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    Cruise control ? for RTV 1100- have bad leg

    I have a 2013 RTV 1100CRXL-A which is a camo cab built in 2013 before they went to the new body style. I have been pulling two field mowers (Acre-Ease) since I bought it, to cut about 8 acres. Now my right leg is having issues, a cruise control or ground speed control would be great. There is...
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    RTV 1100 hydraulic plow gone crazy

    New machine with 7 ft straight blade with hydro lift and angle. When cold if I press the plow down button the plow goes down to the full extent pushing the front wheels up. I cannot stop the extent of the down command until the machine gets warm. Is this normal ? Does cold fluid keep the valve...
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    RTV 1100 Snow plow button location ??

    Bought a new RTV 1100 , dealer to mount the kubota hydraulic HD plow (straight , not V ). Plow has electric lift, and uses the rear dump bed hoses for angle. I asked sales guy where the electric lift button will go. He didnt know. He said on RTV 900's - with no auto style dash it is under the...
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    Seat for TC33D worn out- options ?

    Comfy seat for the last 14 years but the plastic is spliting. Are there standard mounting configurations ? Northern catalog arrived this week and lots of seats that looked comfy. Tractor is 1999 production , I think the D may have given the suspension seat over the base model? cant recall. Went...
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    Push Mower 21" Recommend ???

    Hi, I need a new push mower for the tight areas. I have a 10 yr old Toro personal pace- rear wheel drive, 21", with a Briggs ,alum. deck . It is still OK but I need it to move to another small property forever. I do not want a mulching deck or bagging. I mow a bank with it and some tight spots...
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    Snow Tires for tractor ??

    NH TC33D turfs , been plowing for 11 years 700 ft asphalt, 300 ft stone driveway and assorted trails as needed. Hmmmmm I run those exotic studless Ice/Snow tires on my 4WD truck (Bridgestone Blizz WS965, LRE) and my AUdi Bridg Blizz WS60...I buy the stickiest ice tire they make for the car...
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    When to adjust valves? 1999 TC33

    Going into 1300 hrs on my TC33 and had to look at something in the manual. I saw a valve adjust recommended at 800 hrs. Anybody done this? I searched here and didn't get any posts covering this issue. May be smokin alittle more than usual, hard to tell. Also i have original fanbelt. Anyone...
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    M59 vs L45 TLB

    Been looking at Deere 110 and now considering one of the above any comments. The 7-8000lb machine with rear PTO is what I am after. thanks
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    No stick spray lube

    I've been using pam on my bucket and blade for years. Recently the cans were frozen in the barn and wouldn't spray much. WD40 was frozen too. So I tried spraying the smelliest spray lube I have, it really has a nasty odor so I avoid it when I can. Anyhow I sprayed the bucket and blade with...
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    TC 33 Fuel sender swap? any ideas how to

    1999 TC 33D , fuel gauge stuck on full. Couldn't find any old posts covering how to replace sender. I know it may be the dash gauge or wire , but counter man send alot of calls repalcement senders. Thought I'd start here. thanks
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    Boomer -MMM Belt adjustment ,914A , 60in.

    I put a new belt on the mower and the adjustment bolt is 2 inches off from the previous setting with the old belt. The 2 in. difference is after I adjusted to the recomended 5 9/16th in spring length on the tension spring. Belt felt too tight after I tried adjusting up to the previous mark I had...
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    Spreader  Storage solution for 500# spreader?

    I have one of those large orange cone 3pt spreaders from TSC. Taking up valuable floor space. Has anybody hung one from a wall or overhead? The weight cant be more than 200-250 lbs. thanks
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    Need construction backhoe for small farm-? size

    After years of avoiding purchasing a backhoe, I finally have enough work to justify the purchase of a $25k used machine. I've considered rental for a couple months but have a good day job that only allows a few hours a week for the projects. I've hired pro's with backhoes, track loaders...
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    TC33D Leaky Front Axle-can't find source

    Somehow fluid is vanishing from my front axle. Went to service the axle with fresh fluid and it was dry. Filled it up and started monitoring dipstik. I loose half in just <50 hours. Thought I originally had dementia and forgot to refill after the last service. But it continues to gobble fluid...
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    Shear Pin for brush hog

    Is there a symbol ot letters on the head of a shear pin. Or do we just use grade 3 or lesser junk hardware.. It's a 60 in. HD rotary brush cutter. oh and anyone have a tip to re-assemble the collar over the grease fitting on the end of a pto shaft? it's a plastic inner ring that snaps? into...
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