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    Double Acting Valve Install **Help**

    I am in the midst of installing the double acting valve on my DK35....I am in the process of removing the two studs to install the new longer studs. How do I screw them in without buggering them up? Any other recommendations for this install are much appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
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    Parts and Service Supplier

    With Wallace out of the game, what other Kioti friendly company goes above and beyond to help their customers and provide the best service, support, and parts prices? I did just order a valve from ABCGROFF and they were great. Any other suggestions on who rises above the rest?
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    Top-N-Tilt for DK35

    I have been researching the top-n-tilt for my DK35 and found the link to Carter and Carter Machinery, Hay Equipment Headquarters in a prior thread. I am wondering if anyone here knows the dimensions for the system needed for my DK35? The website lists several different sizes/lengths of...
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    Lost Keys

    I have misplaced the keys to my DK35. Is there an easy way to get them replaced? Can I order a new set based upon the PIN number or other ID number? Or do I need to call out the locksmith and have them make a new key? Any suggestions are appreciated. Jeff
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    Smoking Husqy

    Had a weird experience this afternoon that really caught my attention. I've got a Husqvarna GTH2554XP riding mower with a Kawaski 25hp engine. I mowed for about 1.5 hours until my wife came out to ask me a question. She talked for about 10 minutes (I listened) and then I restarted the...
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    Welding/Tractor=Question

    Is there any reason to be concerned about welding hooks on a loader bucket without first disconnecting the tractor's 12v battery? I'm not sure if the electrical system could be damaged...
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    PHD-Metric???

    I'm researching PHD for my DK35 tractor. The Howse PHDH50 mentions a #4 metric driveshaft. What does that mean? When shopping do I need to be concerned about this number and whether it will fit my tractor? I apologize for the double post, I didn't get any replies in the attachment forum...
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    Posthole Digger  PHD

    I'm researching PHD for my 35hp tractor. The Howse PHDH50 mentions a #4 metric driveshaft. What does that mean? When shopping do I need to be concerned about this number and whether it will fit my tractor?
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    Swimming Pool Suggestions

    The wife and I are going to have a inground pool built. I'm looking for any suggestions/advice/comments you may have. We live in N. Ca, just north of Sacramento. Unfortunately pool construction companies are very few and the horror stories of pool construction abound...We haven't talked with...
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    Top-N-Tilt

    Is there a preassembled (designed/engineered for) TNT kit available for my DK35? Other threads on this subject refer to piece-mealing your own system and require heavy customization. If not, does anyone have a parts list for a TNT system that will easily fit my DK35 and a reputable source...
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    Tires  Checking waterfilled tire pressures

    How do you check the tire pressure in a water filled tire and get an accurate reading? I seem to have a low tire but can't get an accurate reading with the tire in the 12 or 6 o'clock position.
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    Front Cowl, Rubber Grommet

    I just noticed the rubber grommet which holds the front cowl into the chassis is missing. To clarify, the cowl has two pins which sit inside a grommet which is mounted inside a hole on the chassis. Is there a source for the grommets other than Kioti??? I'm hopeful the hardware store or lowes...
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    how to cut metal tubing angles

    I want to build a roll cage for my tractor. How do I cut metal tubing ends to a certain angle to get a flush fit at the joints for welding. I hate to fill the voids with weld and hate the thought of guessing the angles with the torch. Any help is very much appreciated. If you can point me in...
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    Post hole digger/DK35

    I'm looking for suggestions on which post hole power unit to consider for my DK35. I've looked at the Rhino model RPHD and SPHD on line but they don't show HP required. I'm looking for brand names and proper sizes for my tractor. Thank you in advance...
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    Gravel Road Maintenance, Which Implement

    I've got about 3 miles of gravel driveway to maintain. I've got a bit of washboarding and a few rougher areas to work over. I've got a DK35 with a BB. I'm wondering what the concensus is on using the BB for this vs using something a bit more specialized such as a landplane, a rake or other...
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