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OK, some more pics buttons on/off with switch on Lightbar on at twilight video walk around with flashers & lighbar lit

Finished up today. The new lightbar switch beside the flashers switch I redrew the supports to better accomodate the lightbar curve. I used a cylinder profile & slotted opening for the M8 mounting bolt. In this case I used a direct battery connection for the lightbar feed via relay. I...

Yep, the actual draw @ 13.8v is only about 5.75 amps, maybe a bit more when all wiring is added. The thing is, I'm already using a formerly capped off switched power connector on the mower harness for the warning flashers. I don't know the current draw it was designed for (no label regarding...

I just finished up doing warning flashers for the Z930M & figured I might as well do a lightbar. Unlike the flashers, the 120 watt lightbar will be run from a relay & a seperate, fused, battery connection. The switch controlling the relay will be supplied from the same key switched power...

I've recently started doing more "road adjacent" mowing lately with the Z930M & figured increasing the mower visibility might be a good idea. I picked up some LED flashers that didn't require used of a control box & remote. All the flasher controls were internal to the flashers & only required...

I have a Frontier FL1061S that I use with a 3038e. It weighs 663 lb. & has a 61" cutting width. Minimum pto hp lists as 25 hp. The 3038e has loaded R4's and a 305 loader. It is pretty much a duplicate of the Machio weekend warrior version. The frontier version was a bit pricier than the...

Yep, we were down from about 3:15PM EST to 5:15PM. Thought it was just us for a bit, did the power down/power up thing & double checked that the dish<->router ping loss was 0% (tells you whether the cable is damaged). Finally checked the web using a phone data connection & saw the down...

The 3038e is living at the house these days, I trailer it out to the acreage as needed. The Z930m is what cuts the fields most of the time (twice as fast & easier to transport). Since the 3038e is available I have been using it & the flail to do the developement road side cutting that I had...

We've had a number of thunderstorms come through lately. Quite often the Dish TV receiver loses connection & switches to internet streaming to prevent program interruption. Starlink is our only ISP and has never failed to provide an uninterrupted continuation of the program. No buffering delays...

Starlink now supports the ability to add a guest Wifi network with residential accounts. I guess it was in a recent firmware update. You just go into "settings" on the starlink app & click on the "add network" option. There is a slider button to enable the "guest" option then set up a network...

Got the $40 "mini" router in today. It was wirelessly recognized by the main router and added as a mesh node without issue. I cabled it to a 5 port gigabit switch to provide Ethernet to three devices. I had previously used an old dual band router as an access port for them.

I did see they just added a $40 "mini router" to pair with the mini dish. It also works as a mesh node & has a couple of rj45 ports. I may pick one up to pair with an existing gigabit switch for servicing some wired devices.

Finally ditched the copper connection. For the past 15 years its been DSL from Centurylink, then Brightspeed. The speed did improve a bit over the years, from 3 Mb/s to 5 Mb/s (at the peaks & upload speed never improved from the initial 640 Kb/s) but quality of service diminished over time. Got...

Have a 2010 3038e. Get the extra hydraulics, the two rear remotes at the least. You want a hydraulic top link. Recently added those items & now wish I had done it from the first. Also, load the rear tires. Have had very few issues that weren't self inflicted.

Straightened out a "won't start" inverter generator today. It's a generator we bought specifically to loan out to the wife's sister. She is dependent on an oxygen contentrator, which means a power outage can become a big deal & there was no generator at her place. We bought it a few years...

Got out & spent a couple of hours running the flail, doing the back field area. before during after Still getting a feel for proper positioning for flat mowing (draft/toplink/mower tilt). Before starting I ziptied a shop towel over the gearbox vent. After two hours mowing flat &...

The tractor is 14 years old. If regarding the decal, I could probably get a replacement, I haven't asked yet.

Turns out the installer put the label on the wrong side, over the levers instead of over the quick connects. SCV 4 does indeed have a float detent. I have the diverter currently connected to SCV 4 and not SCV 5. I will print up some labels to correctly identify what's what. I don't think the...

Turns out the installer of the 4th & 5th SCV kit put the label on the wrong side, over the levers instead of over the quick connects. SCV 4 does indeed have a float detent. I have the diverter currently connected to SCV 4 and not SCV 5. I will print up some labels to correctly identify what's...

What production year for the 3038e? Older models need a different kit from later models. It's a good idea to have the SN for the tractor available when shopping around. FWIW, the JD 4th & 5th SCV kit just installed on my 2010 3038e was supposed to have float on SCV 4, but doesn't. It is on the...

Tractor is back & I hooked up the flail for the first time (myself). Turns out the flail drive line incorporates an over-running clutch. It should have been obvious by the long spin down when the PTO was shut down. In any case, it makes PTO shaft hookup easier when you can index the shaft...

We have a 60" rear discharge on our Z930M, it was a $1k upgrade over the side discharge & took a custom build order to get in our area. A flap across the back directs clippings & dust down but you can still get some accumulation from wind blown trash. Much less, however, than side discharge...

Nope, I'll see if they have any idea about the cause tomorrow, or suggestions as to what to look out for. Could be it was a long standing defect that just showed up when exposed to the right stress.

Got a call that it is done, will pick it up tomorrow PM. Repair cost is $812.50

They said they were going to replace the bolt on the other arm as well, just in case there might be a crack there as well. I'm guessing a shock load during flail repositioning at some point may have triggered the actual break & set the scene for the disassembly. The anti-sway links were snug...

Ballpark repair estimate $650 - $850. Mostly labor, minimal parts cost. Probably drill & tap.

Dropped the 3038e at the JD place Tues. Hopefully they can start with it this week. They indicated it would probably be Thurs. as their guys currently had two transmissions torn down.

Got a start on the old farm road that connects our back field to the highway Untouched: After two passes: Not a night & day difference, but an improvement. Anything above 6 or 7 feet will need a pole saw. Today's work got short stopped with this little issue The bolt holding the left...

If the engine is off, manipulating the associated SCV lever has no effect. Hydraulic pressure has to be present for the cylinder to move. "Float" movement is limited to the range represented by the slot in the rod end tab. The top link has the same feature. It is probably actually a double...

After finishing up with the 5th SCV diverter install ((install details), I finally got the 3038e & flail out to the acreage today to started familiarizing myself with it's operation. Turns out there are quite a few variables with the offset linkage in the mix. I got to play a bit with both flat...

For the record, this does not work. Power is present only when the ignition is on, the engine is not running and the gear shift is in neutral. Change any of those elements & power drops. I ended up using an "add-a-circuit" placed in the F5 slot ("all switched power"). That worked as needed &...

At this point it is plan B time. Made up a wire pair with the connectors needed for the swiitch. Removed the cupholder, disconnected the switch & plugged in the new wire pair. Replaced the cover on the cruise control connector, fed the new wire pair out throught the fender cutout & closed...

Turns out the cruise control power connector will not work for this. With the ignition on, the engine off and gear shift in neutral, the switch has power. Put in gear with ignition still on and engine still off & switch power drops. With the engine running, the switch has no power when turned...

The adapters directly connected to the valve body are #8 SAE ORB male -> 1/2" NPT male and #8 SAE ORB male -> 1/2" NPT female. They have o-rings & are screwed in until seated. The o-rings fit into the recess in the valve body. The thread sealant was used on the NPT junctions only. All...

Mailman finally showed up with the switch. Attached the leads & snapped it in place. Switch installed. Switch on w/ignition on LED on solenoid lit, showing it is energized

I should have posted this earlier - a diagram of the DV-50-08S diverter connections, P1/P2 is the input:

All the plumbing parts were in so I got started with that. Ran into a little snag when dry fitting. The A/B couplings were a hair too close together when mounted directly on the front face. The release rings would be touching. The C/D couplings, attached to elbows were OK with a couple of...

Printed a while back, but finally got it installed. A replacement mount the LED lightbar on our JD 1025R. The prior mount used U bolts & aluminum channel, and was pretty butt ugly. The lightbar is longer than the straight portion of the ROP top so extensions on the clamps were needed to...

I had the JD 4th &5th SCV kit installed on our 2010 3038e to handle a two cylinder offset flail. I also wanted to enable concurrent use of the hydraulic top link I bought. The most cost/time efficient route looked to be use of a diverter. I picked up a Summit Hydraulics DV-50 kit with couplers...

I have a 2010 3038e and am getting ready to install a diverter to add a 3rd scv to the rear (already have JD 4th & 5th) and was looking at how to source switched 12v for the solenoid. While looking at the fuse box & considering using an "add a circuit" fuse plug-in I found that power was...

For those curious about the amount of potential right side offset in the 90° position:

The diverter kit is on the way. Drew up a bracket for the diverter that will sit on the JD rear scv bracket. Printed an initial version to test fit/stability/alignment on the scv bracket. It clamps on the top of the existing bracket I've already trimmed it down a bit, but will be...

Dual rear scv - $1637.10 (parts & labor) FL1061S - $6800 (delivered & assembled) Top Link w/hoses - $280.23 (delivered) only other charges were NC sales tax

It's home. They used the hydraulic top link while getting it mounted, then removed the hoses & hooked up the flail hydraulics. The top link has a pilot check valve so it holds position until live hydraulic action changes it. I figured out my intended DIY multiplier configuration...

Thanks for the input! I decided to have the Fasse multiplier deleted from the PO. The valve body had no provision for mounting on a bracket - no holes or tabs, so routing soft hoses wasn't an option. I'll be picking it up with just the two rear SCV's & a multiplier later. Not sure about...

Haven't seen it in the flesh yet, but the FL1061S does have the +90° to -60° range of motion for the flail as well as left/right movement. Gearbox is inboard & belts outboard (above pic has outboard gearbox). I found a user manual on the JD site, but not in english (!). I decided to have...

The sales person knew maschio was the manufacturer. Pictures of the gearbox also show 'Maschio' on the top casting. The Frontier FL10 & FL10S lineup is basically the same as the Maschio "Weekend Warrior" line, targeted to the smaller tractors & hobby farm market.

Right. I was referring to hydraulic fittings &, when talking with the dealer, mentioned them looking through their supply of hydraulic fittings to find the right combo.

I've asked them to look at inserting a pair of elbows prior to each of the male quick connects to provide enough offset for clearance. Actually they could replace the JD females & Fasse males with pipe and elbows.

I need to add a third SCV to the rear of a 2010 JD 3038e which already has the JD 4th&5th kit installed. They originally spec'd using a Fasse multiplier to get the third, but it turns out that installing Fasse blocks the unused SCV pair. Is there a diverter/multiplier kit available that can add...

I have hit a speed bump. The JD rear remote kit (4th & 5th scv) was installed OK. The Fasse multiplier turned out to be a problem. When installed in one SCV, It blocks the other. I need another way to get another SCV in the back so I can have a hydraulic top link in addition to the two...

Maschio has restrictor sets that run $23 per cylinder (two restrictors per cylinder). I'll have to see if they fit the FL1061S & whether they might already be installed. They are two way restrictors that fit between the hoses & check valve on both of the flail's cylinders. Agristoreusa has...

It is a lighter duty version, specs say 2600lb + for the tractor. Weight is listed as 663 lb.. The 3038e has the 305 FEL & loaded rear R4's so total tractor weight is ballpark 3800lb (without adding operator weight :rolleyes:). The rear wheels are set in the wide configuration. I do plan...

Yep, that's why I went with the JD mechanical scv kit rather than a solenoid based solution. Still may end up adding restrictors on the flail cylinders.

Everything is finally in at the JD dealer (after the flail being lost in transit for a bit). Took the 3038e in this afternoon along with the hydraulic top link kit I picked up. Pics after I get it back.

It works well for me & gives me an overall view of the disc contact area. The 7" screen is big enough not to lose too much definition. A 4" screen would probably make it hard to make out. I find I really need "context" rather than just a closeup on the grinding point to get proper placement...

I'll resurrect this thread for an update. I hooked up the 3038e to the WG24 stump grinder for the first time. Until now, I've only used it with the 1025R. I brought the 3038e back to the house from the acreage waiting for the local JD dealer to set a time to do the rear SCV install & take...

Still waiting on the dealer to set up a start date. Figured it would be a good idea to have a hydraulic top link on hand when they do. Probably putting in an order for link & hoses at Agristoreusa.com tomorrow. Looks like 2-3 day delivery to NC.

It's a gen 1 3038e with fixed ROP, I think it is nominally 2" x 3". The clamps accommodate 53mm X 79mm.

I have some new rear remotes for the 3038e getting installed on the right side & wanted to redo the work lights to keep the lower right portion of the ROP clear for the remotes install. All wiring runs up the left, over & down for the right side mount. No penetration of the ROP for mounts or...

Interim update... The Fasse multiplier is in and a FL1061S was located in network & rerouted to my dealer. They are still working at locating the correct vintage JD scv kit for my 2010 3038e. Looks like they may have to go out of network to source it.

Test went well & I did a slight adjustment on the brakes. Did a road test checking response to different controller settings to find the "empty trailer" number. Should be all good for the next usage.

Picked up a plug last night & put it on today. I cut off the old one with enough length that I could match wire color with contact via the multi-meter. (no surprise, the blue brake line had sporadic continuity) Stripped back insulation & trimmed wires in cable after threading through new...

I double checked resistance between the plug contacts for ground & brakes. You would expect to see one ohm or less (1/4 the value for a single magnet). What I found is that I sometimes got OL (no continuity) even with the side of the probe pins making contact with the brass contact. Moving...

Yep, that's why I'm think about replacing plug, cable, or both. It would be simplest to just do the plug first & see if that does the trick.

That was what I expected, but continuity from plug brass contact back to wire end that connects on the junction box was good.

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I've run into an oddball issue with the brakes on one of our trailers. Three of our trailers have electric brakes, a landscape trailer, a car hauler and a dump trailer. The same tow vehicle used on all, a 2020 RAM with factory trailer brake controller. Everything is fine with car hauler &...

I believe that is 83" from the centerline. Nominal width of the 3938e is 60", so 83 - 30 = 53" beyond the red wheel. That's my interpretation anyway.

For anyone interested, I found a pretty complete list of specifications on the Frontier FL1061S flail. FL1061S - 61" FLAIL MOWER (SIDE OFFSET) Product Features Dimensions Capacity, Cutting (in.): 0.79" Height, Cutting (in.): .78" /1.57" /2.36" Height, Overall (in.): 38.7" Length, Overall...

Yes, one of the two JD scv has a float position

I signed the purchase order the other day, so just waiting on JD to get parts in before taking the 3038e over there. I was juggling the options for rear remotes between JD (2 connections) & WR Long (3 connections), but ended up going with the JD manual SCV set plus a Fasse multiplier to get 3...

New shoes! Torqued the lug nuts & put it away til needed.

Resurrecting this thread for an update. After 7 years the battery crapped out, possibly precipitated by the failure of the solar charging circuit due to a shorted battery connection at the controller (fused so no other harm) & a bad diode on the solar feedline. Replaced the battery then...

Going to need to move the 3038e & realized the tires on the aluma car hauler were overdue for replacement. It's been sitting a few years since I've taken to leaving the 3038e at the acreage & the tires are 13-14 years old now. Pulled it down on the drive & propped it up on the rear legs & jack...

Picked it up today. In the paperwork describing work done, the tech indicated the entire gas tank interior was coated with an unknown white substance. It could be scraped off but it was unlikely to be completely removed. He said fuel being delivered was "white". The tank was replaced.

We installed a 22kw Honeywell (Generac) 8 years back, no problems. We sized the unit based on start current for a 5 ton heat pump. Normal average use for us is about 2kw/hr. Guesstimated consumption at that level is 1.2 - 1.5 gph. Arrived at that by graphing out the published consumption...

It's been quite the trip, but finally some daylight. I had taken it back to the dealer because it was suddenly dying while I was mowing. It would be running fine, then act like you've shut off a fuel valve. Let it sit a bit & it will start & run fine for a bit longer. It first occurred...

Is the new machine WiFi frequency the same as your network (probably 2.4ghz or5 ghz)?

Just about ready to pull the trigger. It is a two part purchase, 1) adding two rear remotes to the 3038e 2) ordering a Frontier FL1061S (mfg by Maschio) 61" hydraulic offset flail via my local JD dealer. The attraction to this package is the ability to cut with the unit turned vertically 90...

I found frequent close mowing can eventually pretty much clear it from the mowed area, At least it worked for the road sides & field areas we were working on.

My engine's specification number (FS11 R) was not on the fix list, probably due to having a 20 amp alternator. The fix substitution currently published by Kawasaki specifies a 15 amp regulator. An alternative 15 - 20 amp 3 pin regulator is out there, but the connector sequence is different from...

My engine's specification number (FS11 R) was not on the fix list, probably due to having a 20 amp alternator. The fix substitution currently published by Kawasaki specifies a 15 amp regulator. An alternative 15 - 20 amp 3 pin regulator is out there, but the connector sequence is different from...

Got a letter from Deere about our 2023 Z930M regarding Kawasaki's stop sale notice on some engines. The 21066-0785 voltage regulator has a flaw that can cause it to catch fire, even if not running. Instructions were to disconnect the battery ground until fixed. They went on to say that they...

2020 Ram Laramie Longhorn, 5.7L w/out eTorque. Bought it new. We have various 7k trailers we tow as needed, generally use a trailer for load carrying unless it is something fairly small. Intend to keep it long term.

Just got the same letter for our '23 Z930M.

I use a magnet mounted mirror to see the receiver/hitch connection on my loader mounted 3pt plate when attaching to a trailer.

Look into purchasing a 250 gal above ground tank, probably $1200 - $1500, a 500 gallon would be a few hundred more. Shop around & fill when prices are lowest from whoever gives the best deal while a delivery is possible. Surplus capacity doesn't hurt, propane doesn't go bad.

With the WG24, there is a whole lot of back & forth and left/right maneuvering. I'd pretty much need to build a temporary earthen ramp to be effective. Even ruts in soft ground & ground slant can interfere with 3pt clearance at times.

Did about 6 hrs more grinding yesterday & finished off the wife's "must do" items in proximity to her bordered landscaping, probably a dozen or so of various sizes. A few large/clustered stumps in other locations will probably have to wait til the 3038e comes back from the acreage. The...

Did another 4 hours of grinding this afternoon on the various stumps the wife found & wanted gone. Mostly in one of the "cleaned" woods area & impediments to the free use of her CX gator.

Still working up to some larger stuff. Trim off the top & work down Marie has been helping with clearing chips to see where to work Had to chase roots a bit Finally below grade

Yep, had been printing ASA parts hot & coarse for structural strength. The gauge is pretty small (~ 35mm) & got printed by itself with the same settings.

Got a bit more ambitious & addressed these two Pretty much had to do the tall one from the side. The deflector didn't have much clearance even at maximum lift. But got everything at or below grade.

Finished up the last bits of setup. Ended up having to use a crow's foot to torque the last four teeth. The stubby socket was too stubby & couldn't catch enough of the nut flats. Marked the last four with paint & done. The slip clutch finally got adjusted for 20hp. Setting is done by...

Forgot to include a link. If you want to print this, you can find STL files (& fusion 360 source files) here, as well as Amazon link for mirror: Printables

OK pretty much finished up. Loosened clutch springs to slip the plate. Just need to check/adjust slip clutch spring height with some calipers. Snapped some pics before going in to cool off. All assembled, Pat's installed, driveline in place.. Magnet mount camera on PTO output shield...

I ordered that same bar yesterday for future use. To stop the spin, I just put a spud wrench through the disk cutouts & let it catch on the guard. I have one tooth (or two?) I couldn't do because socket + wrench head were just a bit too much to fit under the guard. I didn't have a shorty...

Getting closer to trying it out. I got the Pat's QH installed. That changed the shaft detent to shaft detent measurement from 33" to 37", so the PTO shaft is good as-is. I did go out & pick up a new torque wrench. My old one topped out at 150 ft/lb & I needed 160 to do the teeth so I picked...

I'll be waiting til next week to try it out. I did the top link bracket install so I could get a PTO shaft comparison measurement. The Carter & Sons EZ Hitch fit fine, so hookup was not a problem. The measurement from PTO shaft detent groove to implement detent groove was 33" for the 1025R...

Fedex Freight just delivered a WG24 stump grinder. Big truck, no liftgate. Fortunately the 1025R w/pallet forks was up to the task & lifted it off the trailer deck without a problem. The cardboard is just a shroud around a steel framework & pallet. Everything arrived intact & undamaged...

4 point chains & ratchet binders for the tractors. If lever binders get used with chains on an additional item, the lever gets tied in place (only have 4 ratchet binders). Ztrak mower or gator get 4 point 2" ratchet straps.

Just continuing the Z930M thread. Still mowing weekly out at the acreage, no problems. Recently added a couple of mirrors to the control arms so I can check for traffic behind me while mowing the roadside at the house. Bought a couple of stick-on convex mirrors & put them on mounts I...

Had the annual service done on the 22kw standby today. Still having it done by the installer (Generac). Still got 3 years left on the 10 yr. guarantee that came with the install. No issues, but the tech did comment on the number of run hours since last year. Not enough to have required an...

2020 Ram 5.7, 17-18 mixed driving (w/out towing) , 14 w/towing in the mix, 11-12 while towing the 7k trailers (car hauler, dump, utility/landscape) w/average loads.

I took the Z930m out after adding the second mirror & swapping the clamp on the first. No problem with vibration or drastic view shift while operating. I think the fact the mirrors are convex helps avoid those issues. They will definately help with traffic awareness while mowing by the road...

I'm not too good at looking over my shoulder (cervical vertibra fusions), which makes it hard to check traffic behind me when mowing on the shoulder or to check before backing. I put together a mirror mount to attach on the control arm using the 3d printer, a cheap stick-on 4x5.5" convex...

The dump trailer...

Well, it's been about 7 weeks. This is how things look after 7 weekly mows. Grass is starting to fill in a bit more in some areas where other growth was displaced. Recent actual mowing time tends to be about 2 hours & uses about 1/4 tank (from completely full).

Finally tried the Z930m on some of the acreage fields. The area in the pic's was bushhogged about 10 days ago (grass level with the 3038e hood in places). Had the ztrak initially set at 3.5" to see if it would bog down, later changed to 4.5". The only thing limiting speed was rough areas...

13 years on our 2010 3038e. Predates the DPF thing. No issues that weren't self inflicted other than minor dash issues (PTO light goes off sometimes & sometimes the tach needs a couple of taps to come off zero)

In the Ram, tow strap + implements, tie down chain, axle straps, ratchet straps, rope, jumper cables, axe, hatchet, bush knife, crowbars, pack shovel, 12v compressor, airline, tire pressure guage, first aid kits, foil survival blankets, multitools, paper towels, large trash bags, plastic sheet...

OK, after I picked up the Ram Saturday we have had 1.4" rain Sunday & overnight. Checked this AM (Monday) and could not find any damp areas in the rear cabin area. I was trying to blot areas with a paper towel looking for any visual indication of dampness rather than just feeling for it. So far...

Well, got the replacement back glass assembly in. We will see if it does the trick when the forecast rain comes through in the next couple of days. I'm not putting stuff back in the ram boxes until I see if it will need another trip to the dealer.

I dropped off the truck this AM & went home in a loaner. Ended up picking it back up around 5. When their glass people started the window frame removal they found a crack in the frame near the drivers side corner & stopped work. The dealer has ordered a replacement window assembly & it should be...

Back in '93 I had a Dakota they never could fix. I reported the leak before the truck had 2k miles on it. After 3 or 4 failed fixes & an odor issue it got lemon lawed. Got virtually the whole purchase price applied to a replacement truck.

I've seen reports of Ram leaks from brake light, shark fin antenna and various areas of the rear glass, including frame cracks.

That's where our 2008 f-150 was leaking. Fixed it with a new light assembly using an updated gasket.

Taking the 2020 Ram 1500 back to the dealer Monday morning for a second attempt at fixing a water leak in the back of the cab. No headliner stains, but the rear carpet gets damp after a rain, more so on the driver side. The first time they said it was coming from the bottom driver side corner of...

After a couple of days of rain, the winds are here and outages starting. Ours went out a bit after 8AM. Glad the standby generator is here and running properly (3 kids w/families coming for lunch & gift exchange).

Three kids with families coming for lunch & gift exchange and the power is out @8AM. Glad the 22kw standby is running with no problems. ETA: The generator is currently handling a 5 ton heat pump, oven, stovetop, 2 countertop ovens, crock pot, etc. as well as the usual house items.

Got it home. The wife has started familiarizing herself with it. (already removed the other straps...)

Thanks! Kawasaki FX801V 25.5 HP

Surprise! Delivery got bumped up three months. The Z930M just arrived. Still a 2023 model, some minor differences from the 2022.

Well she got a chance to use it today and it put a grin on her face. It wss a 5" redbud, which can be hard cutting for the Kobalt, and the Stihl buzzed right through it.

She wanted an upgrade from her 12" 40v Kobalt, so we got her a 16" Stihl MSA 220 with AP300 battery & charger. She is aware the Stihl is a more 'aggressive' saw than the Kobalt and to be handled with care.

Not too bad around us, mainly scattered outages due to trees or branches across lines. We are up near the VA line in north central NC.

22kw whole house running tonight. Lost power about 8:50pm. Genny kicked in about 15 seconds later. Glad I don't have to get out in the wind & rain to crank up a portable.

I printed up some covers out of TPU filament for the intake & nozzle on mine, mainly to keep bugs out.

Well the order got switched to A 2023 model & delivery in Jan 2023...

Just ordered a Z930M with 60" rear discharge deck & full suspension seat w/24" back. Tried to locate one in the local dealer network first but there weren't any rear discharge machines available ( three in the system but all had been sold). Early estimate puts delivery about 30 days out.

On the generator related side, I installed a replacement battery in the Champion 7K dual fuel today. The 7 year old original was kaput. I also ordered a replacement ignition switch. It has been broken for a while now. The "on" and "start" postions work fine but the "off" position doesn't...

I added a 10 watt solar panel & waterproof controller to our dump trailer equipment box lid. Does a good job of keeping the deep cycle topped off between uses. No nearby power for a maintainer where it gets parked.

FWIW, I've never had any electronics issues while running from a gen whose specs included < 5% THD. No equipment issues, even including UPS units which tend to be picky about power quality.

No line power in the shed, 100 watt solar panel & deep cycle battery for interior led lights & outside led motion lights. The 7k gets used with welder & compressor when needed.

It's been a while, but I finally got around to pulling out the Champion 7k dual fuel at the tractor shed. The battery was too low to turn it over but the pull start worked fine once I remembered to open the valve on the propane bottle. :rolleyes: It has only been used with propane since the...

This one was right at 4 years, I bought it in 2018. The originals (2) were 7ah & I replaced them with 9ah that have the same form factor. I have a bunch of dead ones I kept around as weights for tensioning the pull points on wire antenna's suspended from trees around the house.

Had the annual service done on the whole house 22kw this past week. No issues, but the transfer test revealed that the 1300VA ups on the entertainment center needed it's batteries replaced. It has been OK on recent power interruptions, so they must have just gone south. Got the replacements in...

I just use a carbon pile style tester I picked up at Tractor Supply like this one amazon.com/Battery-Tender-Load-Tester-Volt/dp/B089GZ3DHZ I think I paid $20 (on sale).

Re noise: Not bad, not much increase from no-load (w/ eco mode turned off). I believe the literature puts it 'low as" 52 db. You can carry on a conversation at normal voice level while standing right beside it. Re THD: Look for < 5% THD. At that point, you should be able to run anything...

Last bit was to get the wheels back on. Found out the conical lug nuts supplied with the new hubs were A bit large on the flat end to fit in the 13/16 socket I was using. Threads were the same as those on the idler so I just reused the old lug nuts so everything uses one size. Torqued all to 90...

Added another gen to the stable. Picked up a Westinghouse igen2500 on sale ($399), 2500/2200 inverter, gas only. Just finishing the break in process with a 3 hour half load, no load run, following a couple hours of quarter load, no load & two oil changes to flush manufacturing debris. It only...

OK, finally got back to working on the trailer. The hubs came in and were correct (even tested wheel fit to be sure). Before starting on the hubs, I finished wiring in the ground line to the junction box & did final layout and brake wire connections. The left side got "in-line" connections...

Well, looks like the replacement drum/hub assemblies should be here monday. I did a bit with the brake wire layout & had enough to include a home run ground line back to the junction box. No need to ground to the frame. The ground line will get ID flags to differentiate it from the brake run.

OK, I got started on the install in the AM to avoid the heat that was coming. I jacked the trailer by lowering the tongue to the lowest position & placing jack stands at the rear. I then cranked the tongue jack untill the tires were clear of the ground. I figured I'd do one side & then the...

Parts came in, but one of the brake assemblies had partially disassembled itself in transit (big box, too much free space). Etrailer is sending a replacement (yeah! I don't have drum brake tools), but things are on hold until it comes.

Getting things together for another trailer upgrade, adding brakes to the second axle. It's our only tandem axle trailer that doesn't have brakes on both axles. Parts should come in next week, will post as things progress.

Any wire length can work for receiving, but transmitting would require a reasonably well tuned antenna to work effectively (& avoid potential damage to the transmitter). Depending on the radio, attempting to transmit, without a proper antenna or dummy load, can cause damage. In an emergency, do...

Forgot to get a front view, but this is from the listing It has a drain hole that the original didn't

The seat on the 2010 3038e was getting past due for replacement. There was a split in the cushion, the cushion was separating from the metal pan, and the metal pan had more rust than paint. Seats for the 3038e have changed over time. My seat used sheet metal tabs for mounting to the seat base...

Another run to the stump dump with the PJ 7K dumper. 1000 lb. of trees, branches, sticks & weeds (per the ticket). The wife has continued her spring cleaning around the place ... The contents are packed in so tight they keep their "box" shape after being unloaded.

I finally broke down & picked up a Fill-Rite RD812NH. Considered a diesel only, but ended up going with the more versitile version. Getting too unsteady on my legs to be climbing up on the 3038e with a 5 gallon jug. After testing it out I felt I needed something to make it easier to access &...

A follow up of sorts. I added a receiver to the front of the car hauler to accommodate the winch on the hitch mount. Not terribly robust, but should do to pull a rolling item up onto the deck. The winch would be powered by either jumper cables with anderson connectors on one end or the deep...

A while back I knocked off one of the rear jack stands on our Aluma 18' car hauler. I didn't pin it up & it caught when that side dropped off the pavement turning onto our developement road. I've finally gotten around to getting it fixed (I've been using car jack stands a for about a year). I...

If memory serves, it released when you clicked the winding crank back down into the storage position.

Yep, made by Aluma. Not sure about the strength of the rails & uprights, it isn't adressed in any of the trailer literature. FWIW, I'd use an axle strap if I was tying down there.

I appreciate the advice, but the car hauler only has 4 deck rings, one at each corner. I wouldn't want to try & DIY additional ones for fear of screwing it up.

Took the 3038e out to the acreage the other day. The 2020 Longhorn Ram is a nicer tow vehicle than the old 2008 F-150 in a few ways w/ backup cam, factory brake controller, self leveling air suspension, etc. I've settled on a tie down routine using 2 10' chains, 4 axle straps & 4 ratchet...

The cables aren't for the gate, they are to keep bits & pieces of spring / fittings from flying around if something breaks while the springs are under tension. You don't want to get slapped by a spring or a bit of spring launched shrapnel.

After using the trailer a few times I decided to add some assistance to the tailgate. With my history of back issues I really don't want to tweek it inadvertantly. So I added garage door springs to help with some of the load. In addition to the springs themselves, I also installed safety...

I loaded up the S4 to go over to the acreage & do some trimming. The front receiver loops made tiedown simple. I'm using 2" ratchet straps on front & rear. Most of the length is rolled up & secured, the fixed strap portion has been replaced with swivel "J" hooks to make use of short lengths...

Okay, the last piece is done. I added a 150A fuse on the hot side of the winch power cable. The fuse block is sized for 4 AWG. A spare fuse went in the glove box. I wanted a fuse mostly because of the long run through the drive line "tunnel" to the front position. Although I routed it (& zip...

I added 43 feet of 3/16 synthetic winch cable. I had to trim the end down to a taper that could fit through the hole in the drum & covered that with shrink fit. No screw, just a tight jam fit, then first wraps over the sideways tail. The cable stopper is one I printed from TPU with a 50%...

About 4 years back I had picked up a 3000lb ATV winch (Traveler) from tractor supply while on sale. I thought it might be handy if I needed to pull something up on the car hauler or dump trailer. 175A anderson connectors were added to the deep cycle "solar power" battery in the tractor shed &...

I've been adding 4 AWG cable runs to front & back receiver locations. I printed TPU enclosures for the 3 way lug connections at the battery. I'm doing it this way to only have one additional connection on the battery posts. The cable is routed through the same tunnel as the coolent tubes &...

I installed a front receiver (JD part # BM23363) on the 590E S4 this afternoon. It is the install kit with the receiver, nuts, bolts & backing plates. Installation was pretty straight forward, but in an awkward location. No real access even with the wheels turned to the stops. The hassle being...

If you have access to a 3d printer (or someone who does) it would be a pretty simple task to produce a fitting for the tube spout that has a belled end to encompass a screw head/washer down to the tin. One squirt to cover the whole thing with minimal (?) waste.

We installed a 22kw Generac about 6 years back. Thread on install here: Getting a whole house genny installed... No problems. Serviced annually. Sized to handle a 5 ton heat pump which it does with no trouble & no trouble with any of our electronics or UPS units. Propane use is not excessive...

No pliers needed, just a hairpin or locking pin. I have an older pair of those as well as pat's. They are lighter in weight than pat's, but no less strong (my opinion). I ended up using pat's on the 3038e and the Carter on the 1025R. Both are better options than doing without (for me). On the...

Added some 3/8" D-rings with 3/8" grade 8 bolts. All attachment points were on frame or immediately adjacent metal (no wood). I wanted 4 at the corners for gator tie down, then added a couple more up front. May add a couple more at the back for symmetry.:unsure: Probably going to add...

Pics of S4 on trailer. No problem moving along between gator & trailer side. Good clearance on approach angle with truck air suspension in high position, close clearance on approach angle with truck air suspension in lowest position (per an observer). Of course this could also be changed by...

Pics of S4 on trailer. No problem moving along between gator & trailer side. Good clearance on approach angle with truck air suspension in high position, close clearance on approach angle with truck air suspension in lowest position (per an observer). Of course this could also be changed by...

Previously, the only trailer of ours that could carry the 12' JD XUV590E S4 was the 18' aluma car hauler, with beaver tail & pull out ramps. Wanted something a little easier to use so we just (as in yesterday) picked up a 14' tandem axle 7K utility trailer with a 4' drop ramp (the red one in...

No doors, mesh side curtains.

A while back we picked up an XUV590E S4. The S4 is 12' long, 56.5" wide and the only trailer of ours that could haul it around was the 18' aluma car hauler, which was not real convenient (big, wide & pull out ramps). Anyway, we went trailer shopping & the wife decided she liked the red Texas...

We've had a PJ dual axle 7K (5x10) for about 5 years. No problems with it, but they probably should have used a longer hose for the lift cylinder as it gets pulled tight (no slack left) at full lift. No visible rust or damage to the paint, but I do see what look like rusty water stains on the...

First of the week, the 22kw got a bit over 6 hours run time when a tree took a line down. No surprises, it cranked up around 5:30am & ran til 12:30 or so. Not enough snow to worry about clearing (4" ).

Yes, it is a JD "flip up". I think it was $600 & that includes the "free" install.

Finally topped off the LP tanks (I'd been waiting for summer rates). The price was much higher ($0.50/gal higher) than last year's summer rate even after calling around to a half dozen suppliers. The only quote close to last year's cost would have been accompanied by a $165 "safety check for...

The cheap mirrors came in. No biggie to get installed. Side mirrors & a panoramic rear view, about $50 total. Didn't want to spring for more expensive til I know better what I need. Not a bad install, just had to unclamp the windshield to allow the mirror mounting straps to get...

With the windshield in:

It's home! Got delivered about 1:00PM.

Just came into the dealer yesterday & went down to sign paperwork today. I had gone by the JD store week before last & asked about S4 availability. None of the in-network stores had any but the sales person found one that was scheduled to be shipped into another store for general...

5 watt panel on the car hauler, 10 watt panel on the dump trailer both with a small waterproof controller in the respective battery boxes. About 5 years use on each with no problems. The tractor building has a 100 watt panel & deep cycle battery hooked to interior LED lighting & exterior LED...

The last NAPA lasted 11 mos. longer than the original...

Replaced the battery in the 2010 3038e again today (wouldn't start without a boost). The original lasted about 5 years, the NAPA that replaced it made 71 mos. so I went with the 7551R from NAPA again. It was also about $40 cheaper than the JD battery (per web site pricing). Fingers crossed it...

I finished doing some mowing down the road with the three point finish mower on the 1025R & went to lift it off the ground for the trip back to the house and nothing moved. Looked closer and saw the rockshaft had moved to the left far enough for the right side lift arm to come off. I guess a...

I was mowing today & noticed the PTO indicator light on the instrument panel was no longer lit even though the rotary cutter was still cutting. It had been illuminated when I first engaged it. Disengaging/re-engaging the PTO worked fine but had no effect on the light (it stayed out). Are...

OK, got the right one. Looks like 1301 lb. Odd how things are out of sync. 5200 (curb weight) + 1301 (max cargo on sticker) = 6501 lb while GVWR is 7100 lb. Load range 113 tires should be OK for 2500 lb. each, so where does the limitation come from?

During the last trip to the dump with a load of brush we noticed one of the trailer tires looking a bit slack. When we got back I checked & it was way low. Inflated it to 50 psi & checked about an hour later to find it at 42. Replaced it with the spare & looked for a leak source, expecting a...

Finally got all the parts together to use some worklight mounts I made a while back for the 1025R & 3038e on the 3d printer. They were done in a semi flexible version of TPU, a material that lets you produce parts whose feel is very similar to tire rubber. These are the mounts done for the...

I decided to put a new set of mirrors on the 1025R. I mow the developement road side out to the county road & mirrors help let me know if something is coming up behind me. The old round mirrors were a pain to use, being attached off to the side on the grab handles via metal strap mounts & I...

I've used a set of "strap-on" forks on both the 3038e & 1025R for 7 or 8 years now. They are a cantilevered set that extend under the bucket & have a chain that wraps across the back side of the bucket & gets ratchet strapped to a catch sitting on the cutting edge. They really helped with a lot...

I'd been looking at these for a bit (3 point/FEL adaptor) & recently Titan attachments ran a 20% off sale on theirs. Normally $299, $239 on sale (delivered price). Got here via Fedex ground in 4 days. The version I ordered works for both the 1025R & the 3038e FEL's and came with a CAT 2 top link...

The factory tow hitch on our 2008 Ford F-150 needs weight distribution (WD) for tongue weight (TW) > 500 lb. and/or towing > 5000 lb. With WD, it is rated for 1000 lb. TW & 10,000 lb. towed. We have stayed under the WD requirement limit with our 7k aluminum car hauler when moving our small...

Finishing up the last outstanding JD installment purchase with the payment on the 1025R FILB this month (nothing owed on the new x394, paid cash for that). Both the 2010 3038e & 2013 1025R had been purchased via the 60 month 0% financing option. (will have to resist going out to look for a new...

No strong reason for me to do this other than it is inexpensive & does make running the dump process a little easier (no heavy cable remote to drag around). Tractor Supply (TSC) carries a Traveller brand wireless remote for use with Traveller brand winches with an 8000lb + capacity (i.e...

I picked up an old Lincoln AC-225-S a while back & been using it for a few small projects. I have finally gotten around to replacing what appeared the original leads. I had (re-)patched them in multiple places with self-fusing tape w/an over-wrap of vinyl tape before using it but the old...

I have wanted an easier way to judge tongue weight (i.e. no bathroom scale & lever), but didn't want to pay for a $140+ scale. I finally put together a "budget" version that should at least get me in the right ballpark when I have concerns using a small hydraulic ram & a pressure gauge. I...

The 17 year old SST18 is getting a bit long in the tooth & held together with pop-rivets & duct tape. I have been looking at two different possible replacements. One is an X384, it has the 48" deck & all wheel steering. The other is the ZTrak Z540R zero turn, probably with a 48" deck. Mowing...