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    Montana 3040 Electrical Question

    I have a Montana 3040 that I am trying to obtain information on the 6 wire connector at the rear of the tractor that I assume is for trailers of other devices. I has black, white, green, red and two yellow wires. I want to connect my 12 foot utility trailer and any information will be...
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    Balancing Front Tires?

    I have a Montana 3040 with Industrial tires. I just replaced the front tires and was wondering if one needs to balance tractor tires as you would an automobile?
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    Montana 3040 Repair Manual

    I seem to be having a problem with my brakes on the right hand side. Brake is grabbing and making noise. Only seems to occuring in 4th gear at higher speed. Does anyone have a digital copy of the repair manual for the 3040.
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    Montana 3040 Hydraulic Fluid

    I am making headway in getting everything I need to service my Montana 3040 with shuttleshift transmission. Can anyone tell me the best hydraulic fluid to replace the LS fluid specified in the owners manual? Thanks
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    Montana 3040 Oil Filter

    I have a Donaldson oil filter, P/N P502067 that is much smaller than the one on my Montana 3040. Can anyone tell me what is a good compatible filter? Thanks,
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    3-Point Hitch  Hydraulic Top Link Question

    I just installed a new hydraulic top link cylinder from CCM Machinery on my 3040 today. I purchased the cylinder and the hose kit with poppet valves from them. My tractor configuration per the manual is as follows: 4 remotes labeled from top left facing rear of the tractor and going...
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    3040 and Shredder

    I just installed a 5' King Kutter shredder purchased from Tractor Supply under their County Line Branding. Tried it for the first time and seemed to work okay but I experienced some vibration at lower speeds. I used the "Independent PTO" setting but I need to know if you actually run up the...
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    PTO Horsepower

    I have checked every spec I can find on my 3040 and cannot find any reference to the PTO horsepower. I states the PTO runs at 540 rpm but not the horsepower. Is it the same at the tractor H.P. rating?
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    Tractor Sizing  Rotary Cutter Sizing

    What is the idea size brush cutter for a Montana 3040? I was thinking 5' but would appreciate inputs.
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    PTO Overun Clutch

    I am getting ready to buy a bush hog cutter for my 3040 and would like to know if I will need a PTO overun clutch?
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    3040 FEL O-Ring

    I just replaced a leaking O-Ring in one of my FEL quick disconnects. When I pulled out the defective O-Ring, a gray plastic washer came out with it. I have never seen one of these when I previously replaced the O-Rings. I installed a new O-Ring but did not know what to do with the plastic...
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    Tires  3040 Tire Pressure

    Well, I got industrious today and decided to check my 3040 tire pressure. Low and behold, the manual does not give me a recommendation for P.S.I. I have industrial tires and would like to know the correct pressure for front and rear. Thanks
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    Hydraulic Male Fitting Spec.

    I have a 3040 with dual sets of female remotes. I plan to attach a hydraulic top link from CCM and have a few questions: 1. Do the hoses connect to the remotes in a verticle or horizontal configuration. 2. What size male tip do I use. Montana says 8010 with poppet or the equivalent of a...
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    3040 Hydraulic Question

    I have a 3040 with 70 hours on it. I received a full service at the dealer at 57 hours. Lately I have been getting a noise in the steering, particularly when it is cold at startup. I also noticed the hydraulic filter warning light stays on for a long time. It never did this before the...
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    Landpride Quick Hitch

    Does anyone have any experience with the Landpride QH-15 Quick Hitch? Thanks, Woodsman
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