? I was also curious if any other series baggers work with the 200 series tractors. Any links or...