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    Can you mix Ag' and R4's

    Probably a wise decision. For a Kubota L235 4-wheel drive tractor, the standard front tire size is 4.00-15, and the standard rear tire size is 9.5-24. The 4WD system utilizes a front axle that is significantly different from the 2WD version, according to a Kubota parts website. Detailed Tire...
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    Oil & Fuel TC40DA: Oil change nightmare.

    Pouring engine oil directly into the valve cover port of a diesel engine can potentially cause damage, especially if done improperly or excessively. Here's why and what can happen: Overfilling: If you overfill the engine by pouring too much oil into the valve cover, the excess oil can lead to...
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    Buying a ZTR, what should I look for, or avoid?

    You are correct. “Kohler Energy, which included Kohler Power Systems and Kohler Engines, was rebranded as Rehlko in September 2024. The rebranding of Kohler Energy to Rehlko follows the acquisition of the former by Platinum Equity in May 2024, establishing it as a separate business entity...
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    Buying a ZTR, what should I look for, or avoid?

    “ Kohler manufactures internal combustion engines at several locations worldwide . Their primary facilities include: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA: This plant specializes in gasoline engines, particularly the low-mix, high-volume models like the Courage series. China (Kohler-YinXiang Ltd.): A...
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    Ford Recalling Super Duty Pickups, Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Brakes That Can Suddenly Fail

    Are you sure it has R11 and not R12. Primary Application: R-11 was primarily used in large, low-pressure centrifugal chillers designed for commercial and industrial air conditioning, such as in office buildings and hotels. CFC and Ozone Depletion: R-11 is a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and was...
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    Buying a ZTR, what should I look for, or avoid?

    That price is the cab only. Factor in the mower and installation and you are talking a $30,000 dollar lawn mower. I can remember when one could purchase a brick 3 bedroom, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room with fire place two vehicle garage and a full basement setting on a one acre...
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    Older Bad Boy Commercial machine with Cat Diesel fuel cutoff problems

    On most of the small diesel engines you have a fused relay powering a device called a controller which in turn powers the solenoid. The two wire coming to the solenoid both have voltage. When you turn the key on the voltage is applied to the solenoid by one of the wires. this extends the plunger...
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    Older Bad Boy Commercial machine with Cat Diesel fuel cutoff problems

    Sounds like your luck is the same as mine. Only the most expensive part will work. Bummer.
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    Older Bad Boy Commercial machine with Cat Diesel fuel cutoff problems

    Bad boy says they use Perkins Diesel engines is the reason I asked if the engine was gas or diesel. If the engine is a Perkins the Solenoid cost is not that bad...
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    Older Bad Boy Commercial machine with Cat Diesel fuel cutoff problems

    Is this a diesel or gas engine. Gas and diesel engine have different causes for sudden stop.
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    I'm going bigger and older.

    Two wheel drive tractors with a loader are frustration makers. Even ballast on the three point doesn’t seem to help much.
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    1st time at my new property & 1st time ever brush-hogging - some lessons learned

    Good post. Farmers found this chain trick years ago. Bush hogs, gullies, uneven terrain are good ways to cause tractor damage. A chain instead of a solid rigid top link will allow the rear of the bush hog to come up without damaging the rear housing on the tractor where the rigid top link...
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    A timber frame cabin memoir

    That is a KREG Screw. Home Depot has them. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Fasteners-Screws-Sheet-Metal-Screws-Self-Drilling-Screws/Kreg/N-5yc1vZ2fkpe5wZ3bm
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    anyway to identify which gas is in this cylinder?

    I would vent the gas in a well ventilated area, knock or take the valve off and sell the tank at a scrap metal dealer. My life is worth more than a questionable rusty metal cylinder containing an unknown gas under pressure.
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    x585 PTO solenoid problem

    If the PTO will spin it sounds like the solenoid is engaging the PTO shaft. The X728 also has a internal Hydraulic Clutch.
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