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I'm having starter issues with my R3039H. Has anyone ever removed the starter, and if so are there any tips? My battery is strong, I've cleaned connections with no luck. It sounds like a machine gun, like the drive can't engage. I'm in a pickle, as the loader and box blade are on the ground...

My R3039H is having what I think is a starter issue. When I turn the ignition switch, sometimes nothing happens, then if I keep turning it back and forth, it sounds like the drive is not engaging. The engine does not turn at all. The battery is fully charged. It's not just a click, it's more of...

Ive got a R3039H and my adjustable pedal link broke. Had to order the new link, and the guy at the dealer says it can be a bugger to change. Anyone had any experience with this?

Discovered I had a leak in my R3039H fuel tank today. Found a large puddle of fuel on the barn floor. After a closer inspection, it appears to be a tiny crack at about midway on the front side of the tank. There is an indent which has a retainer bar across the front of the tank, located behind...

I've got a R3039H, and have been considering getting a bush hog and was wondering what other 3039 owners were using, 5' or 6'? Mine is a hydrostat, so I have 29 hp @ pto. My machine measures 66" width, if that is a big factor.

I'm wanting to build a brush puller, and I'm working on the design at this point. Can someone tell me what type pin and bushing I need. I want to use a greasable pin / bushing similar to the one shown on my grapple, for my pivot arm, only larger. Just don't know what it is called, so that I can...

My 3point lever is stiffer than what I'd like. It's like it has a bit too much resistance. I like to feather my control as I'm working, and have to rest the side of my hand against the fender, in order to ease the lever a little bit. Anyone else have this problem? I tried to spray some white...

A buddy of mine just got a new 5055E cab this week, and is wanting to add some work lights to the front of the cab. Does anyone know if the wiring harness is in place? There are threaded inserts under the lip of the roof, at the corners, which we assume are for lights. He's wanting to go with...

Either mice or squirrels got to my B6100E, and chewed the wiring. I noticed bits of colored insulation on the footboard when I went to get on it today. Turned the key, and nothing! Anyone have a wiring diagram?

Wasn't sure just which forum to post this question in, but figured someone here may have some suggestions. I need to run new electrical service out to my workshop, and am not sure what size/ type to go with. My shop is located about 175 foot from the house. I currently have overhead wires, but I...

I'm considering picking up a landscape rake for my R3039H, and will likely go with one from Evertthing Attachments. I originally thought about the extreme duty model, but was wondering if I should step up to the newer "version 3". It's about 100 lbs heavier, and about $200 more. Any thoughts or...

I got my hydraulic pressure gauge from Surplus Supply, now just need to try it out. I'm guessing I'll just plug it into one of my rear remotes, and open the control lever, and I should see the system pressure?? Factory pressure is supposed to be 2242 psi. If it isn't, I'll have to try and figure...

I didn't even know this was possible until someone posted about their loader not being able to curl / dump while in the float position. I thought about this yesterday while I was grading my drive, and gave it a try. It works! I've had the tractor almost two years, and never knew! Any other...

Well, I had just finished grading the drive this afternoon, and was about to pull the tractor in the barn. My three point lever felt a little stiff, so I thought I'd spray a bit of grease on the linkage. I had stopped the tractor just outsie of the barn, and I'm standing beside the tractor...

Set up a trail camera to try and catch some deer that come through a field I recently cleared, and caught this!

Thought you guys might enjoy this photo. This old horse drawn grader was recently put on top of a pole at a local construction company. Got Ole St. Nick at the controls, as well !

Congratulations to GManBart for being selected Member Of The Month! Nice to learn a little more about you, and I appreciate your contributions to the forum. Always enjoy seeing your projects, and you're also a good spokesman for the LS line of tractors!

I haven't posted in a while, but I read the forums daily. Hope everyone is doing well. I guess most of us are winding down from a busy summer. I've been busy trying to clean up an old overgrown field, and once that's done it'll be time to prune the blueberries and scuppernong vines. Hoping to...

Finally got to spend a little time on the tractor today, after all the rain we've had in august. Working on clearing my dad's old garden spot, and it hasn't been tended in eight years since his passing. It's about 2/3 of an acre, and it's amazing how quick it can grow up in that amount of time...

I've got a gravel drive that is about 500' long, and will be adding another 300' or so to it. I currently have a 6' Box Blade that I use behind my LS R3039H, and was wondering if a rear blade would be more useful for crowning and ditching. The first 400' of drive has a fairly steep grade, and...

Hello all! Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I haven't posted anything in a while, but I read the forum daily. I just haven't had much new to report. I've got 125 hrs on the R3039H now, and still loving it. Had her a year now, and not a single problem. Hope to get some good seat time tomorrow...

Got my new Miller 211 earlier this week, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. After a bit (quite a bit, I'm sure) of practice, I need to decide what I need to build first, a welding table, or a cart?? I could buy a nice cart with drawers for about $200, but what's the fun in that?? I'm...

This stump put up quite a battle. This is the one that I posted in an earlier thread. I had originally dug down about five foot with my stump bucket, and still couldn't it to budge. My hole had filled up from recent rains, and after a few weeks, it finally dried up. I was determined that I was...

It got pretty darn cold last night, for the Mississippi Coast. 29 degrees! I did manage to go out this morning, fire ole blue up, and grade the drive. With all the rain the past couple weeks, I had some pretty good ruts to even out. My ears got pretty cold, but I got it done. Randy

I know this has nothing to do with tractors, but this was my boss's new "toy", which was delivered yesterday. The blue Ferrari had to be unloaded first to get to his new Mclaren MP4-12c! Nice car, but I'm just as happy with my tractor!!! I can only imagine the tractor stuff I could buy for the...

Just about the time I think I've got all my stumps dug up, I stumble on another one! I found this one underneath my burn pile. Turns out this might be a challenge. It's an old stump, no sap left, all fat wood. I hitched up my trusty stump bucket, and proceeded to dig....and dig. Got down to...

I'm thinking of buying myself a mig welder. I've got an old Lincoln AC225 that belonged to my father. Let me start by saying, "I can't weld". I've welded a few things, but it wasn't pretty. I was looking at either a Lincoln or Hobart 140 mig unit. I'm wondering if I should go with a larger...

After digging a couple of stumps out with my new bucket, my R3039H hit 100 hrs as it rooled into the barn!

Randy

Does anyone know if a service manual is available for your LS tractor, if so, where did you get yours? I think that is something that I would like to have for my R3039H. I have a parts manual for my Kubota, and it does have some good diagrams in it, which are helpful. I'd like to know what some...

Well, I added one more attachment to my arsenal! I ordered a Prowler Stump Bucket yesterday. I should have it by monday, and can't wait to try it out. I liked the design of this one; as it does not have the extreme "wedge" shape that many have. This one is gradually tapered from front to back...

Well, I added one more attachment to my arsenal! I ordered a Prowler Stump Bucket yesterday. I should have it by monday, and can't wait to try it out. I liked the design of this one; as it does not have the extreme "wedge" shape that many have. This one is gradually tapered from front to back...

Just wanted to take a moment to wish all my friends here on the forum, a very Merry Christmas. Hope you all get to spend some time with your families, and enjoy the holidays. Randy

Well, I've had my LS for six months, and I'm at 94 hrs! I don't know if that's average or high mileage!!! I noticed a fellow who had a Kubota for sale, 18 months, and eighty hrs! Oh well, I didn't buy mine to have it sit in the barn! I have to say that I've thoroughly enjoyed every hour, and...

As a grandfather of seven children, I can't imagine what these parents are going through. Of all the targets to choose, why precious innocent children? I haven't been to church in a long time, put tonight, I think I'll get on a knee and thank God for my grandkids, and for those taken away in...

I guess my age is catching up with me. I worked several hours with a maddock this morning, digging up some small brush that I couldn't get to with the tractor. By the time I came in, had lunch, and settled in to watch the ballgames, my upper back was killing me. I actually never even got the...

Have any of you LS owners installed bolt-on bucket hooks? I'm curious how thick the steel top tube is on the bucket. I'm not much of a welder, so I've considered using the bolt thru chain hooks, but want to make sure they would be strong enough. Thanks, Randy Oh I almost forgot.....WHO DAT !!!!

I got the chance to work my little R3039H on some big land today. Hauled my tractor nearly two hours to help my buddy pile and burn some big brush piles. He has a 75 acre field that had grown up over the years, so he leased it to peanut farmers, who came in, cleared the land, pushing the trees...

I.changed my hydraulic and HST filters this morning. No problems getting them off, but I took the big filter off first, and lost about a gallon of fluid! Wasn't expecting that much to come out. Sent from my iPad using TractorByNet

I got a couple more stumps dug out today. This long leaf pine was over six foot long! I tried digging around it in an attempt to push it out, but was just entirely too deep. Took the grapple and managed to wiggle and pull up, until it popped out. I brought the back tires off the ground several...

After a hard day of clearing brush with the grapple, I noticed another casualty. I managed to catch a limb behind the level tube, and as I backed up, it managed to break the weld on the adjustment nut. Wondering what would be the best way to repair this, as it is on the lift cylinder. I've heard...

Okay, I finally got a chance to get the new grapple hooked up. I ended up having to weld a couple shims to the quick attach. I had sufficent egagement of the pins, but the holes were a bit too deep, and allowed for about a quarter inch of play. Got that welded up, got the hoses ran, and finally...

Just wondering how all the regulars are doing. Gary, what's going on up your way? LittleBlue, getting any rain over in Texas? Bob77064, I promise the pictures are coming! Joemd11, how are things over in PA? It's been a bit quite in here this week. Hope everyone is doing good. Chime in once in a...

Well, I got me a new root grapple today, and I can't wait to try it out. Didn't get it home until right at dark, so all I had time to do was unload it. I did learn on thing about hydraulic hoses,...they're expensive! Ran me a little better than 200 bucks for a couple of 16' hoses and connectors...

I'm wondering if a quick coupler with a specific type, ( i.e. poppet type, or ball type), will fit in the female couple of the opposite type. In other words, will either male type fit into the 1/2" coupler on my rear remotes??

I'm ordering a 48" grapple this week, and I'm trying to figure out how to plumb it. I used an air hose to measure the run to the cross bar at the end of the loader, and I came up with 16'. Seems to me, someone on the LS forum mentioned a run of 14'. Could be wrong. Guess too long is better than...

Well, I've decided I need a lightweight grapple for my LS R3039H. There have been some really good threads, in regards to grapples. I'm certainly going with a 48", as I'm sure that's the way to go, based on a number of recommendations on the forum. I'll be using it to grub out some roots, as...

Does anyone know off hand what size are the remote couplers on my R3039H. I'm thinkiing they are 3/8, but I'm not sure how they are measured. I'm thinking about buying a grapple, and am trying to figure out just what I need to get it hooked up. Also what type, size hose do I need? Sent from my...

I couldn't bear to watch any more of the Saints game today. Gave up during the middle of the third quarter, went out to my property, and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon on my tractor. At least I got some enjoyment this afternoon! Sent from my iPad using TractorByNet

I managed to break one of my check links on the three point. I had bent them a while back, but one broke right across one of the adjustment holes. Actually all I really need to replace, is the inner bar, but they probably only sell it as a unit. I'll find out when I call the dealer tomorrow...

Well, today I managed to drag the gravel back up the drive that was washed down by the rains from Hurricane Issac. It is still so wet around my place, that there wasn't too much that I could do. I did make an attempt at some stump removal. The photo shows a pine stump thats about 14" in...

Well, it looks like I'll get to use my tractor to clean up the mess, I'm sure to have after this storm comes through. I don't think it's going to be too bad, but we've still got lots of high dead hanging branches from Katrina. I'm sure they'll come down during this storm. The winds are already...

I was wondering when and how some of you other LS owners handled the first service on your tractor. According to my owners manual, it calls for changing the oil, hydraulic, and HST filters at 50 hrs. It doesn't call for fluid changes until 300 hrs. That seems like an awful long time to me...

Well, didn't even get a chance to fire the tractor up this week. Nearly sunk it last week, and it's rained on and off all week, and today was no different, so she never left the barn. I had planned to change out the drive belt on my Craftsman lawn tractor, but the rain started about 8:00, and...

Went out to my property this morning to continue with my clearing project. I had a slow leak in one of my front tires from a tiny puncture. It takes several days to a week for it to leak down. I'll likely handle this with a bit of slime. Began bunching up some partially burned stumps that I've...

It's been awful quite around here this week, where is everyone? I'm looking forward to tomorrow, so I can get back on my tractor and have a little fun! (and get a little work done)! Let's report in !

Has anyone used a stump bucket or similar attachment with their LS ? I was considering one for my R3039H, to remove some small to medium stumps, and was wondering how my machine would perform with an attachment like this.

I know there are plenty of threads on adding bucket hooks, but I wanted to know LS specific, if you went with bolt on, or welded. I'm not sure how heavy the top tube on the bucket is, and wanted to know how you may have attached your hooks. I had thought about getting a piece of 2.5x2.5x1/4...

I've got an old 1996 Ford F150, 6 cyl, that I keep out at my property. I rarely ever use it, and it sat for 3 or 4 months without being started. Tried to crank it about a month ago, and it would turn over,, but wouldn't fire up. Had an old shade tree mechanic go by and take a look at it. He said...

I was out working this morning, and I could see a rain storm approaching. Gathered my tools and started the tractor, but when I increased the throttle, she bogged down and died. I noticed the fuel gauge showed about 1/8 tank, took a look, and sure enough, it was empty. Ran back to the barn, and...

Enjoyed some great seat time today, dragging out leaf litter and small brush with my rachet rake. Amazing how dirty my tractor gets after a few hours in the dry dirt! I gave it a washdown with the pressure washer before I put it in the shed this evening. I'm at 10 hrs., and wanted to find out...

The lubrication specs for my LS 3039H call for the following lubricants: Engine Oil: API CF-4 or CG-4 SAE 20W/40 Transmission/Hydraulic API CL-4 Front Axle Oil: API GL-4, SAE 80W Any recommenations as to what products you're using? I just hit 10...

Just hit 7 hrs on my R3039H and just a hair shy of a half tank of fuel left. That seems to be close to 2 hrs per gallon. Does that sound about average?

Picked up my new Ratchet Rake from TSC last night, and got up early this morning, to go try it out. I started out by clearing some small yupon, and a lot of deep leaf litter. It really did a great job. Then I started smoothing a new drive into my building site. I can see that I'm going to get a...

Well here she is! Actually got to try her out a bit today! Right at 4 hrs on the clock, as I rolled under the barn! Couldn't be happier with the way she handled the six foot box blade. Hopefully my Rachet Rake will come in tuesday, and I'll have extra activities for the Fourth !!

In my excitement of my late evening delivery yesterday evening, I failed to ask my dealer about any break-in operation. The verbage in the owners manual, is a bit confusing to me, but here is what it states:

My tractor finally arrived at almost 8 o'clock! Of course I did manage to take a run or two around the field, and push a little dirt, before heading for the barn! I'll be scouring my manuals tonight, and have to work tomorrow, but you can bet I'll be on her at daybreak sunday morning! Pictures...

I know I've asked about this before, but hopefully my new LS R3039H will be in this week, and I've got to decide on which box blade to get. My dealer doesn't have a 66" in stock, so I've got to go with either a 5 or 6 footer. They carry the Howse HD box blades. I want to get it with the tractor...

I don't even have my R3039H delivered yet, but I'm already shopping for attachments. I did order a 5' Howse HD box blade with the tractor, but I'm wondering if I should get a 66" instead? I've got to order a Ratchet Rake tomorrow, so that I'll have it when the tractor is delivered. I want to be...

Just wanted to wish all you Dads a Happy Fathers Day. I decided this weekend would be a great time to buy myself a tractor! I ordered my LS R3039H yesterday, and with a little luck, I might get it by the end of the week. It will be a long week waiting! I just wish I had my father around to...

After looking at Kubuta, JD, Mahindra, Kioti, New Holland, and LS tractors in the 35-40 HP range, I have to say that I'm seriously considering the LS R3039H. It seems to be a well built tractor, with more features, at a very good price point. Just wondering if anyone has any input, as to...

Well, I thought I had decided on the Mahindra 3616 HST. Was planning on going to the dealer first of the week, and seeing if I could buy the tractor for what I wanted to spend. It rained all day here so, I had plenty of time to look around the forum, and got to looking at the LS brand tractor...

Could someone tell me what the bobcat warranty is? I'm considering the CT235 / CT335. The salesman wasn't sure????

I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum, basically trying to get some insight on which tractor I want to purchase. I read a thread on the Kioti forum, in regards to changing the oil in the front axle. Does the Mahindra 16 series require this service as well? I hear mention of the sight...

I'm finally beginning to narrow my search down to either a Mahindra or Kioti. I'm looking at the Mahindra 3016 HST / 3616 HST and the Kioti CK30 HST / CK35 HST. If you've considered these tractors, I'd like to know why you chose one over the other. Give me your input!

I'm finally beginning to narrow my search down to either a Mahindra or Kioti. I'm looking at the Mahindra 3016 HST / 3616 HST and the Kioti CK30 HST / CK35 HST. If you've considered these tractors, I'd like to know why you chose one over the other. Give me your input!

I posted this on the Bobcat thread, and thought you Mahindra fans might find this intersting, as well. I went to the Bobcat dealer to take a look at their tractors. The salesman started his presentation by telling me that he didn't want me to to have sticker shock, if I'd been looking at other...

Finally had the opportunity to visit mt Bobcat dealer, to take a look at their tractors. He only had a few available, but the first thing I noticed is that every one of them had surface rust, especially along the loader arms. It appears that a lot of the plate steel used in fabrication, did not...

I have about six acres which I am getting ready to build a new home on. About 1acre of garden, a couple acres of woods & thicket, a blueberry field, and the rest open land. I currently have a 1979 Kubota B6100, but its just too small / light for my needs. I do most of my mowing with a XMark ZTR...