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Paper copy: -Section 55 electrical systems -Section 90 platform, cab, bodywork in one book is $102.90 -Section 00 genral -Section 10 Engine -section 18 clutch in one book is $119.82 CD copy -in PDF format on one cd is $394.63 What is the difference between CD and paper version to warrant...

Hello all... Last summer I had the amber hydraulic shuttle light flashing (code flash) and no shuttle shifting unless the clutch was used. The diagnosis, (dealer tech over the phone) was a bad switch, on the left side of the transmission housing, above the fuel tank. I replaced the switch...

I have a 1992 Polaris Big Boss 6x6. The atv was given to me. Prior to my ownership it hadn't been run in 3 or 4 years. The years prior to that it wasn't running well. Was owned by second home owners and kids mostly used it. Anyways... After a new battery, brake hose, chain, lots of labor...

Is it possible to slip off the rear brake drum without removing the whole hub? I need to get in to look at a noise. I removed the split backing plate and can see (barely) a tin or very thin steel piece. Its round (around the hub), not a spring. I thinking its like a slinger or something similar...

I have possibly the chance to get a few large mowing jobs. Large meaning 8+ acres per customer. I aready take car of approx. 15 acres now at 5 different places. Most of the terrain is sloping to flat, rough ground, some rocks, mostly grasses and weeds with a few small saplings (1" or less)...

I need a little help pricing out a job with multiple peices of equipment? I'm not looking for exact number but more general idea. Also I am looking to be fair to my customers and fair to myself. I'll give you a situation: Culvert replacement on a drive way, dry no water to deal with. Work...

Hello all! Its been a while. The TN70DA has been doing great untill tonite. Was using the tractor and the T-8 Harley rake spreading some rock fines. Got off the tractor, shut it down as usual. Did some hand work for about 1/2 hr. Started up and the tractor wouldn't move. The hydraulic shuttle...

Its time to rent a mini again. At this time the only rentals available are a Thomas T35 and a John Deere 35C. Both have thumbs. About 1/4 of my total work will need the thumb the rest is just surface work, loading small dump truck, finish grading, replace a culvert, etc. Anybody have...

\'77 F-600 Just purchased as used 1977 f-600 2wd dump truck. Overall the truck is in good shape mechanically and body. But does needs some minor work. The front brake hydrualic hoses need to be replaced. There are 3, one at each wheel and one from the master cylinder down to the vacuum assist...

I have some questions regarding mini excavators. This summer I had a few jobs that required more than just my backhoe on my tractor. So I rented 2 different excavators. After using both I have some questions. I'm not looking for right or wrong answers just your personal opinions. Let me give...

I picked up my TN yesterday at the dealer. Had a nice chat with the service manager talking about the TN series and tractoring. He asked me if I tape my exhaust pipe during transport. I told him I don't. He mentioned at higher road speeds the turbo can free wheel with out any lubrication. So he...

A friend on mine has a 1966 International 1300 2wd truck. He is looking for rear brake shoes. The shoes measure 14"x2.5". We tried the local part store (Napa) with no luck. Does anybody know where these parts are still avalible? If not what type of differential IHC used on these trucks, in...

On my NH TN70DA with 32LC loader I have a Quick-Attach setup. I was under the impression that it will fit any Quick-Attach device with that style. I have available a 90" snow/ light material bucket (Bobcat brand) to use/try out for snow removal. I tried to install it in the tractor loader. The...

On the front of my TN70DA there is a cast piece of steel/iron below the battery that has 4 holes in the front and 3 holes on each side that are threaded. In the owners manual it gives dimensions of the hole arrangements. It also mentions that its used to mount auxiliary implements. But doesn't...

Our '84 k35 dump truck has just about had it, rust has gotten the better of it (frame). It still works but I don't think its road worthy with a full load on it, makes a good woods truck. I'm looking for something more in the medium duty line. It has to be under CDL (26K lbs??). I'm thinking...