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  1. ssgp2

    Taking my Kioti on the road - what are your must-take tools and supplies?

    Linch pins, Link pins, Draw bar pins, assorted nuts, washers, bolts. Various sizes of hose clamps
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    Rotary Cutter Bush Hog Troubleshooting - Woods? Slip Clutch Issues with Kubota M60

    Sounds like the clutch is frozen or it has the wrong bolts in it. The bolts should have extra threads showing past the nuts, and looking at the picture, doesn't seem to have any or they are loosened all the way already and it is indeed frozen (rusted). Proper adjustment can be found online and...
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    Marking / taging / labeling hydraulic lines the cheap way.

    I just spray painted mine with the 4 original colors
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    What to do with old chain link fencing?

    " Chain link fencing. $500. If you take it down, $250" Let them do the work and you get paid for it.
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    carburetor float seat question, is rubber seat missing?

    The tip of the needle is rubber, not the seat.
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    Which tread pattern for Bobcat?

    I would opt for the zig zag myself.
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    Towing Tractor

    NO!. But, if you do, please post video!
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    Do all HD pickups ride rough?

    My 2018 2500 isn't too bad, but when I put a 500# A/C compressor in the back by the tailgate, it's like riding on a cloud.
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    Turtle Rabbit switch TC 35DA

    I have not. I did blow around the rocker switch with compressed air and it has not given me any trouble since. Doesn't look like it would be to hard though.
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    Turtle Rabbit switch TC 35DA

    The TC is basically the same as my Case. Mine would sometimes not work and what I found was the toggle switch on the fender would sometimes stick, thus not allowing the buttons on the loader handle to function either. I was looking at TC35 the other day for a friend to buy and it had the same issue.
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    Rubber Stall Mats for Outdoor Applications

    We have some that we got from Tractor Supply about 20 years ago to put in the horse trailer. About 10 years ago, we sold the trailer but kept the rubber mats and just tossed them on the ground. They look as good now as they did when we got them. Just as heavy too.
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    best landplane

    I was thinking the same thing.
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    New dealerships in FtW area...

    I stopped in there last summer on a Saturday around noon. Only found 2 mechanics in the shop and no salesman. I do like Yanmar. Don't know anything about TYM. This dealership was well stocked with all kinds of inventory, but I'm not the type to beg them to sell me something. United Ag & Turf...
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    Operating a Diesel Truck in the Winter

    What Hey Dude said. I will add this. Do not put anything in the DEF besides DEF fluid. No additives in that. In my Duramax though, I do add PowerService (in the white bottle) to the fuel. Here in the D/FW area, we do have the winter blend fuel, so y'all should have it there also. If you go to...
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    Is Fuel filter to be liquid-full?

    Glad you got it going. However, I suspect you will have the issue again as more than likely the blockage was probably in the tank where the fuel line connects. I would recommend using BioKleen from Power Service. If it was just fuel sludge, this will help correct the issue. If it was rust or...
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    Need some bush hogging advice

    I agree. However, my 2 largest customers actually want an hourly rate for mowing (for their books, I assume). They know I'm more expensive than some others because my brush hogging looks more like I used a finish mower and have no problem when I have to raise my rate, which has happened only...
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    Duromax generator to muffler

    I have the same generator. Yours does have a muffler with spark arrestor. Ditch the existing piping and muffler you have from the old setup and use something like this with a stainless clamp...
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    Annoying Adds

    Yep. On my phone and on PC. Ads seem to interrupt typing a comment also.
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    Generator Dummy Load

    I think he is probably referring to the fact the diesel is fuel injected and the gas has a carburetor, magneto etc. which as you know has a tendency to be finicky if left unused for any extended amount of time
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    best landplane

    Heard ABI makes a very good product
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    Generator Dummy Load

    Call some of your local A/C repair companies. Ask if they have a used indoor fan coil from a change out with a 10kw heater. This setup will allow for you to check the +/-240v circuit. A simple tstat and you're in business. You're on the right track with the portable heater for the 120v circuit...
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    Replacement seats

    WinterDeere, I know you have already ordered a new seat, but for anyone else looking: 1- my dealer carries an aftermarket seat for much cheaper. Yours may also. 2-If you're looking for good quality and comfort Tractor Seats • Ask Tractor Mike
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    Ball hitch adapter

    I drilled a hole in the lip of my box blade and put a ball on it. Used this setup for years, then broke down and bought a 3 point hitch receiver off amazon to allow for more maneuverability. Also used the draw bar with a ball, but you have to get off and manually crank the handle on the trailer...
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    TYM T474 w/Bush Hog 286?

    Well, I happen to use a Bushog 286 on two different tractors. 40HP JD 990 with manual trans. and a Case Farmall 40 Hydro. Both are less than 40 PTO HP and both do just fine with it. I typically mow the real thick stuff at 3-3.5mph. Not because it bogs down, but for a nicer finish. Send it.
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    Washing

    I pressure wash mine with Simple Green. Stay away from instrument cluster even from the back side(under the hood), electrical(fuse) box and alternator. Also avoid grease points, unless you enjoy flying grease on ya.
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    Increased Fuel Economy, Am I Crazy?

    Rain and even high humidity causes resistance. I notice that also. Even when flying, fuel consumption increases in those conditions
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    Anyone ever "delete" the dpf on a tractor?

    You forgot Greta Thunberg
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    You Have a Cab?

    I have two OS tractors. Would like to have a cabbed tractor for A/C, insects and dust, but the places I mow, a cab would be in the way and ain't worth the cost at this point.
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    Tire pressure question

    Yes. The wear looks to be overinflated. Drop the pressure for the type of work you’re doing with the loads normally on the back. Wear should be even across the lugs. A chalk/paint test is a good way to get fast results. Paint or chalk the surface of the lug and see if it wears off evenly. Be...
  30. ssgp2

    TYM T494H or Yanmar YT347

    Personally, I would go with Yanmar
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    Brushmowing Trails. Looking for recommendations.

    IMHO, you are on the right track as far as the tow behind. With the steep hills you mention, my concern would be with stability of the tow behind while going down hill. Turn limit stops and angle pivot stops would probably need to be fabricated to prevent it from coming around into the side...
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    Radiator cleaning with spray foam products?

    Condenser cleaners work well on condensers. Evaporator cleaners aren't for condensers and don't work well for heavy soil, even though they are a foaming cleaner. To answer your question. Yes they do work and are safe. The key is to rinse with water VERY well. Some radiators are horizontal/flat...
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    Where do you buy tires? What brands to avoid.

    Maybe, but this post isn’t about your M9. It’s about another members L4400, that just happens to use the same tire size that one of mine uses.
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    Where do you buy tires? What brands to avoid.

    When replacing the 8-16 on front, I got Carlisle from Amazon and did it myself. Is MUCH easier when you leave the wheel on the tractor. Just use jack stands to keep the axle from pivoting. I searched FB Marketplace for the rears and found 2 new Firestones (14.9-24) from a tire dealer not too far...
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    Not just one white T, but 2
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    Status of Everything Attachments

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    The Life of a Custom Mowing contractor

    If I'm on the tractor for a few hours, no problem. It's if I sit at the table for too long I can't walk very well when I'm finally able to stand up.
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    New here, question on LS MT242H and a Brush Hog

    I have 2 40hp tractors, both with 6' brush mowers. As others have said, you will have to slow down in the taller/thicker stuff. Personally, I set the RPM of the tractor according to the 540 RPM icon/indicator plus about 50-75 rpm with the pto engaged, then match my travel speed to maintain the...
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    Do any of y'all seal, wax or ceramic coat your tractor??

    Wash a few times a year. Wax and sometimes WD-40 on black plastic occasionally.
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    Need Rotary Cutter advice

    You asked, so my opinion is BushHog and Rhino. Woods apparently makes a great machine also, but I don't have any experience with them. My personal experience is: BushHog is well made and parts are readily available. Rhino is very well made, but parts are typically harder to come by locally(in...
  41. ssgp2

    Deere 5105 overheating

    Yep. That's what I said too.
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    Deere 5105 overheating

    Sounds like the pump to me, but first clean the radiator REAL good. you should be able to get clear water through the radiator coil. Don't use the stream on the spray nozzle, so you don't bend the fins. Personally, I use SimpleGreean and a wand with rating head with a flat spray.
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    How many acres can I mow per hour?

    Like others here, I do a good amount of mowing, and these charts are indeed pretty accurate. But you do have to use just a little bit of common sense, and some just don't have that or the natural skill. I sometimes have someone else running one while I'm on another. One guy is a natural, the...
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    How many acres can I mow per hour?

    There's an app for that. https://www.landscapecalculator.com/calculators/mow
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    Tiller tines

    I just got 2 sets for mine on Amazon. From what I have learned, Yanmar has two different sizes, 10mm and 12mm, referring to the bolts that hold them on.
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    Land Pride Vs Ironcraft/Titan

    I have a Titan/Ironcraft. While the Ironcraft/Titan warranty is great, my issue is this, if you need parts you must go through a dealer to get them. Also sometimes the parts they say is what you need, is different that what you have. I ordered new blades through the dealer (with the serial #)...
  47. ssgp2

    New Holland TC45DA tilt steering broken

    Sounds like a wire may have come off the ignition switch or broke a wire there while the right panel was off.
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    New Holland TC45DA tilt steering broken

    My Case Farmall 40 (basically the same tractor) was locked up when I bought it. I got a replacement shock from amazon and with minimal filing, it works great. Now, If you broke any other component (10B-10D), that may be a dealer item. Either way it is worth repairing. You do have to remove the...
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    Comparison Buying my first sub compact tractor need help deciding.

    Those are all foreign made and comparable, as is almost all scut tractors now. LS and NH are the same. I would pick the closest dealer with the best reputation. For future reference, Tractordata.com is a good source for info., although the website isn't the easiest to get to know. So, Google...
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    John Deere 430 Loader Hydraulic Hoses

    Can't answer on the China/Ebay hoses. I go to NAPA and have them make 'em. That way I know they'll work, and for about the same price.
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    What do Y'all charge ?

    I don't do excavation. I will do gravel driveways and reconditioning though, so I typically only go down about 2 to 4 inches, if that. I did get into a customer laid gas line once while reconditioning a driveway. It was flex at about 1.5" below grade. He admitted to laying it and had the stuff...
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    Seat time withdrawal?

    Anybody get tractor seat time withdrawals? Here in the south, we don’t do just a whole lot of snow plowing or blowing and most don’t even have the equipment for that and mowing season ain’t year round. While there are some things to be done, there’s just not a whole lot that requires a tractor...
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    What do Y'all charge ?

    I've been doing side jobs for several years and even added another tractor recently. I do carry insurance for my tractor side work, but was just curious how others charge for your area. I know some charge by the job or acre, but even that is based on an hourly rate. Being in the Ft. Worth area...
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    Got asked to bid a very unusual project

    I haven't read ALL of the comments,but have you thought about a boom lift? Some have a 90' reach, can accommodate 3 men and be operated from the basket. Just a possibility https://www.genielift.com/en/aerial-lifts/telescopic-boom-lifts/sx135xc
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    Where to Buy a Front Farm Tire Kubota 8.3-16?

    I get mine online. Amazon or other and mount them myself
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    CASE Guys

    Fortunately, my JD dealer, United Ag & Turf is only a mile down the road and they treat me very well. Most folks I know that trade with them seem pleased with the service they get as well.
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    CASE Guys

    I recently acquired a 2011CNH Farmall 40 HST with about 1100 hours on it and have been very pleased. I've had to do a few minor repairs, as usual when getting a used tractor, but am impressed with it. Being a "Green" owner/fan for many years, this Farmall has earned our respect. I'm not familiar...
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    Question on using JB weld

    I've done that before. Works very well on aluminum but the plastic ones required good sanding to roughen up the area before it would hold. Also had to drill small holes at each end of the crack to stop the crack from continuing. All that said, I would put a new radiator in it. I wouldn't want...
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    How Many Have More Than One Tractor?

    I bought it new in '04 and it has been a real workhorse and was cheaper than the Kubota of the same size I was looking at. You don't see many of them though, at least from what I've seen.
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    How Many Have More Than One Tractor?

    Only two
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    Reviews on Ozone Generators

    We have had a Living Air Classic for several years. They do in fact work. They will also clear a room of smoke in a matter of seconds (personal experience). They are expensive but well worth buying one for long term health advantages. Caution, do not turn the ozone up too high if you are in the...
  62. ssgp2

    Using concrete powder to hold gravel in place

    True, but the OP doesn't state his location.
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    Using concrete powder to hold gravel in place

    Here in north central Texas, we use what is called CTB, concrete treated base, in some applications. works very well as it gets very hard and solid before laying asphalt or can be used as is for a good driveway.
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    CANOPY brand?

    You might check out Our Products I put one of these on and am very happy.
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    Where do you get rid of used hydraulic fluid?

    Oreilly here told me that if they sell it they have to accept it, so mine goes back to Oreilly and they don't bat an eye. However the 5 gallon rule does apply.
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    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    I did a few weeks ago exactly what you are doing or wanting to do. I picked up a 2011 Case 40 for about $4k less than what others are going for. I didn't finance, nor would I finance a used tractor. I hope to retire from my regular job in about 8 years and intend to a add this one to my already...
  67. ssgp2

    Case IH owners manual

    Does anyone have a website they use for the Farmall D40 tractor. The Case websit is very hard to understand. I registered but my tractor isn’t listed. Thanks y’all
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    Stuff you find while mowing tall vegetation

    JH:ROFLMAO:
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    Stuff you find while mowing tall vegetation

    The worst I got into was a 20' stick of 3/8" rebar. Wrapped around the stump jumper. Had my daughter bring me a cuttin torch to the job site. Just didn't have the FEL down low enough.
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    Stuff you find while mowing tall vegetation

    Reading other posts about brush mowing with FEL vs. without FEL, got me to thinking of all the stuff that can ruin your day and brush mower. Like several others I do side jobs and usually mow the same places, but still find surprises. Some of the things the FEL has saved my mower from are...
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    AC not cold enough, compressor cycling a lot

    The pressures will change (converge) very quickly when the compressor stops. Short cycling can be caused by a few things. Most common is low charge, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. Some low pressure switches are adjustable (usually a small set screw between the male electrical...
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    Is Anyone Making a High Quality 7k Trailer?

    Your terminology plays a big part. "Equipment" trailer vs. "Utility" trailer. Each one comes in many different sizes and load ratings. Typically, a utility trailer can range from a single 1500# axle to two 7500# axles with lengths from 5' to 20'. Whereas equipment trailers, unless a specialty...
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    HVAC SEER2?

    Definitely go with the split system with the inverter compressor and variable speed blower. SEER ratings are calculated at full load for a given time. Your system wont run at full capacity probably 95+% of the time, provided that the system is sized correctly
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    Learning how to drive with a trailer..

    Find someone that is experienced in backing a trailer and has one. A standard 16'x7' to start will be sufficient. Find a big empty parking lot that has good, long stripping. Think school or business. Pull forward and straight with the left tire beside a long line (100+ feet).Using the mirror(s)...
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    Automobile (Firebird 400) Thermostat

    Is the fan shroud still in place? In my younger years, I built and raced Pontiacs (hotrods). While I loved the Ponys, once they were bored, as mine were, they did run a little hotter, more than Chevy or Ford. Any how, when I would test run a new engine, I found that without the shroud, they got...
  76. ssgp2

    What brand tiller is this?

    57” chain drive. Got it used. Works great. Just wandering what brand it is
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    Saving a 5g fuel can

    I would first try J.B. Weld or Steel Stick. Sand and clean the area real good first and you should be good to go.
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    Mini, narrow tractor recommendations

    Things to consider. Dealership fairly close to you for parts/maint. and support. Go with proven manufacturer history, i.e. name brand tractor/equipment- J.D., Kubota, Yanmar (who makes /made most compact J.D.) etc. Now, that being said, there is a new player in the game that I would definitely...
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    Hydraulic cylinder lock wire question

    I didn't put a caliper to them, but they appear to be the same diameter
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    Hydraulic cylinder lock wire question

    Bucket cylinder on a NH 7309. The cylinder rod pack gland uses a lock wire which I got out by turning the packing gland and pulling the lock wire with no problem, but trying to reinstall the new lock wire has me baffled. There is no hole in the wire groove that would grab the wire and pull it...
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    Oil & Fuel Overheating or bad gauge?

    Could be either. If the gauge needle has full range of motion, i.e. with key off it goes all the way one direction, then back to the green/red line when key is on, I would start with the sending unit first. Probably easier/cheaper too.
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    Rotary cutter rear u-joint shield??

    Titan won't sell direct, but most any tractor supply will have one. Also, going through sheer bolts like that, I think I would consider a slip clutch.
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    What is your favorite Quote or Saying?

    "Friend, I wouldn't harm thee for all the world, but thou art standing where I am about to shoot."
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    Phone mount/holder?

    This is the one i just put on my canopy support. Replaces the belt holster that was Velcro'd to the support. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096SGJPWT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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    John Deere 5200 price?

    Well taken care of tractors without problems are bringing a premium right now. Especially pre-emission tractors. If seller will let buyer run/work said unit for about 1/2 hour or so with no issues, I'd say go for it. It's not what I would consider a "great" deal, but a good, pair price, but it...
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    If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

    1st. thing, 10% to tithing and another 10% just because. God loves a cheerful giver. i'll figure the rest out if it ever happens.
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    conflicting advice on using bucket with rotary cutter

    It depends. I assume that since you asked the question, your experience with the tractor is limited, but will increase with time. Is it your property that no one else has access to, where you know there isn't anything to hit, or other? If "other", leave it on and lower it to use as a "feeler"...
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    Mowing Large acreage mowing

    Just for reference: In the Ft. Worth area, I charge $65/hr. with a 6' brush cutter and run at 3 mph generally and leave a very nice cut. That is just shy of 2 acres/hr. on level, un-obstructed fields. However, 95% of what I do is NOT level, un-obstructed and the material is generally over 4'...
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    JD990 Charging issue

    I thought I would share a solution that worked for me regarding my 990 not charging. Took the alternator apart and cleaned it with a toothbrush (was packed full of dirt). This was a very easy job and may need to be a regular maintenance issue, at least maybe every 200 to 400 hours. This type of...
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    John Deere 790 stuck in the middle of the field, dead, won't stay running.

    My 990 did that around 600 hours also. Was the fuel shut off solenoid. On the time delay, it required both coils inside the solenoid to initialize, then only one to keep it engaged, but was sporadic. Before you hit Amazon or the dealer for said solenoid, check the electrical connection closely...
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    .

    With the exception of the spare truck, Michelin defender LTX MS is the only thing I run. Mine, wifes and daughters
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    How not to bushhog !!

    It’s the ones you don’t see that can be costly. Two different times for me.
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    Is Power Service Diesel Kleen that good?

    Power Service products are excellent. Seafoam is good too, but being a local company I may be a little biased. Been using PS for years.
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    Bush Hog light duty or Titan light duty

    I have the Titan 1606C, and it has been okay. I did have an issue with the gear box u-joint being put in backwards from the dealer. Then the lower seal started leaking. I called them, in Decatur, Tn. and they sent me a whole new drive system. Gearbox, PTO shaft with clutch at no charge. They had...
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    Hot weather shut down

    Sounds like vapor lock. A new fuel pump could be a solution, at least it solved my issue with the same symptoms.
  96. ssgp2

    Circle Driveway or No?

    Don't know your plans or what the rest of your yard is like, but our circle drive goes around the the whole house.
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    How far would you drive a tractor?

    Many years ago, before we married, my wifes dad delivered a tractor, pulling his P/U behind, from Lonoke,Ar. to Strawn, Tx.
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    Buying Used Rotary Mower

    Doesn't look like it has been abused and in pretty good shape. Check the gearbox oil and for signs of leakage underneath on the output shaft. Note: it is common in some areas of the country to remedy leaking seals with bearing grease. Check that the blades rotate freely and are not bent and are...
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    L120 & LA140 Engine Oil Changes AND mower deck question

    I just rebuilt the deck on my 2007 LA130/48" deck. Just a little over $200 with parts from dealer United Ag and Turf. Not hard at all
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    Lots of black smoke, I'm guessing turbo, am I right?

    And I thought I had a honey-do list.
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    Ads on mobile device

    Am I the only one with this problem? When using my iphone, google ads block the bottom of the page, and you cant click on anything there. I can close the ad (after I give a reason), but then the ad place holder still keeps me from clicking anything under it. I can pull the page up to reveal what...
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    Unique post hole auger

    belltec.net
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    Shipping Container Shop

    In the process of one myself
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