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    Alligator Attacks in Florida

    I use to find it amazing that people are still attacked by alligators. That was my feelings until I was at Sanibel Island the same week when that Woman was attacked by a 12(ft?) gator. What amazed me was the speed inwhich the gator can attack. I guess a quick flick of it's tail will launch...
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    Man's Best Friend

    Man\'s Best Friend Sometimes don't you think your dog's mind disconnects randomly? Cat 1 Dog 0
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    Creative Use of your Backhoe

    Didn't have the correct change.
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    Tires  Nu-Air Tires

    Saw this on another BBS: Nu-Air Solid Tires I can image what a flat would do to ruin a weekend of seat time.
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    Are there Different grades (strength) for V-Belts?

    Curious if drive (V-pulley) belts are sold with different grades or strength. I was looking at the selection at my local TSC store and I could not determine if a belt is rated in some way. The only difference was the base material used in its construction and of course it's price. I own a...
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    Why do dealers shy away from issuing Case #s?

    Two of my local JD dealers are very reluctant to issue (request) case numbers on problems I found in the online JD parts system. In researching the pns for mating connectors I have come across missing PNs and wrong PNs on the WEB site. My first attempt to notify JD was via their Corporate...
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    Finding the mating Connector PN?

    I was wondering if www.deereparts.com had a menu that for a given connector part number, it would provide the mating connector's part number. There are a few connectors in the main wiring harness that mates with connector "B" but "B" is not sold separately. At least it does not show up in the...
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    Bridge 1 Hoe 0

    Construction accident on I-70 see attached pic
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    Parasailing with a Tractor = Stupidity

    Parasailing
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    A cheaper 40 amp Alternator for my X595?

    I was wondering if anyone has come across a cheaper 40amp alternator for the X595 (Yanmar) diesel engine. The JD upgrade for $400 is too much.
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    Pulling the 54in mmm off the X595 - problems

    Over the weekend I was swapping out my 54in mowing deck for the winter. This was the first time I'd ever removed my deck. I lowered the deck and removed the shaft drive. I then raised the deck and set the cut height to 5in, per the manual. So far so good, The instructions say to rotate the...
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    Ultimate Select Garden Tractors X700-X748?

    Are these new garden tractors by John Deere? I noticed they appeared in the JD parts catalog while I was searching for a PN.....mmmm......
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    X Series Front Hitch Questions

    I just received my front blade, front hitch and angle unit for my X595. Nice equipment, Some newbee questions: - During the off season do you store the front hitch attached to the blade (as one unit) or separate them and store separately? I was thinking about recycling a motorcycle lift (the...
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    Johnny Bucket or the Superior Scoop?

    Looking ahead to winter and snow...... I have been struggling with a decision on which to buy. Johnny Bucket www.johnnybucket.com or the Superior Scoop www.superior-tech.com The John Deere 45 loader is out of the question due to cost. I own a X595 and will use of for snow removal and...
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    Oil & Fuel  Diesel Anticavition Additives Explanation

    ....Something I read about diesel specific antifreeze, I'm having a hard time accepting this explanation of cavitation but obviously it happens, or does it? from www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------cut here------------------------- Excuse me if I seem a little dense today, alot...
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