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    DF-354 : Ignition Switch Substitution?

    Hi Guys, I was using my tractor yesterday, and shut it off to take a break. When I tried to fire it up again, I broke off the key in the ignition switch.... I've read about the Ford ignition switch on this forum, has anyone installed one in their DF-354? Is there another switch (besides the...
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    DF-354 : Hydraulic fluid fill point, drain point, and liquid level?

    Hello all, My owners manual is very vague when it comes to specifying these three items. Can any of you help me out so I can keep tabs on my hydraulic system? Thanks in advance, Mike
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    DF-354 lift arms not parallel....did I break something?

    I've got a 2004 DF-354, and this weekend I noticed that the two lift arms at the rear of the tractor are not level with one another? Don't the arms share a common splined shaft inside the housing? If not, is there a way to adjust them to be parallel with each other, or have I broken something...
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    DF-354 front wheels...anyone have a spare set?

    The previous owner of my tractor swapped the original AG front tires for something that would do less damage while driving on turf. The original tires and a set of tubes were included with the tractor, and I'd like to mount them on a second set of rims for quick swapouts. - Does anyone have a...
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    Backhoe  DF-354 Backhoe Subframe Mounting Method?

    How many of you DF-354 owners have a subframe style backhoe? My backhoe subframe is mounted to the tractor with five quick-release pins: two under the transmission, two under the rear axle, and one at the trailer hitch. At the rear of the subframe (about 12" from the rear), there are two...
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    Dong Feng DF-354.....to buy or not to buy?

    Hi all.... I've searched all around the internet, and this seemed like a good place to sign up and make my first post! A neighbor is offering to sell a DF-354 (Bulldog brand) with a Koyker #160 loader and LW-7 backhoe attachment. It's only got about 100 hours on it, and is in very good...
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