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    shop manual - need MX 5400 kubota but only finding M series

    MX5400 WSM is Part # 9Y111-21160 Available at Messick's for an eye popping $207.68 and at parts.mbtractor.com for $196.28
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    shop manual - need MX 5400 kubota but only finding M series

    I believe your manual is TC860-19712 I can't fine it either. Sorry this operator's manual
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    I suck: Mice!

    Here is a one time solution: Mice Barrier For Cars - UCNRS
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    MX5400

    MX5400
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    Parking Brake Alarm?

    Had that same issue with leaving the parking brake on. Then it occurred to me - just drive it like a car. You never put your car in gear without stepping on the brake (which kicks my parking off). I already had the muscle memory, I just needed to apply it.
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    Easy Peasy self oil change

    Can't help you there as I have not worked on inboard engines.
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    Easy Peasy self oil change

    As a prior professional mechanic I would never advise sucking the oil out of an engine unless it has no drain plug. This method will leave sludge and perhaps metal shavings in the bottom of the oil pan. While I understand the mobility issues because I have them, the only proper way to change the...
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    Hello from the south shore of Lake Erie.

    Purchased my first tractor this summer - MF231 w/MF231 FEL. First diesel. Hours were just under 1k so before using it I decided to do the 1K service. Had the wonderful experience of bleeding the fuel lines after replacing the fuel filter - live and learn. Let a dealer adjust the valves because I...
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