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    ZD1211 40 amp Alternator install

    I Wanted to be able to power a sprayer the stock generator is small so bought the 40 amp kit for a B series and put it on my ZD1211 The supplied belt is not required must be necessary for a different variant Purchased from Coleman equipment, 40 AMP HIGH CAPACITY ALTERNATOR KIT Item #B7311...
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    ZD1211 work light addition

    My zd1211 is awesome but as many know it does not come with any lights standard. I dont want to mow at night but sometimes im pulling around my dump cart or over at the neighbors and it gets dark out. I bought a light off Amazon that fits the same form factor as a rigid scene light. I...
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    M8540 leaking front axle shaft seal question

    Hello Ive got about 700 hours on my tractor now i noticed today when i was checking the tire pressures that i has some oil on the inside of the wheel its definitely comming from the axle shaft seal not the upper seal. My question is that the shop manual shows a 2 piece seal. It appears that...
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    5th wheel hitch for 3 point.

    I know i haven't posted much lately. I've some pretty serious health problems that I'm still trying to recover from. I got really tired of having to pull my 2wd international and camper with the tractor every time the grass was wet. I have since brought in 40 yards of crushed concrete and...
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    Kubota ZD1211 G6 Gator blades now available

    So i loved the gator blades on my turd cadet because the MTD (Modern Tooling Disaster) blades were so bad. I have yet to mow the yard with them but i did find a slight interference with the blades while i was testing them out on the trail. They do not physically touch statically so there must...
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    Oil & Fuel  How do i reset the Service Code Display on my ZD1211

    Well I i'm getting ready to perform the 50 hour service on my machine and i've found directions in the operators manual for the oil filter, oil change, HST filter and all the grease fittings but i can not find where it talks about how to reset the code. It just says to perform the correct...
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    Broken Turn Signal M8540I

    I broke my left hand turn signal off a while back. I ordered the part last winter from Messicks and figured this should be a 5 minute job. I Immediately realized that the person who designed this interface didn't ever plan on servicing this part. If you could just remove the two bolts...
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    Landpride Grading Scraper review GS2584

    About 3 weeks ago I had my local dealer deliver the GS2584 when they dropped off my mower. Ive read good things from everyone whos used them. I wasSuprised land pride doesnt set the depth to the recommended 0.25" depth instead one side was fully down 1.5" and the other cocked at 1.25" and...
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    Adding a New ZD1211-60 to the Arsenal

    Well I'm finally pulling the trigger on a new mower. I'm paying of the M8540 later this month and I put a down payment on the mower today. I've known for some time I wanted a diesel. I've considered the following JD 997, Ferris 5100Z, Grasshopper 725DT, Kubota F-series, Walker H24D, Hustler...
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    Added a Chevy Diesel to my Fleet today

    Well sorry to disappoint those who though it was a pickup :laughing: I've been looking for a car to replace my 1996 Saturn SL1 (Manual) that I retired about a year and half ago. I considered an Eco Manual of which i've driven several thousand miles over the last couple years at work They can...
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    Look what showed up today in the mail my saws will finally be happy

    Well I finally broke down and ordered and Oregon Heavy-Duty Bench Grinder with Hydraulic Assist. For years I've retouched loops by hand several times and then eventually take them in for sharpening. The last two times I've taken loops into the local saw dealer they've messed up a total of 5...
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    Gannon 88 HSD Box Scraper , Work Saver CAT 2 quick hitch, and Hydraulic Top Link

    So i've searched via google the tractorbynet.com site for gannon HSD box scrapper reviews and separately for worksaver quick hitches with limited success. I've already ordered a 2nd position valve for my tractor as i assume i will need to add a Hydraulic top link, I would love to add TNT but...
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    Dino Bags Firewood Bags - Evaluation

    Well after looking at firewood bags for a couple years i finally broke down and ordered a box of 10 for a trial run. i split the order with my neighbor who is pictured below. These bags are big enough to to hold 1/3 of a cord or a face cord loosely tossed into the bag. After today's experience...
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    December 2013 Ice Storm Photos Michigan

    Part 1 (The good) Well we were without power for almost 5 days, Finally my generator gets to take a much deserved break. My trees as well as many others suffered heavily. Definitely have to thank the guys from PIKE electric who travel from Kentucky and spent Christmas away from their families...
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    Happy Halloween 2013

    Happy Halloween from my Family To yours. It Turns out Orange makes pretty good backdrop for a fall colors photo:thumbsup: My daughter insisted that we take pictures with the tractor and the hay bales Hope everyone has a fun and safe evening
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    Rotary Cutter  BUSH HOG BH27 arrived

    Took delivery of my new BH27 today and took it on a trial run. Here it is still on the lot. Unloading it had to use my snow mobile trailer my others are not wide enough Got about half the front field mowed and the rest of the western half of the property
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    Rotary Cutter  Bush Hog 297 or Landpride 2784 and front weights

    I'm looking at a Bush Hog 297 or Landpride 2784 need some advice. seriously considering the dual tail wheel models as they are 8" or so shorter and i think they will probably be less likely to scalp over uneven terrain. Leaning towards the Bush hog looks like the rear dual tail wheel structure...
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    X-treme Duty Extended Tooth Bar - Valentines Day Present for my Tractor

    Well my dealer called me on Valentines day informing me that my Construction Attachments X-treme Duty Extended Tooth Bar was in. The Extended tooth bar fits on buckets with bolt on cutting edges. One of my earlier modifications was to adapt the Kubota 84" replaceable edge from the M59 Loader...
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    New Splitfire 3403 3pt Log Splitter has arrived with 4way and 2way knives

    I was delighted to get the phone call today from my dealer telling me my custom Splitter had arrived. High flow hydraulics and log lift. First task was to get it unloaded i was just about to swap my bucket out for my pallet forks, when i thought i wonder if my 3pt will go that high. Yep no...
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    Home Built Carry-All using recycled Steel

    I wish i had done a better job of documenting the construction of this project. I had 16'x6.5' custom trailer that a buddy left me when he sold his sand rail. It was barley built strong enough to hold a 1500 -2000 lb sand rail and the axle was mounted almost all the way at the back of the...
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    Long time stalker new Michigan Member

    Hi Guys i've been watching this forum for several years. Until last year i had been using my Buddies 1982 JD 2040 for the needs around the house. Brush hogging, logging, Post Holes, road maintenance, etc. I'd been dreaming about getting a tractor for the 6 years since i bought our place...
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