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The mower was not on the tractor at the time. I disconnected the rod of the cylinder at the lifting bellcrank to see if the shaft was bound up and it was not. With the hydraulic piston disconnected I could turn the lift by hand. Thank you for following up.

Hi oldnslo, Yes, single acting hyd cylinder with one pressure hose attached. I disconnected the piston rod and was able to rotate the shaft. The bearings for the shaft are lubed. Sorry, I do not know about spool valves. The tractor has an assembly where the lift lever is attached to a rod...

My mid-mount mower is stuck all the way up. When I push the lever to raise the mower I can hear the motor and pump strain because the mower is already up to the max. When I pull on the lever to lower the mower nothing happens. Even in the float position nothing happens. The mower is stuck...

I need to add, it appears to have an original generator, no alternator.

As long as it runs, I don't care what the ground is and won't change anything. I was just very surprised to see the negative ground when the specs say the tractor is positive. Could this be a reason for the ammeter to barely move after starting? Also if I reverse the battery to negative...

Very true. But am I right that with the polarity reversed it will not start?

I just bought a decent TO-30. The specs say that is has a positive ground off the 6 volt battery. The tractor I just bought has negative gounding. The engine starts well. Is this possible?

Hi Eagle. 3 point not stick but since you mention it, that seems slower too.

I bought my BX2660 with about 250 hrs and now it has about 500. Changed the fluids and filters right after purchase. Always been used and parked in a clean environment. It was never what I would call fast, but now, it seems that the ground speed is only about 3mph. Last winter, it seemed...

Thanks for the help. I went to my local napa this morning. Gave me a 1068. Threads and gasket fit fine, everything good. But the 1068 was noticeably larger in both length and diameter than what was on the engine.

I have an obscure older excavator that no one can look up the oil filter. It has a Kubota V2203 engine. The filter on the unit has no markings. The filter measures about 3 inches in diameter and is about 3 inches long. Can anyone give me a part number? Thanks much.

The cab is great in winter but, any other time when outside temps are 50 or higher I must run the a/c or I cook in the cab. I would not recommend a cab without ac.

I have the same concerns with my older Mitsubishi 180D. I tried adding Marvel Mystery Oil but the engine was very hard to start, especially when cold. Almost wore down the battery.

Thanks DJ. You are right on. 549165R91 is the bearing that I want.

I bought this 185 lo boy as a project for the winter. It had broken belts from the engine fly wheel to the pto driving shaft. After replacing the belts and starting the engine, there is a terribly loud noise from that area. I think that the bearing in the assembly that adjusts belt tension is...

Hi folks. I just bought an older Furukawa mini excavator with a Kubota V2203 4 cylinder diesel. The key start switch is busted. Any old house key can be inserted to start the engine but more concerning is that I can not get the key into a position for heating the glow plugs. I found a web...

Rebuilding myself would not be a problem for my Case 580CK, but ordering the right parts for a Furukawa FX-040 is very difficult.

Yes. After sitting in the first shop for seven weeks I picked up the cylinder and brought it to another that measures the sizes of the needed seals. Picked it up 3 days later. But over $650? Is this typical? The only work needed was seals and rings.

I've seen three different TYM owners manuals for my T574 and there are mistakes on almost every page.

I have an older Furukawa FX-040 mini excavator. Some say it is a gray market knockoff of a Kubota FK-040. It has a Kubota V2203 engine. A couple of hydraulic cylinders leak fluid where the chrome rod goes into the cylinder otherwise it performed as it should. I took the cylinder off and...

I just bought an older Furukawa FX040 mini excavator. It has a 4 cylinder Kubota engine but that is all I know and can not find any specs or information online about the machine. Can anyone help me with this info or tell me where to look? I would at least like to know filter part numbers...

Thanks all for your replies. The owner did not have much knowledge other than what he had need to use. Hooray!!! All is well. TYM is sending me a brand new tractor.

My TYM 574 has had a problem since delivered and the dealer has been out over a dozen times, been hauled back to the dealership twice, and now TYM wants to haul it back from northeast PA to North Carolina for work. They have no clue as to why the engine warning light along with DPF light keeps...

Yes Woodstock Walt, it is an old Winco that was never used, just sitting in a barn, no pto shaft attached, that I bought for $500 plus about $200 for a new pto shaft. I tend not to put much stock in what manufacturers call horsepower. This 180D outperforms my Kubota BX2660 26 horsepower diesel...

Thanks all for the good information. The generator has an analog voltmeter with a green zone for proper operating speed. In addition, I will have a plug-in digital voltmeter to set the engine speed to get 120v output. I have not yet put the generator into practical operation but did try it...

I just bought a 15K watt generator which I will be putting on a 12K watt circuit. I will be attaching it to a Mitsubishi 180D three cylinder diesel tractor. The tractor has a three speed PTO. Running at the standard 540 setting, the engine will run at 2200rpm which is close to the max...

I have not confirmed this yet but my dealer says that paint called Volkswagen Red is a perfect match.

Cop says he has serial number 65. I have a 574 with serial number 9. My dealer had to order for me. I asked him if the low serial number indicated sequence of production and he responded that the serial number had no bearing. The 574 was already about 2 years into production. Any thoughts?

I want a gas power washer but many use more water than my hose can deliver to it. For a unit rated at 3gpm can I lower the rpm of the engine to use less water? The unit is rated at 2600psi and I do not need that much either. If I lower the rpm of the engine can I lower the psi to a still...

I have a 1/4 mile gravel driveway and was considering brushing on old motor oil or UTF to the snow plow to let the snow slide off more easily. Anyone ever try this? I just performed the first 50hr maintenance and have lots of motor oil, gear oil, and UTF. The plow is also brand new.

My house has a very steep section of ground that I always mow downhill, never risking uphill. It is not long, maybe 10-12 feet. After I get to the bottom, sometimes the engine acts like the engine wants to die. It loses power, rpm, and sometimes shutters. It has never stalled, but I would...

My new (under 10 hours) T574 is calling for a DPF regeneration. My owners manual (which has a lot of misinformation) does not address DPF regeneration at all, and does not even picture the regen button in pictures of the dash board. I downloaded a generic manual from TYM that gives a procedure...

My dealer delivered my new T574 with cab and loader yesterday. In going over the machine he told me that the trans/rear axle/hydraulic unit takes UTF to be changed at the 50hr mark. The 50hr spec is stated in the owners manual but the manual says to fill with GL-4 80W oil. I would like to...

I am looking at a JD 5420 with cab, heat, air and loader. I have not called the seller yet as I would like to get some opinions beforehand. The tractor will be used mainly with a snow plow on the loader arms. The 5420 had the 521 and 541 loader. The ad says 521 with quick attach bucket but...

I am looking for a 55+ hp tractor (new or used) that can take a quick change loader and an easy to install snow plow with power raise and angle. I have been looking at a number of manufacturer web site and none seem to meet this criteria. Ebay has a snow plow by Cleveland Equipment that is an...

I recently bought a McCullough Eager Beaver, 2.0 cid, 14 inch bar chain saw for $10. No paper work, no indication on the saw as far as what gas/oil mix it should take. The previous owner had taped a chart for a 20:1 mixture. I made some up and the saw ran and cut well. But still, the 20:1...

I am not sure if I need a new thermostat because I never had any trouble before. I was checking fluids and noticed that I needed a bit of antifreeze. It only took about 8 oz. The next time I ran the tractor, it was on the verge of overheating. The top hose was cold but engine and lower hose...

I own a Jinma 284 that has truly been an economical work horse for me. I am looking at a Rhino on Craigslist with a 2 cylinder engine that I am certain is a Jinma. I contacted the owner to ask the model number and he replied that it was a 224. I replied back that the 224 should have a 3...

I,m the guy who still has not started his 370D. In my last post, I stated that I was going to put in fresh fuel with cetane boost and half can Restore to try to improve ignition and compression without tearing down the engine. I pulled the tractor started with my Kubota and let the engine run...

I just bought this tractor. It started OK when driven onto my trailer. I ran it a couple of times since buying it and was hard starting but ran well once going. Today, no amount of cranking is getting it started. I give it the 30+ seconds on the glow plugs, which I removed and tested good...

My mowers pto shaft has one very worn universal joint. I have parts manuals that give a number such as L12 or 2437. I can find these numbers online. Is there another number that I can use to reference this part? There are no snap rings on the ends.. Thanks.

I saw a Massey 1010 4wd for sale for $2100 but it needs a clutch. How much should it cost to have this done?

The only one that I know of so far is Kioti. I am not wild about the hydro tractors that I have now, so gear is ok. I have not yet gone out to look at any, or priced any. What kind of price tag am I looking at? Thanks.

Last winter, the 8hp Techumseh engine on my snow blower was galloping as it was running without load which I am told is caused by running too lean and the carb needs cleaning. Looking at my choices in dealing with this, I could spend or waste a lot of time removing, disassembling and cleaning...

I was given an old Craftsman 11 HP lawn tractor that had a bad engine knock due to a leaking carb that filled the crankcase with gas. I bought a used engine for $25 and replaced the knocker I had to use the old muffler because of size and the old carb because of choke differences. I rebuilt...

The engine housing has cut through the plug wire on my 30 year old Wheelhorse. I do not see any replacement coils for this 16hp engine with a label reading model number M168. Anyone have a part number that will work?

I bought a 1959 Minneapolis Moline 4 Star for restoration because I liked its looks and was in really good condition. The engine did have a slight miss so I bought plugs, points, capacitor, rotor, cap, and wires. I put in the plugs first and no change. I put in the new points, capacitor...

I just bought a 1959 Minneapolis Moline 4 Star tractor that I want to restore. I want to start by removing the Moline FEL model 543. Can I just take it off and install pipe plugs where the 4 FEL hydraulic lines come out of the control box under the seat? On my Jinma, to remove the FEL the...

I am looking at a Ford 3415 available to buy. It has a sweeper broom attached that I have no use for. Does anyone know if this can be removed without major concerns about the hydraulic system? If it helps to see it, search for "Ford 3415" on north jersey craigslist. Thanks.

I am looking at three tractors to mow about 60 acres with a brush hog. A Ford 4610 3.3 liter diesel with 1800 hours for $4800, a Deere 1250 2.3 liter diesel with 5500 hours for $4000, or a International 464 with 2.9 liter gas and 1300 hours for $3000. All have gear transmissions. I am leaning...

I am looking at three tractors to mow about 60 acres with a brush hog. A Ford 4610 3.3 liter diesel with 1800 hours for $4800, a Deere 1250 2.3 liter diesel with 5500 hours for $4000, or a International 464 with 2.9 liter gas and 1300 hours for $3000. All have gear transmissions. I am leaning...

I am looking at three tractors to mow about 60 acres with a brush hog. A Ford 4610 3.3 liter diesel with 1800 hours for $4800, a Deere 1250 2.3 liter diesel with 5500 hours for $4000, or a International 464 with 2.9 liter gas and 1300 hours for $3000. All have gear transmissions. I am leaning...

My 09 BX2660 with 270 hrs and 60 inch MMM is giving me problems with the mower belt. Last month, the belt climbed half way up the left pulley (as I am seated) and wore through the plastic pulley guard. Everything was lubed as per specs. The tensioning arm has a very strong spring but...

I have a landscaper friend who has 2 "wheel drive" snow blowers and a Toro "auger drive" blower that he swears by. His Toro has big wide rubber scooper paddles that pull the machine through the snow - even up hill. His machine is also light enough for him to lift it in and out of his pickup...

I will soon need to clean up a lot of debris from my garden including 500 corn stalks, and growth from broccoli, tomato plants, horse radish, etc. Someone near me has a used Craftsman 5hp chipper for $150. Do you think this can help me, or would it be just a waste on money? Thanks.

I cut about 2 acres around my house with my BX2660 and appreciate having cruise control but, when I set it, my ground speed drops perhaps 15% after I take my foot off of the speed pedal. Is there an adjustment that can be made to keep the tractor going the speed I would like to set it...

After seeing zero oil pressure on the gauge, I just installed a new oil pressure sender to no avail. To do a double check, I took the new sender off and left it off while starting the engine and running for about 5 seconds. I hoped to see oil shooting out. Not a drop. Oil level is fine on...

Changed the oil and filter on my 05 284 and put in the 6 qts as I have done for the past 10 years. Maybe I made a mistake, but my dipstick is reading over full after letting it run for two minutes after the oil change. I ran it anyway today for about an hour cutting grass with my 6' finish...

I bought a "spare parts" 42cc Poulan Pro that is only a couple of years old. I believe the only thing wrong with it is that it needs a new gas cap because the old one has swelled and was mutilated so air could not get in. Now that it is running, it idles way too fast even backing out the idle...

I read a great suggestion on one of my previous, unrelated posts that filling the ROPS with foam will decrease hydro whine as the ROPS acts like a tuning fork. I was told that I would have to remove the ROPS and drill holes in the bottoms to inject the foam. My question is, would it work just...

There is a large cap behind the injector pump marked "oil". I can not find any reference to this cap in the owners manual. Is this a second way to put oil in the crankcase (As opposed to the cap on the valve cover)? Does the injector pump get oil from the engine?

I just bought a 2009 BX2660 and in the process of changing all the fluids. The owners manual says that an oil and filter change requires 3.7 qts. When I put in the 3.7 of Rotella T-6 and ran the engine for a few minutes, after shutting it off and waiting a few minutes the oil barely reached...

I finally used the Buhler Farm King 600 3 pt snowblower that I bought 4 years ago. It took 10 time longer than using my plow truck but without any melting between snow storms (a situation I last suffered 4 years ago) my truck could not push any snow over the 3 ft walls on the sides of my...

A local dealer has a 2006 2305 with 1100 hrs, 200CX loader, and 54C mower. He is asking $7900. A few questions for you guys with experience: Is the loader easy to take on and off? Is the mower easy to take on/off? Is the 54C a drive on mower for the 2305? Is the price reasonable? Thanks.

Just a simple problem, but I just thought that I would ask here before acting and then perhaps have to do it again. My OE loader joystick controller box has a leak from where the front most hydraulic line enter the box. I tried tightening it down but it still leaks. The seems to be a rubber...

The transaxle on my old MTD is getting pretty noisy. I looked for a place to add lube and could not find any. Would this be sealed for life? What type of lube would this take - 90W or grease? Help anyone? My machine is about 24 years old, 18hp B&S, 42 inch cut, belt drive 7 speed, as close...

My Hiniker snow plow broke a bracket and I wound up removing a hydraulic ram to make repairs. The fluid in the system is a rich green and Hiniker says to use their "hydraulic oil" or other meeting mil spec 5606. Looking up mil spec 5606 says that it is petroleum based. I suppose that petoleum...

Hi folks. For the past week I have been cutting hay with my 2004 Jinma 284 with Y385 engine just in mornings and evenings. For four days the engine has been running at 80 degrees until last night when after just a little running the temp shot up all the way in the red. The belt is tight, the...

I just picked up a used 3pt post hole digger that shows almost no wear. The auger does not have the small cutting teeth on the lead edge. Does anyone use an auger without the teeth? Even in average rocky soil I would imagine that they are needed.

I know that I have dirty fuel so please no admonishion on that. But it is a real pain cleaning the 4 strainer screens before the fuel gets to the pump and filter. I am considering pulling them all out and putting an inline filter on the line between the sediment bowl and banjo fitting at the...