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I changed out the hydro fluid on my B21 today. I took out the suction screen to clean it. Whoever designed that needs to go back to school... When I put it back in, it seemed like it was not seated exactly the same way, the rubber O ring was slightly visible. Filled it back up with fluid...

I decided to put up some solar photovoltaic panels. Here's an overview of the project: Pete

I had my dealer change out the starter motor in my 1990 318 last summer. I had the dealer put in the starter after reading threads on how difficult it was, and indeed the dealer took longer than he thought because of various problems that came up (all of which have been posted on threads here...

I recently had the "enhanced" or "automotive type" cruise control added to my 2009 Deere 4520 when it was in the shop for a few "minor" repairs. The cruise control works great, and the ability to incrementally change the speed by pushing a switch is great :thumbsup:. When mowing with my MX6, I...

I had to move a pile of lumber. I had the backhoe off of my B21 TLB, so I had to take it in small chunks. I moved a few boards onto the forks, and saw something was hiding in the cracks :shocked:. So I carefully took a few more boards off since I was in IFF mode on the target. When, when I...

Almost put this in projects, but this is more of a couple hour hack :o So the problem is that when I want to use my PHD, I have to remove the iMatch. When I'm done with the PHD, I have to put the iMatch back on. Putting it on requires one hand to hold it semi-balanced, one hand to position...

Last fall I tried to use my MX6 with the E-PTO engaged. 1st time I stalled the tractor. So then I kicked it in at 1600 RPM and about stalled it, had a hard time spinning up, once it got up to speed everything was shaking. Cut it off, went back to "normal" PTO. Had an idea today. I had the...

I like my sickle bar mower for mowing under trees and the banks of the dams. It's a little maintenance intensive in that the manual says to grease the reciprocating mechanism every 2 hours of use. The problem is that the center set of fittings can't be acessed with a grease gun. There is a...

I've looked in the manual and at the MX6, and can't figure out how you drain the gearbox oil. Hopefully this is a simple question with a simple answer :) Pete

Here's a bunch of posts that show how a new tractor garage went together. One common theme in this project is this: This is a Tractor Garage. It is not a shop. I'll do a lot of little servicing items here including fluid changes and small repairs. But I don't expect to do a lot of major...

I recently added the optional front weight bracket that attaches to the frame front weight bracket on my 4520. This lets me put 10 weights on instead of just 6. I need more weight because my MX-6 mower on the iMatch upped the ballast requirements. The 1st picture is the 6 weight bracket that...

Only 3 months old, 25 hours. I'll have to carefully remove the barn and see if anything is salvageable. And the new tractor barn will be ready in about 2 weeks... :(:(:(:(:(:( Pete

I'm trying to locate a tilt cylinder for my 3PH on my 4x20 tractor. A previous thread I started detailed getting my hydraulic top link working, this is the 2nd half of a top and tilt (TnT) project. The hydraulic top link is great, I just need to get a .030 orifice for it, it can move a bit too...

I've got a CCM toplink I want to put on my JD 4520. I've got two problem/questions about it all: 1) The toplink holder is welded on, not bolted on so it can not be removed. Mine came a bit bent, but it seems like the hoses/connections will need to be away from the tractor (toward the...

My B21 has an intermittent problem. When I crank it, it starts up. As soon as I release the starter, it stops. If I keep the starter engaged (have done this for about 2 seconds or so just to see what happens), the engine runs on it's own until I release the key from the start position (and it...

I have a JD 4520 with E-PTO. The tractor has 50 HP on the PTO at the rated engine speed. My questions is what is the HP of the PTO when I have the E-PTO engaged and am at the lower (and correct) engine speed? Years (decades?) ago, you could get torque curves for engines (torque vs. RPM). As...

I've got a new 4520 (cab). On page 27 of the operating manual, and on the on-line operating manual, under "Starting the Engine" the text refers to the "intake air heater system." I purchased the technical manual in CD form, including specifying the correct serial number range. In the CD...

Just registered tonight. Took delivery on new 4520 with cab a few days ago. I noticed that where the heater hoses (black with blue strip, I'm guessing heater) go up into the cab, they cross a large metal bracket that holds the cab. This happens on each side on the front of the cab. With just...

I've been reading a lot of good info on this site. Just took delivery on a JD 4520 cab. Have a 12 year old Kubota B12, and a 20 year old JD 318 garden tractor. When I get some pictures, I'll post them.