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  1. mike0000

    Affordable, transit level recommendations?

    Finally bought a mini excavator for work/play around the property. One of the bigger jobs is leveling ground for a shop I hope to get to in the next few years. I have all the stumps and topsoil removed, next step will be to get the spot leveled out. I’d like to pick up a transit level to make...
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    Stihl 029 clutch replacement

    Looking for some direction, I need to replace the clutch (under drive sprocket) on my old 029, it’s close to thirty years old. My attempts to break it free have not worked so far, it is really stuck. Is it a bad idea to remove the spark plug and insert some rope to lock the crankshaft in place...
  3. mike0000

    I smell smoke!

    I had a scare while using the L3901 today, I started smelling a burning odor while using the tractor today. The next thing I noticed was light smoke from the left side of the engine. I was in tall grass/weeds about 500 feet from the house and water if I needed it. I decided to hightail it to the...
  4. mike0000

    My lean to addition

    I really want to build another pole building as I’m running out of space for all my junk/projects. I plan to wait off a bit in hopes that material prices come dow. After looking at a lot of lean to postings on this forum, I decided to build one off the back of our pavilion. The existing wall is...
  5. mike0000

    Adding a chainsaw mount to the tractor

    Hey all, My Job for today was a mount for a chainsaw on the new ride. I‘m pretty happy with how it turned out, but the saw is able to move back and forth inside the scabbard, I need to address that, may have to add a lock down feature. I came up with a pair of “pinch plates” to mount it to the...
  6. mike0000

    3510 Tie rod end replacement

    looking for a part number/supplier for a Branson 3510 Tie rod end, the threaded end snapped off of my left hand side. I can tell the right side has some play in it, I’d like to replace them both. Thanks, Mike
  7. mike0000

    Branson 3510, what’s it worth?

    I’ve decided to sell my 2004 3510, it’s a geared tractor w/shuttle shift 4x4 with a front end loader and a canopy. I do plan to clean it up a bit, also a few cosmetic repairs will be made. Its only got 322 hrs on it and I bought it new. Recent repair to hydraulics, new drive gear, new hydraulic...
  8. mike0000

    New owner L3901, Mods to make it mine

    My new L3901 was delivered Wednesday, ordered it with HST, loader, third function and grapple. I opted to install third function myself, grapple is not in stock, 4-6 weeks out. With the grapple on order, I wanted better grill/radiator protection. I decided to incorporate a LED light bar into my...
  9. mike0000

    Branson 3510 (2004) lost hydraulics (three point and front end loader)

    Searching for direction on my Branson hydraulics problem. While moving rock with the front end loader I noticed a lot of oil on the ground. I shut it down and discovered I lost the hydraulic oil level indicator sight glass. i was able to find it, clean things up, reseal and reinstall it. I...
  10. mike0000

    Branson 3510 Hydraulic transmission fluid leak around site glass

    Hey guys, I am Seeking sealant recommendations, my Branson 3510 was leaking around the fluid level site glass (rear of tractor). I parked the tractor on a downhill slope to get all fluid away from the site glass. I pried the site glass out by using a knife around the edge. I cleaned the opening...
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