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    Rear Finish Mower First Choice Finish Mowers?

    Get it! I bought an 84” one about 14 years ago, used but like new. I think I paid $1800-$2000 for it. Buy Smart is the importer for these and is less than 10 miles from me. I have replaced blades and belts twice. I also replace one wheel assembly and bearings in the other three. Since I managed...
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    Cub cadet RZT left side slower

    Thanks for the suggestions. The mower is located at a friend of mines home. I only get a chance to get by there once to twice a month. I’ll check next time I’m there.
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    Cub cadet RZT left side slower

    I think this a fairly common concern. I’ve searched but can’t seem just the right answer. This RZT50 left motor is tracking a little to the left. It has been gently used with about 200 hrs. With both handles forward it will track to the left. I can keep it straight with no problem by pulling...
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    Cost of pallet forks

    I lucked out. After I retired I remembered that we had taken a set of 42” forks off a tow motor and replaced them with 48” forks years ago. I called the guy and asked if they were still sitting in the same spot against the wall. He said “yep, you want them?” And of course, you know the answer...
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    Need to purchase a hospital bed for mom

    Medicare would approve one for my 89 year old father. The medical supplier said we could pay the difference for the better one.
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    Grapple style preference

    I like #1. This is a WR Long OBG. Before I got pallet forks I used it for picking up all kinds of things. Plus, I could hook chains underneath and pick up stuff. Getting up overgrown bushes is a breeze. Just tilt downward, push under the bush and curl up. It pops them right out of the ground...
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    UTV Tires

    I have an ‘08 Yamaha rhino. Soon after getting it I installed a set of ITP mud lite xtr’s. Many will installed larger than factory sizes, but resist the urge. Larger tires will hurt acceleration and not handle as well. I like the mud lites for traction in wet spots, rocks and hills. I use the...
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    Anyone buy anything from ORECRD? Too good to be true?

    They say, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. I think I’ll pass. Thanks.
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    Anyone buy anything from ORECRD? Too good to be true?

    While I was browsing the web for Pat’s ez hitches I came across the website for ORECRD. Their contact address is in New York. Most sites show Pat’s from $165-$240. They have cat 1 ez hitch for $68. Sounds too good. Anyone bought anything from there? They have some amazingly good prices on ag...
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    Joining PVC to CPVC

    Shark bite fittings work great in this case.
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    3-Point Hitch Need advice on top link height with finishing mower

    Is it possible to bolt the rear of the long arms to the hole in the rear of the bracket on the back of the deck? It looks there are two bolt holes n that bracket. If so, I think it would tilt everything to the rear and have the affect of giving you more space at the pto shaft.
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    What is the best house wash solution in 2021 for vinyl siding?

    I have had great results with 30 seconds outdoor cleaner from Lowe’s. Mix it 1:1. In the past I used outdoor Clorox mixed the same and was fairly happy with that. I sprayed it on with a 25 gallon garden sprayer and then washed it off after sitting a few minutes with the pressure washer. With...
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    Side or rear discharge, mulching or bagging?

    I have a 7 ft. rear finish mower rear discharge mower for my tractor. I’m really happy with that, as it doesn’t matter if I’m cutting on the left or right side. It distributes the clippings fairly well without rafting. I also have a JD 445 with a 60” mulching deck and a JD 445 with a hydraulic...
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    7 bushel rear bagger for 425

    If you go to jdparts.com and search for catalog pc2111, I think you will find your bagger. Unfortunately it does not appear that the parts is serviced separately.
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