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    OK so what's the drill? How do I get this @#$*&^+ back hoe back on the tractor?

    Re: OK so what's the drill? How do I get this @#$*&^+ back hoe back on the tractor?
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    2538 Hydraulic Top Link ???

    Just rolled 200 hours on my machine and am looking to upgrade. Pat's easy change was the latest and now I am thinking hydraulic top link. I spend a fair amount of time adjusting manually and looking to make it more convenient. I currently have a dealer installed 3rd function for the front...
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    3rd function and grapple on 2538

    I went with the stock options from Mahindra. Worked well so far and done everything I asked it to. I think the aftermarket stuff is cheaper and has more to offer from what I have read. Small brush and shrubs are easy to move once you get the hang of it. Just takes some time to learn where...
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    Quick work of Cedar and Stump

    Wife wanted a garden right where a cedar was. 25' tall tree and stump removed in half an hour. Figured I would share another success story!
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    2538 sputters at/above 1600rpm

    puffs some smoke and doesn't like to run over 1600 rpm. Dealer was out twice to do the ecu stuff and to his defense I haven't told him about this issue. Just figured I would post here. Sounds like some similar stuff going on with others as well? any ideas or stuff to chew on would be...
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    2538 50/100 hour

    I changed oil at 50 hours. I am now at 100 and called my dealer for recommend service parts. Parts he recommended: only one of the fuel filters (hoping it is the easier one to get to) 1 hydro filter 1 hydraulic filter gear lube for front axle oil change hydraulic/transmission fluid Said just...
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    Oil Change 2538

    Here is a pic of my two plugs. I cleaned one off for comparison. Looks a little "hairy" but I hear that is normal especially for first oil change. Figured I would post incase someone wants to compare. I did put just over the suggested 5 liters in there trying to get the dipstick to show...
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    Stumpin 2538

    Got this big cherry out last night... along with 3 others... smaller birch. I have learned that while working on stumps it is a delicate process to pick only what you can rip. Slamming a BH into heavy stuff doesn't work but with a little (by little I mean a lot) finesse you can get some some...
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    2538 Maintenance Question

    Dealer just sent me quote for $700 for the 50 hour. Quickly moving on to plan B... I have read a few threads with guys trying to figure out cross reference filters. Has that been finalized? Also, some guys say yes to air/fuel filter at this point... some say no. Does everyone agree on...
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    New to Forums--New 2538 Owner

    Good day all-- 2538 TLB delivered a couple weeks ago. 42 hours on the meter now and all is well. Glad I didn't go any smaller-- big enough to get something done and small enough to still cut grass with the 3pt finish mower. Added some lumens to the roll bar, ripper finger being made there...
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