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    4500Z died of fuel starvation.

    The OE was a Kubota supplied pump. The aftermarket I used appears to be identical and same pump for gasoline or diesel. prs
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    Log splitter and a flying log - safety

    The tip of my ring finger was knocked almost all the way off due to beech crotch unloading like that. Being younger and dumber, I used black tape to bind it. I thought it would die and have to be taken off, but it healed; sort of. It looks normal, but sometimes feels like I could shake it off...
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    JD 650 Compact Tractor Brake Shoes

    You do realize that those shoes can be flipped over and used for their second life, right? The brake peddle only expands one end of the shoe set. prs
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    JD750 Fuel Issues? Water contamination?

    The 750 has polypropolene tank. I suspect the deteriorated fuel lines have passed enough crud into the tank to impeed fuel flow. Clean the tank, replace any remaining old lines, purge the bleeders again. The frothy discharge you may have noticed at the injector bleed may indicate air intering...
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    4500Z died of fuel starvation.

    Follow-up: When I called my dealership to price the OE fuel pump, I was told $140.00 plus tax. I thanked him kindly. Ordered another generic for $11.59 with free shipping plus tax. They are same/similar low pressure pumps, but I will have to adapt the electric connection if/when I need it. prs
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    4500Z died of fuel starvation.

    Full tank of fresh gasoline. Tank, and lines had been flushed this past summer. Fuel pump fuse good. electric connection at pump 12.45V. Removed pump and direct connected to 12V and nothing. Of course the tractor was about 1/4 mile away from the shop tools. However, way back soon after I...
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    4500Z won’t start

    I did remove that panel and there was some dusty grime there, but not like the OP's impaction. However, I thought while in there, I would check the switch setting. I wiped the area clean and used electronic clener to clean the switch and its mounting plate and bolts. The switch function is...
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    4500Z won’t start

    DANG! I think I know of a panel that I will remove for inspection tomorrow! prs
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    Sharpening "down" angle?

    Even with round chisel I file level due to our local hard woods like oak, hickory, ash, and such. The 10 degree drop initially cuts faster, but the corner edge wears faster in hard woods, thus in working, the edge holds up better flat for me.
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    4500Z won’t start

    I, and I bet some others here, had forgotten all about that auto-stop feature. Although I also live in very steep terrain, I do not use that feature. I will take a look "in thee" next service. Glad you are back in the saddle! prs
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    4500Z won’t start

    I believe the OP stated it to be a "Z". The advice to check the module is correct and then there are the 2 fuse boxes. The PTO switch and seat switch are two possible fail circuits.
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    I am not sure this is your exact part number, verify with dealer or maybe printed on old part...
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    I meant to say DID NOT CROSS, of course. prs
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    I understand that you believe the signal wire is consistent on the terminal to the 1 coil, but coil not firing. How does the second terminal on that coil read? I am not sure but I "think" it should be constant 12V. By what you are saying, I think I would swap those connections to one of the...
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    We will keep prayers coming for your Dad. You put a new coil at 1, the cylinder closest to the rear of tractor. You say the wires feeding the coil are showing voltage, yet the coil does not get its charge to the spark plug. Very odd. Make sure the high tension wire is firmly twisted into the...
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    Well, my problem, which matched the OP's description, turned out to be ignition. The wire harness taking signal to the coils was damaged. New harness installation revealed the Kubuta engine control module (ECM) was also damaged. The new ECM and harness did the trick. Odd how suddenly this...
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    phunter; ya dun wint an' jinxed me. lol I put a long day in HOT weather this past Wednesday mowing tall field fescue. Later in the afternoon I had finished about 11 acres with about 2+ acres to go and my fine running machine suddenly, under only modest load at 3,200RPM, started missing badly...
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    Ventrac 4500Y w/ MS720 Mower Deck Roll or Slide

    If I Recall Correctly (always thin ice) the engine oil starvation due to excess slope varies among the engine choices. There is also a TIME factor such that one is not to exceed the given slope for more than X minutes of time. The time allowances I recall are pretty generous such that if one...
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    really loud like hole in muffler and running horrible

    Start simple. With engine totally cool, remove the spark plug boots by slightly twisting as you pull. They should be numbered 1-2-3, if not lable them. Use compressed air, even canned air is OK, to blow out the spark plug wells. Remove the spark plugs and inspect for cracked ceramics...
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    Power unit pully bearings were nearly dry

    At about 750+ hours my original drive belt shredded into many itty-bitty pieces of cording and rubber. Must have come off the rear groove and tangled with the keeper. I had a spare and replacement on the 4500Z was a breeze, but I did get some extra clearance by removing three front grill...
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    Gas tank rope and power loss

    Excellent find. Odd for such a quality engiine to be out that much so soon. In the event you run into a potentially clogged fuel outlet again, remove the line from the entry of the fuel filter and blow back into the tank with air blast to clear the line. As slow as your fuel drained, you may...
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    Ventrac 4500Y w/ MS720 Mower Deck Roll or Slide

    Mine is a "Z" and I have my tires loaded and the mid weight kit. BUt even before adding the extra weight, 30 or 35 slope was a cake walk. I mow slopes steeper than that routinely, but I am not saying such is "safe", it is NOT safe. Mine does slide sideways at times and the outer front ATV...
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    Avoiding fuel contamination from solids and such

    Fits just as he shows in the video. To install and have it to stay in, the fuel cap retainer would need to be removed. I think it more practical to use just during use of transfer pump. prs
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    Avoiding fuel contamination from solids and such

    Regarding the threads recently about unexpected stalls that at least some have been from solid objects or semi-solid objects in the fuel tank blocking the fuel exit or fuel line, I noticed this YouTube from Messicks: So I ordered one and will see if it fits properly when I get back to the...
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    Greasing that front drive shaft zerk on the 4500P easier

    Oh, I would venture a guess that Johara drilled an access hole that was not so large as to compromise structure. prs
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    Kubota overheated!

    I had never heard of a euchered engine before; I reckon it means shot rings and scored cylinders and such. From the French word "euchre" as in defeated??? Before tearing it down I would investigate. Check the coolant and dump the oil and check that too for contamination. If those check out...
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    23/8.5-12 Turf

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    23/8.5-12 Turf

    Any sources for turf tire 23/8.5-12 for John Deere (Yanmar) 650 turf tires. Rear 31/15.5-15 ???
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    Ventrac 4500Z quits unexpectedly

    seems to be consistent with other reports. Me too recently. prs
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    HB580 belt slipping off

    I reckon you got it fixed by now; what was wrong?
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    Follow-up RE: Ventrac 4500Z quits unexpectedly

    SwampDog posted the above referenced thread some time back. Yesterday, I noticed a youtube by "HeartBreakOrchard" or similar with same symptoms. That video maker determined fuel starvation before the fuel filter. He removed the tank and cleaned that finding dirt and what looks like...
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    Locally sourced fuel filter 4500P

    wix 33011
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    The high cost of cutting grass

    I have one area of about 2 acres that is STEEP and it has been wet. The grass there has been damaged by the ATV type cleats of the Ventrac duals, so I am letting it go to seed plus some seed I applied early spring. The seed tops will be ripe in about 10 more days, then I will use the tough...
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    The high cost of cutting grass

    I mow with my Ventrac 72" new model finish deck at its highest postion, nominal 5". I mow the acre + around the house weekly and the fields get mowed when they are about 8" or higher. In spring or wet times those fields grow faster, in dry times quite slow. The 4500Z seems to not suffer...
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    The high cost of cutting grass

    I noticed regular grade gasoline (E-10) at $4.15 here this morning. Up from $3.75 last Saturday at two local Exxon stations. No option for sober gas here and no option for off road gasoline. Diesel is CRAZY out of line at $4.17/gal! There is off road here for diesel, but a 40 mile round trip...
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    Ventrac 4500Z quits unexpectedly

    Yep, I finally noticed that Randy mentioned a similar problem with his injected model and that is where my confusion sourced. On track now. One added worry is when E-15 is the norm, these problems will escalate and no pure gas in my area. May have to consider propane... prs
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    Got the Aluma rear jack stand repaired

    I hope it holds up to heavy use for you. There is quite a bit of front to back stress when loading/unloading heavy rolling loads. My trailer is aluminum too, but no onboard jacks. I cut two 6X6 blocks to about an inch and a half less than level loaded frame height. Not as handy, but serves. prs
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    Ventrac 4500Z quits unexpectedly

    I got a bit confused in this thread. I thought we were discussing 4500Z and then I noticed we were talking fuel injection on the Kawa motor. But, the culprit seems to be consistent; fuel starvation due to dirty and or wet fuel blocking filters, vents, and/or fuel lines. prs
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    Oil leak on new 4520

    I had a tiny seepage three years ago from right front axle nuts being slightly loose. I cranked them down to a very precise torque speck (as damed tight as I could muster) and no more seep. Difficult to acces the top few bolts, but do-able. First check all hydraulic connections you can trace...
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    Thoughts on new Ventrac 4520?

    The large boughs I mentioned earlier were later followed by the falling of the source; a giant red oak (black oak) fell into my field from the property line. 64" across the butt at 4' up. I cut it up into chunks that would just barely fit into the power bucket. Even using full spring loaded...
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    Making the decision to buy a Ventrac

    I have both. I rarely use the CUT. prs
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    Ventrac 4500Z quits unexpectedly

    I have a spare pump in my parts bag and can forward the number you here when I home. Right now am stranded away frm home in snow and deep freeze
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    The high cost of cutting grass

    WOW! That KLR is getting way better than my GL1800; only 43mpg.
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    The high cost of cutting grass

    Saw my first $3.999 gas sign today. Other stations were $3.899 and some still $3.599. I started a motorcycle ride with gas I purchased last Wednesday for $3.249 and rode about 225 miles, filing up with the $3.599 fuel at day's end.
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    HB580 belt slipping off

    Well, given your belt is tensioned proper and you have the correct belt; I would first check that pesky belt guard that tends to get bent. It may be levering the belt off. If that is OK, check the sheeves for string or vines wrapped aroung their grooves. I don't think there is much chance of...
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    New seat for my 4500Z

    I recall that a good while back our member "Murphy" (IIRC) reported his install of a better suspension seat and I almost followed up to get the product he used. My Z came with the "upgraded" suspension seat; I have tried all of the various pre-laod spring settings and that thing is and has been...
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    New seat for my 4500Z

    I recall that a good while back our member "Murphy" (IIRC) reported his install of a better suspension seat and I almost followed up to get the product he used. My Z came with the "upgraded" suspension seat; I have tried all of the various pre-laod spring settings and that thing is and has been...
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    Thoughts on new Ventrac 4520?

    I don't know about that "original dirt". Around here most of the undisturbed soil is clay and shale and is tough to dig with most anything. Sandy loam would be EZ-Peazy. Muck is easy to dig, hard to lift by the bucket full. I notice the recent storm dropped some tree bowes onto the upper...
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    Thoughts on new Ventrac 4520?

    Power bucket with grapple. prs
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    Thoughts on new Ventrac 4520?

    I think I cheat the system. ;-) The bucket slides under the load at ground level. The front main hydraulics give a bit of lift even as it stalls out, but then the curl cylinders roll the bucket back giving a bit of ground clearance. At that point, with the weight further back, the main...
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