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Mines decide to trip the gfi . So , I have a new one on hand . Before i change it , is it adviseable to teflon tape the threads on thej new one , or just realy on the thread to makej a goog seal ? Also what type grade of anti freeze should I use to replace any that is lost ? TIA , John

For the past 10 years ,when I plow my drive , I plow my neighbor's drive . Takes maybe 15-20 minutes ,and I enjoy doing it . They always are appreciative , and that's enough payment . Today I was over just visiting with them , and they hand me two gift cards,one for Lowes ,one for Red Lobster...

Apologies , I'm sure that this has been covered a lot . But, I'm about to buy a diesel genset that has a 100 gallon tank ,and will also want to keep at least 100 gallons on hand for refilling. . How long will fuel treatments like Stanadyne , and a good biocide keep the fuel fresh ?

Just got my ms 460 back wearing a 28" ES bar , Couldn't be happier !Very responsive !

So , I really like it . Starts easily ,it's very light ,and very importantly as its my wife's saw .... She likes it . I can only compare it to her 346 xp (OE),but even though it is on its first tank , it seems to have more grunt . I had it buried in locust and oak for most of its first tank and...

She might not be a world beater , but I'm pleased ! This is running an 8 pin rim sprocket . Nixon stock 390xp before porting - YouTube Nixon 390xp after porting - YouTube the 372 is boxed up for porting . I'm sure that someone will come along and tell Me that a Dolmar would have been a better...

Sorry if this has been beaten like a rented mule ,but I did search with no results :-) At what temps does hydraulic fluid start breaking down ( aw 32 and 46 ) ? The reason I'm asking is that my splitter has a relatively large capacity pump vs the oil tank size . 16 gpm v 5 or so gallons . I'm...

You could only have one saw for the tasks You do , what would it be ? I've got a 346 ,372 , 390 XP .and Ms 044,but I think it'd be a tough choice . Being just a home owner type , I'll go with the 390 XP . :)

Well , not really new , it's been tried time and time again . This system may just work ,even though I thought it was a joke when I first read about it . I've linked the entire thread . It goes on for something like 7 pages . The Video of the system is in post # 8 . But , If You have the time...

I'm seriously contemplating a saw in this size . It's down to the following saws 395 xp ,390xp ,and the MS 660 . I had thought of including the Dolmar 7900, but there isn't much of a dealership network in my area ,so it's out of consideration . I'd appreciate any input from those of You that...

I've got to change the Hydro,and trans filters . Can I do it without draining the Sudt from the tractor ?

A local gas station sells "high sulfur " off road fuel . Is the "high sulfur " rating comparing it to the ULSD fuels now on the market,or,is it truly a high sulfur fuel ?

If so , likes or dislikes .

Do any one of You out there like the new Tundra half ton ? Personally, I like the looks ,and while it's not an HD three quarter ton , It might just be My next truck . Toyota Cars, Trucks, SUVs & Accessories

I'm looking for something that I can use to get into areas too tight for a tractor and brush hog . I'd like something that will cut saplings in the range of 1.5 to 2 inches . About the only folks that still make them are DR and Snapper . If any of You have experience with either of these...

This year seems to be the year of the Dandelion in my yard . I'd like to kill them off , or at least discourage their growth a bit . I also have a good bit of white clover that I don't want to kill . Is their a treatment for dandelions that won't affect the clover ? Thanks, John

Are there any TBN members that own a Liberty CRD . The wife is thinking of jumping ship from Subaru(forrester )to the Liberty . Thanks , John

I'm building a 12x12 wood shed . Being as I do pole buildings ,I get the Cover sheets for free . The siding is painted and in good shape . But the colors are different from sheet to sheet . I'm going to paint it all . But would like some suggestions on paint prep and paint type . I'm...

Any of you folks own one of the litle giant ladder systems ? I know they aren't inexpensive . But they look well built and stable . I'm thinking about the one that extends to 19' ( model 22) . Do any of You have any experience with their products ? John

Mind You, I wouldn't try this in my Tractor or PSD . (at least not first ) But judging from some of the claims , it might be just the thing for my mower,and log splitter engines . Apparently it cuts the wear and friction down to near zero . Does anyone here have any experience with this...

I currently own a 3130 with 513 loader . I'm thinking about getting a 3430 with 723 loader . My current machine has around 90 hrs.and is a year and a bit old . It's been maintained well , but has it's battle scars . What would be the best way for me to upgrade ? Dealer trade ,or sell the...

As far as performance goes , is there a difference between Power Service , Stanadyne ,or other fuel conditiners ? Performance meaning , removing water, preventing gelling ,boosting Cetane ,and cleaning/ lubing the injection system . John

I've developed a small leak in one of my bucket cylinders . It's a 513 loader . What size are the caps I need to use to seal of the system while the cylinder is off the loader ? Thanks , John

To the USMC ! Thanks to all of You that have and are serving . John

Ive got a lot of Maples on my property . Most turn to a golden color this time of year . But , a few turn flame red . Are these different types of Maple ?? Some are within a couple of yards of each other , so soil doesn't seem to be in the equation . Thanks , John

About an hour ago I went to let the dogs out when I noticed that one of the outside lights is on . I didn't think much about it at the time . Then Harley (my lab) starts going crazy . I walk out on the porch to see one of my deer feeders up ended ,with a bears head sticking out over it ...

I was exchanging a few PM's with another member ,when the question of buying locally / american came up . It brought up an interesting question . While some of us ( myself included ) champion buy American ( tractors not included ) How many of us actually stand by that s entiment when we buy...

There\'s got to be an easier way !!! To mount a post hole auger !!!! I know this has been covered in past posts . But I can't seem to find it . Could one of you kind folks post a pic or two of stands you've made . ?? Or at least explain to me how you store it when not mounted on your machine ...

My manual (and dealer ) say to run my rider at full throttle . It (they ) say it's to aid in cooling . After running my mower for a few hours to get aquainted with it , it seems happier at about 80-90% throttle . ( less vibration and noise ) As long as I'm not loading the mower and engine , am I...

Okay . I know I can by ready mix . But if I wanted to mix my own , What would be the proper ratios of portland ,aggregate,and sand ? Thanks , John

Well as the subject line says . I'd like to pass along my opinions on the Husvarna 2148. So far it's been a great mower . Mind you , It isn't in the same league as the JD LX 280 I really wanted . But for the price (around 1800 bucks ) it does a very fine job of mowing . And that's all I'll ask...

Need a \"weed eater \" I curently own a Ryobi weed eater . It was up to the task of "urban " trimming . In fact it's still fine for around the house . But, I need something for getting at the woodier stuff . What I'm looking for is something that is for moderate/heavy trimming yet still be...

Don't know why I didn't add it from the start ! It makes life SO much easier . I'm still getting use to having it , but it makes adjusting things on the 3PH a matter of moving my hand . No stopping and starting to get things just right . I can now do it on the fly . Laziness is it's own reward...

AndyM , Henro , Vince ,Stonebase ,And WAHOO . When ,and where do you guy's think we can get together for another meeting ? You Guys pick the spot , as I'm in the middle so to speak ! John

A long while back I posted about a new lawn tractor . I was looking at the Huqvarna 1842 . I still have my Craftsman (that I hate but won't quite die ) . So I'm still in the market . The JD SST get's some rave reviews from consumer reports . But I have some pretty decent slopes to mow ...

Sometimes I can view a posters attached pictures other times I can't . When I can't I get the little box in the top LH corner with a red X . Is there someting I can set on my pc to eliminate this ??? John

Well I finally managed to bend something ! It's one of the end plates on my rear blade . I was watching the left side of the blade and managed to hook the right end plate on a stump . It's bent at 45 to 60 degrees . It's made of 3/16 " steel , so I don't have a clue as to how to go about fixing...

Any TBNer\'s in the Goldsboro NC area ?? I'm going down to visit my Daughter ,and Son in law next week . They are both active duty and stationed at SJ in Goldsboro . I'm sure I'll have time to kill while they are at work . I'd like nothing more than to meet a few folks from TBN . John

While we\'re on the subject ,,, Has anyone heard from ICAT ? He made a lot of pertinant post , but just seemed to vanish . John

What\'s Henro\'s next question going to be ?? :) Bill's got a way of making some pretty intersting posts . He's got me wondering what will come next ..... "do you change the air in your tires when you service your machine ?" " If you put those sonic deer whistles on your tractor , but mount...

Well it's coming close to spring and I'm looking at attachments . I can only afford to get one . Either a land scape rake or box blade . I do have a woods 84 " medium duty rear blade that tilts offsets and has end plates . I also have a tooth bar on the Fel . So it's kind of like using two...

Friday , one of the newer members here is coming over to look over my machine and give it a drive . I want to be as helpful to him as I can . I'm not trying to sell him a brand of machine , as that's his choice . I'd just like him to get an idea of what a tractor can,and can't do . He very much...

On a 3130 can I widen the tire spacing ? I need to get some clearance for chains on my r4's . It looks like if I remove the 4 outer bolts and flip the rims it'll work . But I thought I'd ask before I try it . Thanks , John

I'm about to get of the dime and order a set of chains . (420 -70-24 )Most likely Valby , but possibly St . Pierres . Any way I get the feeling from previous post that some fitting / trimming is part of the installation in a lot of cases . What if any specific tools are required for this ? I...

The more I use my tractor, the more I appreciate owning it .The only gripe I have is the seat belt. It seems very ackward to fasten (it pulls from right to left ). Without any major mods is it possible to make it fasten from left to right ? It's just a natural thing for me to reach down with...

Do any of you folks have one of these ?? If so, what brand ? Any particular likes or dislikes ? One concern of mine is that it will have to be located about 500'from a 110V power source . Do any folks make a unit that can be powered by photo cell, or should I just bite the bullet and rent a...

Have any of you built such a thing ? If so any pics ? Hints and tips most welcomed ! I'm thinking about 2x6 PT Tongue in groove wood with some sort of covered bin at the bottom . Thanks , John

Where\'s RAT ??? As the subject line says .... Where's He been ? John

Well , after all it's hers as much as mine . That , and if I tick Her off REAL BAD it's Her's Period That , and there may be a time when she has to use it and I'm not around . So she needs to be familiar and comfortable on it . I'd hate to come home and hear ..... "I just pushed on this thingie...

I know I'm getting old and easily confused . But, I remember finding a company that markets an 8 1/2 ' high door . I didn't bookmark it ,as I knew I'd remember it Do any of You TBN'ers know of a manufacturer ?? Thanks , John

A while back Egon and Henro posted pictures of their machines with BIG Rocks in the buckets .I've lost that thread . Well I've got a few to move . I have hooks on the bucket and grade 70 chains . But I'm not real sure as to go about it safely . Any hints or pictures would be a great help . John

The owners manual says 20psi for R4's . But that seems a bit low . I checked mine as delivered and they were around 24 psi . I'm wondering whether to go up or down with the pressure . ( see Henro's Bouncy, Bouncy thread ) Lame question for sure . But I had to ask anyway John

I have a co worker that's looking for a tractor . He doesn't want to spend a great deal of money on one . He's looking for a reliable machine to do brush hog work and clean out the stalls in his Horse barn . He also wants to level out a few areas on his place . I've printed the Farm Pro page...

using the position control lever, should the implement move smoothly as I move the lever back to raise the implement ? Mine seems to want to move in steps as I slowly raise it . Going down is smooth as silk . Thanks , John

I'm not a JD owner . But I've noticed that John Miller 3 hsan't posted for a while . Is John okay ? John

How do I figure the size of the hydraulic top link actuator I need ? My guess is: Crank it in to it's shortest point , then out to it's longest ,then order the ram that fits those dimensions ? Right ? Also the tractor is plumbed for the actuator already . But what else do I need to finish the...

I've had fairly good luck planting trees from seed . ( various oaks and Cherry )But I can't seem to get walnuts to grow from seed . Is there a right way to do it ? Thanks , John

I\'m a happy Camper !! My 3130 and attachments arrived yesterday ! Quite a difference from the ford 3000 I spent a lot of time on ! 2wd v 4wd, hst v geared ,mine (and the banks ) v some elses ! If it wasn't dark, I'd be out on it now !!! . I'd like to say thank you to all that helped me...

Are there any advantages,or pitfalls to using a blended oil ? John

Hi all ! I'm looking to replace my Craftsman 42" 20 hp mower . It's the 6 speed manual tx model . I'm looking at the Husvarna 1848 Xp with hyd trans , Any opinions on this machine ? Thanks , John

I\'m sure this is in the wrong forum . But, I can't think of the right forum to post this Anyways , I'm about to recieve my new tractor . The down side is that it will have to help build its own shelter . In the mean time I'd like to try and protect it from the elements as much as I can ...

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Being new to owning ,but not running a tractor . I have a question about box blades . I used to run an old Ford 3000 with a box blade that had scarifiers that were controls by a lever .as opposed to setting the scarifiers with pins . Are these still on the market ? It sure made things simpler ...

I'm quite sure this question has been pounded to death ,and then some . But, about how much sealant is considered adequate for tractor tires (420-70 24 rear) (10-16.5 front ) I plan on using "Slime" as it's available to me locally . Thanks , John

The land I have is very rocky and has heavy clay . I'd like to plant some forage for wildlife . (sunflowers mostly) I think I'd break a tiller real fast in the soil as it is now . What implement should I use to break the ground initially ? John

The wife and I went down to the dealer this AM to Place the order for an L3130, implements etc . I walked in the door and the salesman greets me with " It'll all be here in about 1 1/2 -- 2 weeks ! I was wondering if I'd wandered into a psychic tractor dealer . Turns out the wife had sheet I'd...

As i understand it , switching from dino to synthetic is no big deal . But, what if you go from Syn to Dino oil ?Does this cause any problems ? Johh

As I'm about to get a Kubota L 3130 . Is it adviseable to just keep mowing my septic Mound with my lawn tractor , or can I run the 3130 over it with a brush Hog ? Obviously I wouldn't mow with either machine when the ground is very wet . But then ,by the nature of a mound system it never really...

CFO Says it\'s a 3130 ! Got what I think is a good price on a B2910 and an L3130 . Took the better half down to look and sit on both machines . I'd have sworn she'd have liked the 2910 better . She's about 4'11" standind as straight as she can ! . She looks over both machines and says" in a...

I think I\'ve got a deal I can live with !! (B2910 It's an B2910 with foldable Rops , 4 aux lights ,R4's , 402 Fel 54" bucket W/tooth bar ,woods BB60 Wsafety chains and slip clutch ,6Ft med duty rear blade . Hd altenator ,and block heater,And an extra hyd. remote . ( forgot to ask the...

Okay Guys . It's taken me a while ,but I've got another goofy question ( It's probabably in the wrong forum to boot ). I see as an option hydraulic remote valves on most makes of machines . Also some are 3,or 4 way (detent ) Or a similar term . Would one of you kind folks please explain to me...

Watch what you\'re nailing with an airgun ! Had an interesting experience last Friday ! We were laying out a 2x6 stud wall to place on top of a cinderbock wall . I was airnailing one of the studs to the plate,but it was very twisted . I set one part of the stud on the mark and nailed it . I...

How would I go about finding A local Branson dealer in Pa ? So far I've located the Kioti , Mah . , Century dealers , But not the Branson . I have talked to Wayne at LMTC,and he has some very attractive offers . Also Ken at Sweet tractors . I just want to give the local guys a chance before I...

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I know you can add rear wheel weights , or liquid in the rear tires . But I there an attachment that will allow carrying of weights from the 3PH ? Thanks , John

As I understand it , most pto implements a made to be driven @540 rpm (given engine speed) Why do some tractors come with a dual rpm rating ? (540and 1000 ) What sort of implement is run at the higher rating ? Is my newbieness showing John

there's a show I love to watch on RFD TV ,called Classic Tractors . The older machines start on Gasoline , then run on kerosene or Distillate . What is Distillate ? (sorry if it's not spelled right . ) BTW these machines are works of art . How the current owners got them up and running is beyond...

Went over to my local Kioti dealer today to look at the DK 35 . To say the least I was impressed . Both by the dealer and the DK35. But, one thing that does trouble me a bit is ,he said there was no way to put a block heater in the engine . I have got to take his word on this ,as he was very...

well , It\'s pretty much set in stone After a lot of research and head scratching , I'm about 90+% sure on getting a DK 35 . (Roman Engine Sales ) Still got to go over to Ohio and put my butt on the seat to be sure . One thing that does have me concerned is quite a few post mentioning FEL...

Okay here\'s a really dumb question Does anyone make a mid mounted mower that is heavy duty ? AS in "brush hog " ? I've got a bunch of trees on the property ,and getting through them would be a problem with a rear mounted brush hog . A mid mount finish mower just wouldn't last . John

Well, last fall I was looking to buy a New tractor in the 20-30 hp range . As luck would have it I had to buy a new truck instead . But, now I'm back on schedule . The machines I'm looking at are ...MF 1433, 1230 . Mahindra 3510 . Kubota L2600, Kioti dk 3500. Century 2028.Landtrac 300. (a FEL is...

Does any one here use a blower on a gravel driveway ? If so , how do you keep the gravel (up tp 3b ) from damaging the thrower ? TIA, John

I'm looking for an emergency generator in the 10-12 kva range . LP powered ,as that's what I have for heating etc ... I'm sure Diesel or gas would be more economical . But I don't want the hassle of preserving fuel or having to go to the service station with fuel cans . Any experience with...

I'd like to hear some opinions on these two models . Likes Warts etc... All the best , John

Hi All . I'm a total newbie as far as buying and owning a tractor . I own about 4.5 acres in western pa. It's all wooded. If you can call Aspen and Larch trees :) The site is an old strip mine (from 50 odd years ago ) What I'm looking for is a 4wd tractor in the 20-30 hp range. The uses for the...