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    Moving up

    I've got a YM1602 with a small Koyker loader and a 36" mower. It's worked well on our 3 acre place. We're about to move to a 19 acre hay farm and I'm afraid the 1602 will be a little out of its league. I'll need to move round bales, mow with a 5 ft mower and drag the 400' driveway...
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    3-Point Hitch  Beware cheap Quick Hitch at Harbor Freight

    I bought the HF version of a Cat 1 3 pt quick hitch becasue it seemed rugged enough and was priced right. Part #93691. But I had to return it. The ASAE spec calls for 27 1/2 " spacing between the lift arms. The HF packaging says 27 1/2". The actual hitch is 26 3/4", at least on the two we...
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    3 pt hitch bent

    My draw bar has become comma shaped for the second time. I have a 1602 2wd with a 36" Howe brush cutter. The rod bent, alllowing the sway braces to go slack and the arms to hit the tires. Can anyone offer some advice?
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    Small diesel container

    I'm looking for a small (<5 gal) yellow container to keep diesel in for my little Yanmar. I've only been able to find 5 gal ones. Does anyone know where I might find a 1-2 gallon diesel container? I'm thinking of using an old Penzoil jug, but I don't think it is sturdy enough, and it doesn't...
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    1602 Upgrades

    I just bought a 1602. Things I learned from this group were a big help in my decision. Thanks to all. I've read Yanmar US's list of issues with our imports and I actually buy into some of them. I'll probably add a ROPS when they become available later this year, and I do have PTO guards and...
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