i asked here awhile back about son N laws Scotts, it was made by JD, but it also has a decal stating JD on it.

Should be able to find that post by searching

Your tractor is actually an earlier one made by Murray. Do you need parts lists or are looking for anything specific?

The earlier Scotts were Murray's mfgd for HD. You know the easiest way to differentiate the two is that Murray machines have the fuel tank behind the engine, John Deere machines are behind the seat. Parts support is excellent for these since Briggs and Stratton bought Murray, and you can search for parts right on HD's site.

Actually the easiest way is when the Deere dealer tells you to take it elsewhere. At least they do by me. No Murray or Craftsman for that matter."Due to parts availability" it claims, but we know better. I have found a few Murray things that are nla though but generally Briggs did a good job. BTW Deere built Scotts can have an under hood fuel tank.