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So, the dipstick for my engine oil has always seemed like a very loose fit to me. I got more concerned after a recent leak that some stuff might work its way into the dipstick hole, especially with the dipstick moving a bit loosely (i.e. it easily jiggles side-to-side in the hole). When I...

We get some interesting bugs here... And Colorado really isn't a very "buggy" place (compared to areas around our country that are more humid). Here's a cool beetle that showed up when it was warmer out... about the size of a key, as you can see.

Here are those pictures... First, what the other end of the fuel return line looks like at gas tank; it's the same small hose and clamp at the engine. Second, a picture of the leaking end of line, showing the bites by the clamp and the spring coils (the other piece of rubber line is a "plug"...

OK, here's a couple photos from the engine compartment. Four hoses go into that rectangular hole in the firewall, just under the fuse block. The leaking hose is likely one of the bottom two (it is NOT the clearest one you see, on upper right - that hose is clean and dry). Most of the...

Hi all, I have a leak that is coming from one of the hydraulic steering lines (Kioti CK20HST). Leak is right next to or inside (i.e. on instrument panel side) the firewall where lines go into the steering box. There are 4 lines that go into the box from the engine compartment; they are in a...

I'm going to vote for hammered copper (Rustoleum). I then went to search the internet for examples, which I used on a steel cabinet and old trunk metal parts recently. Lo and behold!!!, someone else who did a vise restoration using it! Here's the full link and then a picture here for those...

Hi Team :D , I'm wanting to clear a lot of rocks off the surface of our field. I know there will be more surfacing each year, so I'm looking for a way to do this from time to time without getting a rockbox (too expensive, one use item). One option that sounded neat come from this post...

My Kioti CK20S with backhoe is fairly new to me. As I go to set up for backhoe usage, the front wheels are s'posed to get raised just off the ground by putting down the FEL bucket (lip tipped slightly down to dig in if there is movement). Some ground around my place is solid sandstone rock...

Hi helpful friends! :D Neighbor has a JD 870 that sits out in the weather. Recently started having intermittent problems with some of his gauges (I think temp and fuel, just like in this post: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/179724-jd-870-gauges-mystery.html Can...

I just got my Kioti CK20S HST TLB a couple weeks ago. Got my first chance to do some real work with the backhoe, and dug up some interesting critters: A nest of garter snakes. Three of them, each about 4 feet long. Unfortunately, one of them did not survive the experience :( , but the others...

Just a shout out to my TBN friends who helped me with the details & decision. As they say over in the Kioti forums, today I'll become "A new member of The Pack"!!! Howooooooo!!! (Try imagining a coyote making that sound :) ) This afternoon, they'll deliver my Kioti CK20S HST with KB2465 BH and...

Hey pack, I submitted a general buying question, but want to ask you all to have a look as well, if there's any Kioti-specific comments from "The Pack." I'm hoping to join you, but would like your feedback on other thread first...:confused: :confused: :confused: See...

So, I'm considering a different tractor than the one from last month (another story, will elaborate later). Dealer has quoted me on Kioti CK20S HST with FEL and BH. Being sold as new. In response to a query on year and hours, dealer just wrote me: Question: Does this sound right? Should...

Please see my thread regarding possible purchase of Bobcat CT235: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/237752-may-have-missed-50hr-servicing.html I posted it under "Buying Advice" for wider coverage, but it is a Bobcat , so someone looking at this Bobcat specific forum...

So I'm looking at a tractor that has 125 hours, with backhoe (2010 Bobcat CT235). On consignment at local dealer. I've spoken with the actual owner, and seems unsure about whether the 50 and 100 hour fluid/filter changes were done. They have been greasing it, but I'm just not sure they know...

Hey BC folks, I've been to the Bobcat website and done searches there and on the 'net, and could not find the exact answers, so maybe one of you could answer or confirm a few current Bobcat details. (I'm thinking about a purchase; there are dealers near me, and also some used ones available...

Here's an unsafe one worth seeing: gunning the tractor into a slope, and threatening to tip backwards (don't count on the cart to save him). Of course, there are people all around yelling advice (in Portuguese; not sure if Portugal, Brazil, or where), and he has no ROPS. :( It's only funny...

Took me a while to get this (promised back on post #4 of this thread) but here it is! This is a real tree, in the gardens as mentioned above. -Mitch

Is that your house next to the second one? :confused3::shocked::shocked: Looks like it could use a little maintenance! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Hey Jesse, I've always been fascinated by trees as well. Just got back from San Antonio for the first time. There were some really impressive and gnarly live oaks both along the river walk area, and in the courtyard of the Alamo itself. Really something! At home, I have a picture of my wife...

Looking at used TLBs. I've seen a couple of backhoes with stabilizers that are vertical and close-in to the tractor body, as opposed to the more common ones that drop down to the sides of the tractor like the wings of a butterfly (outriggers). Below are two pics to show what I mean... vertical...

Q: You remove gas that is up to several months old from your equipment (in prep for winter storage). What do you do with it? OK to put it in the car? What about the 50:1 gas-oil mixture from 2-cycle engines? Also OK to put in car? I'm still learning (since getting more gas-powered equip...

Quick question: I see a number of opportunities to buy a tractor about the size for my needs with low hours, but the seller either does not know if fluids have been changed (e.g. they purchased the tractor used and don't know the history), or is dodgy (and so it makes it seem like they have not...

I don't know a whole lot about engines, so I thought I'd try you all. I have a Gravely Commercial 10a (walk behind tractor) I use to do mowing with a 40-inch front mower. Kohler 10-hp engine I believe.... aircooled only. Yesterday was a hot day, I had been mowing for about 2 hours, and then...

Hi all, So I haven't "pulled the trigger" on getting a tractor yet, and spring is coming. Our acre of field grass has started to grow, and I saw a Gravely appear on craigslist. I may go over for a look and check it out. I'm not a motors/mechanics experienced person, so could you give me a...

Hey folks, I've been reading since this summer, but just joined last week and made my first posts then. I was about to rent a tractor for the weekend, and folks offered a lot of useful advice and help prior to my delving into all the chores I had planned. If you're interested, you'll find the...

Howdy all, I've been reading this website for a few months, and lots of great info. Thanks for such a great resource. I have about 1.2 acres of farm-y land, coupled with 14 acres of mountain-y land that we just bought this spring. I'm thinking I'll need a tractor, but am slow to make such a...