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    New Kubota Corrosion

    Doesn't matter much the metal. For example, you see that corrosion on both ends of a battery cable (copper) from the battery to the starter or solenoid. With the power off it leaks a weak backwards current to ground. Ground would be any part of the tractor that would carry a current including...
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    New Kubota Corrosion

    Finally, someone that knows what they are talking about. I was hoping that this post would go on forever before that knowledge was revealed. Love having the answer and seeing all the pot shots and arguments when know body actually knows. Very few people know of this problem, but I've delt with...
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    Bought a New L3902, turned out to be a 2019

    Same Here. Bought a 2012 SC Cub Cadet and received a 2008. My seat was dry rotted from outdoor exposure. Had to fight them tooth and nail to get a new one. Found out that for tractors thats very common.
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    Removing Oil stains on asphalt driveway

    When I was a kid working in a gas station I had to clean up a lot of oil and gas spills. Used oil dry and a swiveling mop handle with a 2x4 bolted to the end of it to break down and rub it in. Worked pretty good. Nothing in this world will make the stain disappear completely other than time and...
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    Can lawnmower blades be sharpened with the bevel on the bottom?

    I'm guessing that balancing the blade doesn't matter as well. That way of sharpening them to be like a razor blade isnt needed to cut a blade of grass. The 3000 rpms it spins is enough in its own. A properly sharpened blade with the correct angle should have a 1/32 flat edge. Yes there are...
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    Parking Lithium powered Equipment in the house or garage

    Most older people that dont worry about it are thinking that their ole gas powered mower will take them through the change for the rest of their lives so why bother. The others that except and defend it are justifying their mistakes. By acknowledging and being aware of the dangers, my...
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    Parking Lithium powered Equipment in the house or garage

    The Danger of Parking Lithium powered Mowers, Bikes ect in the garage or house. Examples of other smaller devices as well and their dangerous surprises.
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    2 Stage Snowblower on a Gravel Drive (How To)

    Found a good video how to rig your 2 stage snowblower to shovel that gravel drive without throwing the rocks in the process. Ive been doing this for the last 10 years with no problems at all. Plow Snow off a Gravel Driveway with a 2 Stage Snow Blower How To
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    Kubota 3010 belly deck blade went flying

    Helpful video to prevent the blades falling of as your Kubota ages. Same design on zero turns, smaller tractors as well as other brands.
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    Bought new pickup should I get it undercoated ?

    Dont do it. This happen to me took 5 years to destroy my truck
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    Wheelbarrow tires going flat

    have lasted 10 years so far for me. Mine was an 8 inch rim. https://www.lowes.com/pl/Tire-aid--Tire-inner-tubes-Tire-repair-Automotive-maintenance-Automotive/4294542212?refinement=4294742271
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    New Tractor Sales Are Declining

    Inflation never goes backwards especially now. If your waiting for prices to decline dont hold your breath. Everything and especially anything that has to do with using fossil fuels is getting taxed to death right now, Prices are passed on to the consumer. A new administration will step in and...
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    Oil change intervals

    Your wasting money which it sounds like you have plenty and mostly wasting a valuable resource. If your old school with any automotive knowledge you should know that there was a time that you just changed the filter and added oil if needed.
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    Yesterday. Would you buy and EV?

    You do know that Vice President Biden has just recruited 86,000 heavily armed IRS tax auditors. I wouldn't be boasting to much about how your scamming my tax dollars off the federal gov.
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