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    Wrench for removing Kubota water separator

    2018 M7060 - In replacing the fuel filter and cleaning the water separator, I noticed things are "tight". Not a lot of room to move around. I was able to get the (spin on) fuel filter changed by using a standard "Band" filter wrench. I was unable to get the water separator unscrewed...
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    Rebuilding Bush Hog.

    I have a Bush Hog 3126-O mower. I love it as it cuts directly behind the tractor and about 3' to the right side. It is wonderful for cutting around the lake, on treelines, etc. It came with my property. I believe it was purchased, new, in 1993. Unfortunately, the folks before me didn't keep...
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    3rd Function, headlights and horn.

    Kubota M7060 with a cab. Today I noticed my 3rd function button wouldn't light up. Also wouldn't work. I figured it to be a fuse. Searching, I can't find any fuse blown. I looked at every one in the fuse box under the steering wheel. In checking other electrical things, I discovered the...
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    TR3 Rake/grader

    I've been eyballing the TR3 rakes for a long time. My interest is in repairing hog damage and road maintenance. I've asked about them before (Jeff posted some good info) but wondered if any new experiences were out there. They are expensive! Just wondering how many have them and believe they...
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    Skid Shoe repair.

    My bushhogs and LPGS have skid shoes that are replaceable. I've had to replace all of them once and am about to put a new set on my 6' cutter. As expected, replacements are expensive. A 1/4" piece of steel, 2" wide and 19 5/8" long with one bend for $50. The "worn out" ones are only worn at...
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    Welding a Disc Blade.

    I broke a disc off Saturday. Replacements are about $20, if I remember correctly. However, I want to fix things when I can. I'm trying to learn welding so I welded it up and thought all was good. Then I noticed I had missed welding on the crack in a few spots. Damn. Welded more, making...
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    What is it?

    The AC on our Kubota L5740 is not cooling. In trying to diagnose, I discovered something that is not plugged in. The inside appears to have "points" like I remember from my old motorcycle days. It plugs into the back of the reservoir for the windshield washer fluid. The plug in location...
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    L5740 air conditioner drains clogged.

    Got such great advice on the M7060 issue that I thought I'd ask the following: Anybody ever had their air conditioner drains clogged? How did you unclog them? I noticed a small amount of water come out of one of the air conditioning vents (they are in the ceiling of the cab) and my wife...
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    M7060 bogging down.

    I'm experiencing a bit of an M7060 (2018 model) Issue when bush hogging. I Set PTO speed to 540. Once I begin cutting it will usually drop to about 525-530. Fluctuates mildly while cutting, depending on up or down hill, etc. Will run well for about 1.5 - 1.75 hours. Then it will begin to...
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    L5740 Headliner tumor.

    We have noticed a smell that resembels stale water in our cabbed L5740. My wife mostly uses this tractor. I figured I'd replace the cab air filter. Today I noticed a "tumor" in the headliner. I don't recall seeing this bump before. I'll be really embarrassed if someone tells me it is...
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    TR3 Rake for hog damage?

    I thought I remembered posts about repairing hog damage and I also think I remember posts about the TR3 rake. Searching TR3 gave me nothing so, apologies if this is a re-hash. Does anyone here have experience with the TR3 rake, made by ABI attachments? If so, do you think it would do a decent...
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    Replacement mirror.

    I know I'm not the first to have to replace one (or more) of my mirrors. I broke the left side mirror on my L5740 HST Cabbed tractor this weekend. Before going to the dealer, I thought I'd ask the collective here: Anybody found a better value replacement mirror than the Kubota original? Thanks.
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    Fuel line popped out.

    Yesterday I cranked my Kubota L5740 and within about 15 yards, it died. I tried to crank it a couple of times and it wouldn't catch. When I got out I saw diesel spilling profusely on the ground. I opened the hood and saw diesel was spewing out the back of the manifold that holds the fuel...
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    Skidding Logs with tractor.

    Is there any affordable attachment that would make it easy to approach logs, grab them and then drag them to another location? We had our place logged for pine and there are now a bunch of cedar trees (the loggers cut to get to the pines) that I'd like to harvest and save for future projects...
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    Hydraulic Fluid Level.

    A note on something I've recently learned: Checking the level of hydraulic fluid in my Kubota L5740 has always been a chore. I struggle to see how much is on the dipstick. I shine a light and check 3 or 50 times. Today I checked it and could easily see the level. The difference? I didn't...
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    Find the settings.

    I was practicing yesterday and spent a little time with flux core, no gas. I was using a Lincoln MP210. In the setup, you tell it what you are welding and it selects the settings. You have the ability to adjust the wire feed speed and the volts different than recommended. I made a weld on...
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    Straight cuts with plasma cutter.

    Having a lot of fun learning the new plasma cutter. Wish I had a steady hand. My manual says any guide must be "non-conducting". Well, duh, that makes sense. Do any of you have a recommendation for a straight edge or other types of guides. What materials should they be made out of? I've...
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    WHy the shade on flux core?

    I have the impression that many cast shade on welding with flux core wire with no gas. Perhaps it is just me but that process seems to get no love. I've enjoyed welding with flux core wire and find that cleaning the weld with a wire brush on an angle grinder can result in a pretty good looking...
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    Lens shade number?

    I have a #10 auto darkening lens (forget the model but was recommended in threads on this forum) that I use in my hood (white in color, possbily called a Pipeliner?) It is not a variable so is always a #10. I've never had any eye discomfort after welding with this lens. Yesterday my right eye...
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    Plasma Cutter recommendations.

    In learning to weld, I've acquired a bit of scrap metal to practice on. Tip: Ask to pick thru the scrap pile at a local fabricator. After all, you'll be bringing it back heavier than when you took it. If they are hesitant, offer to pay twice the scrap rate (about .08/lb here). LOTS cheaper...
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    Shocks on a Ranger 800 Crew.

    This may sound like a stupid question but how do you know when your shocks are bad? My 2013 800 Ranger Crew frequently sounds like it bottoms out when one of the front tires crosses a depression. Sounds like the tire hits but I can't see any evidence of that. I tried rocking the front up and...
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    Sunlight pollution in hood.

    Ran into an issue yesterday that I'm certain others have also encountered. Was repairing my bush hog and the angle of the sun meant it shined in thru the top of my head and hood and made it difficult to see. A quick fix was to put a towel over my head. Worked but was hot and inconvenient. I...
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    Kubota L5740 "Error - 40" code.

    My 2013 L5740 won't start. It is a cabbed model. I turn the key and get "Error-40". It won't even turn over. I looked this up in the shop manual and see it says: Input voltage to sensor from ECU is failed. Probable cause is Sensor input voltage drop below 2.6 V for 0.1 second or more...
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    Moving loader up without starting engine.

    My L5740 won't turn over. I'll start another thread on that later. My question pertains to having it loaded and taken to the tractor dealer. The Front End Loader is down on the ground (nothing attached). I can't raise it because I can't start the tractor. I know a roll-back wrecker can...
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    Kubota air filters.

    As a supplement to my thread about telling the parts guy the serial number of your tractor, I thought you may find the below interesting: M7060 Outer air Filter ~$24 L5740 Outer air Filter ~$72 These filters look very similar. From memory, the inner filter for the M7060 is ~$13. However...
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    Record your tractor's serial number.

    Write down or put in your phone the serial number of your tractor. That way you can have the dealer look up EXACTLY what parts you need. Nothing more frustrating than picking up parts, say an air filter, only to get to the tractor and discover you have the wrong part. Lesson learned.
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    Shout out for Fit Right Hydraulics.

    I ordered Top and Tilt from brian at Fit Right and am VERY pleased. Besides providing excellent products, he has been very patient with me and given great instructions/education. I've actually had a couple of conversations with him while standing by my tractor and then forwarding photos. His...
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    Kubota M7060 clogged screen.

    Was cutting on Sat. and very aware to watch the temp for indications of radiator screen needing cleaning. Tractor began to bog down in same type of grass that it had been cutting all day. Temp was fine. PTO RPM would drop down to 460 and lower. I'd stop and it would catch back up. I shut...
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    Cultipacker questions.

    I've been thinking of getting a cultipacker. Primary uses would be: 1 - Breaking up dirt clods to ease later smoothing with a drag harrow or LPGS 2 - Rolling over seeds spread to create a food plot. I know that weight is a factor. Heavier ones seem to need 3-pt. hitch. Some lighter ones...
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    Preventing leak-down.

    I'm loving my Top-n-tilt setup. Don't know how I got along without it. One issue I'm having is leak-down. In many instances, it is no big deal but one of my primary implements is a 10' offset bush hog. I've found it also occurs, to a lesser extent, with my 6' bush hog. I have mounted a...
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    Hard wire, Dual Shield Flux Core, Gasless Flux Core?

    I understand the difference between "Hard Wire" (MIG) and Gassless Flux Core (FCAW). I've been seeing references to "Dual Shield Flux Core" and it needs shielding gass. What is the difference between Dual Shield Flux Core and the others? I'm experimenting with FCAW because I mostly weld...
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    Titanium 125 Flux Core Wire Welder and Wire Choice.

    In reading the first thread regarding Transformer or inverter Flux Core machines, I was impressed with the comments on the Titanium 125 machine offered by Harbor Freight. I followed the reading up with YouTube searches. That got me more interested. I saw the machine was on sale for about...
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    Choosing the right size electrode.

    I have an old scrape blade that came with the farm. It has a couple of pins for angling and offsetting the blade. Each pin has a bushing that is welded onto the frame. One bushing was totally loose (I could remove it). The other would wiggle. Best measurement of the steel is 3/8". I...
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    Using a generator to power welder.

    I have a small generator (Honda EU 2000i). It says output is 120V 13.3A I have a couple of welders that will work on 120V. One is stick and one is multi process (Lincoln 210 MP). Is it likely that either of these will run off my generator. I suspect not but thought it best to ask. I need...
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    Removing lift arm.

    I'm installing Top and Tilt on my L5740. The instructions recommend moving the easily adjustable lift arm from the right side to the left, then installing the hydraulic cylinder as the right lift arm. Sounds great. The lift arms on the L5740 are held on by a pin that goes thru what appears to...
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    QC adapter?

    My L5740 has front hydraulic third function connections. For whatever reason, the ones the dealer installed are: HNV12NPT, Part 75568-66320 F, 75568-66220 M. For compatibility (my 4-1 bucket and grapple are both equipped with the same connectors), I had them put on the M7060 we got last...
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    Cultipackers?

    Past advice on creating foodplots has been that I need a cultipacker. I'm looking for advice on particular models. For example, I can purchase one that flips over for transport from Northern Tool for $689.99. It is 6' and weighs 418 lbs. It would be towed by my ATV. Alternately, I can...
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    Klutch ST200iDV

    Northern Tool has the ST200iDV on sale for $258.99 Does anyone have experience with this or any other Klutch welders? Will they run 6010 or 6011? The manual says suggested electrodes are: E6013, E7014, E7018, Stainless Steel. I want to get another welder (or two). I'm not looking for...
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    Licoln 210 MP on 240v shorted out?

    I decided to try my Lincoln 210MP on 240 V tonight. I looked the manual over and didn't see anything saying how to switch from 120 to 240, other than use the correct power cord (it comes with two). I plugged it all up and flipped the power switch. The machine appeared to come on briefly, I...
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    Don't make it easy.

    Saw a show where they were cutting locks off storage units. They used a battery powered angle grinder with a cut-off wheel. This made me realize I shouldn't leave angle grinders and cut-off wheels where a burglar could easily access them. Same goes for bolt cutters. I've got an old steel...
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    Out of wire - changing spool.

    Ran thru my first spool of flux core wire (faster than I expected) in my Lincoln 210 MP. Realized that there was a long tail of wire I had to waste. Didn't know if I could just pull it a little way in and then start the new spool or had to pull it all out and waste it. Not wanting to chance...
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    6010 vs. 6011

    Asked in an earlier thread but didn't get an answer. Probably was buried in other info. Anyway, I've been told that the 6010 rod is one of the best for repairing farm implements that you don't have the time or opportunity to really clean up. My machine says it won't run 6010 but that it will...
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    Economy PTO.

    The M7060 we just got has Economy PTO. To engage, you move a lever at the rear of the tractor. Doing so gives 540 rpm on the PTO at approx 1800 engine rpm (vs. the normal ~2200 engine rpm). I understand that this setting is designed for situations whereby the PTO is way over powered for the...
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    Loader "Relief" valve?

    I've read a few posts that refer to a "relief valve" kicking in on a loader if you try to lift a load that is too heavy or travel rough terrain with a heavy load on the loader. Last summer I had to move a lot of heavy logs. I found a few drops of hydraulic fluid under the tractor the next day...
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    Roll Over Box Blade.

    I'm about to purchase a box blade. EA has a good video and I've researched the floating tailgate feature, don't think I need it. I have seen people post about "rollover box blades". I tried the search function and came up with lots of stuff that is not related. If anyone can post simple...
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    Slip clutch won't slip.

    Started a new thread to carry this on. Old news: Slip clutch on Bush Hog I inherited probably has not been "slipped" in many, many years. I tried loosening the nuts a couple of turns, still wouldn't slip. I asked about what to do here and got a number of replies similar to: "Rev it up and...
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    Hooking up the cutter.

    In getting things organized, I purchased a LandPride 2512 cutter. It is a pull-behind. Hooks to the drawbar with a hitch pin. My thinking is that it will work well with our 70 HP tractor in thick grass and also work well with our 57 HP tractor to cut the grass around the house. I tried to...
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    Pricing a JD 2355.

    I have a 1993 JD 2355 that, in my opinion, is in good shape. It came with the farm I purchased back in 2012. My Wife's tractor (Kubota L5740) has a cab. She ran over a few wasp nests last year and became concerned about what would have happened it it had been me, on the JD, that ran over...
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    Torque on nuts.

    You guys helped with my blade issue. Now, in reading the manual (yeah, I do that), it says to torque the nuts to 644 ft. lbs. The nut requires a socket that is 1 11/16" so is a large nut. I have a torque wrench that only goes to 150 ft. lbs. I found wrenches that go up to 700 ft. lbs. but...
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    Bush hog blades worn on back side.

    I have a 3126 Bush Hog brand rotary mower. I inherited this mower with the farm. I took a look at the blades today and believe they need to be replaced (thought that was likely before I looked). Something I noticed that I don't understand: The back of the blades is worn down. What I mean by...
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    Reversing (or changing) skid shoes.

    The skid shoes on my LPGS (Landpride) are reversible. I looked at them and the wear indicated it was time. Each skid shoe is held in place by 6 bolts. The bolts are smooth on top and have a square section that interfaces with the skid shoe to prevent them from turning. A nut goes on the...
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    Chain pitch (size) differences.

    I'm in the market for a general purpose chainsaw. Models recommended to me are: Stihl 271 Stihl 291 Husqvarna 455 Husqvarna 465 I've been told that a chain with larger pitch will cut better and last longer. The Stihl saws have a .325" pitch, the Husquvarna saws have a 3/8" pitch (.375"). Is...
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    ATV dump trailer.

    I had posted in the trailer forum asking about dump trailers for an ATV. Got some good recommendations. Posters asked that I post any review of a purchase in this forum. I purchased a trailer from ABI. Here is what I posted in the trailer forum. So, I went with the ABI. My reasoning...
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    ATV dump trailer.

    We have a Polaris Ranger 800 Crew. The wife has asked "Why can't we get a dump trailer for wood chips and gravel etc." I have no good answer other than "What a great idea". If anyone has recommendations, they would be appreciated. I've found a company called ATI that has what looks to be a...
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    PTO Shield parts.

    I have a Bush Hog 3126 (offset) mower. Last weekend I lost a part of the PTO Shield. This is the PTO drive shaft that runs crosswise from one gear box to the other. It is not the PTO shaft that hooks directly to the tractor. The PTO shields are somewhat of a pain in that the ends need to be...
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    Rear remotes.

    I have a JD 2355 and a semi-mount 10' offset bush hog. The cutter is raised and lowered by a combination of the 3-pt hitch and a lever that works a hydraulic cylinder. There are two hoses and two connections to the tractor. The cutter has one cylinder and one hose goes in the top, the other...
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    Batwing Mower Users. Advice, please.

    I've continued to mull over getting a batwing mower as I have a lot of grass to cut. My current equipment: JD 2355 with 10' offset BushHog brand rotary cutter (cuts directly behind and about 3' to right of tractor). Great for treelines, around the pond, etc. It is a semi-mount, meaning you...
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    Attachments for creating food plots.

    I've created a few food plots (clover, sunflowers, etc) with limited success. I have a JD 2355 and a Kubota L5740 Basic advice I've received was: 1 - Mow the grass 2 - Poison (Roundup, etc) the grass 3 - Turn the ground up - I've used a large, heavy disc. Always seems to take 5-10 passes. 4...
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    Lift Arm Pins keep breaking.

    I have a 1993 JD 2355 (came with the farm). The lift arms use a pin and bushing system. The pin is part number AR55695 - Lift Arm Pin. It is a pin with a plate welded on one end and a hole for a quick lock clip on the other end. A "strap" (square washer) also goes on it. AR55695 - Google...
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    Box Blade Variations.

    I'm researching box blades. I want to "Buy once, Cry once". I see what I'll call standard box blades and "rollover" box blades and "floating gate" box blades and "Lockable floating gate" box blades. If anyone has a good explanation of the differences and recommendation as to what would be the...
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    Repairing Hog Damage.

    I have a lot of hog damage in my fields. I work them (hogs) over whenever I can. They have pretty much gone nocturnal. Can't get a night or bait permit during deer or turkey season. This year night hunting doesn't need a permit during the summer but doesn't help right now. Anyway, aside...
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    Only one line?

    I looked at a used batwing cutter today. It had only one hydraulic line. My current cutter (10' offset) is a partial mount. Front is raised and lowered by the 3-pt lift arms. Rear is raised and lowered by hydraulics. It has two hoses. One lever controls the hydraulics. Anyone have any...
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    Land Pride RC 2512 and RC 2515

    Thinking of getting a larger rotary mower for my L5740. Land Pride makes both a 12' and a 15' that my dealer says will work. Does anyone have any experience, positive or negative, with the Land Pride RC 2512 or RC 2515? Thanks, in advance.
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    Safe way to work under loader.

    Maintenance on my L5740 would be much easier if the loader was not in the way. Absent taking it completely off, is there a safe way to raise it and work under it? A number of options come to mind. Problem with all of them is that you are betting your life that they will work. 1 - Build a...
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    Front end loader Float?

    I read a lot about "set it in float". I assume that means the loader will rise and fall with the pressure of the ground it is in contact with. Is that correct? If so, HOW do you set it that way? I have a Kubota L5740 with an LA854 Loader. The manual says "Move the lever to the "float"...
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    Rotary Cutter  Batwing Mowers.

    While I enjoy my "Tractor Therapy" as much as the next guy, 9 hours of mowing in one weekend is a bit much. I have a JD 2355 and a Bush Hog 10' (offset) rotary cutter. We also have a Kubota L5740 that has a 72" Landpride rotary cutter. I'm considering one of the Landpride batwing mowers, RC...
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    Slip Clutch maintenance.

    I'm about to "burn in" the slip clutch on a bush hog that I doubt has ever been done. If it won't slip, what should I do next? Not tried it yet but don't want to come in to type with dirty hands. Would kinda like to get ahead of this if possible. Thanks, in advance.
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    Disc clogging...but only one or two sections.

    My Disc has one spot that clogs up, very badly. The spot next to it clogs sometimes. The rest of the disc has no issues. The problem doesn't occur if the ground is very dry. Anyone have any idea why just one area would clog up? If it was a moisture content problem, I'd think the entire disc...
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    Kubota Service Intervals.

    My manual shows service intervals and some things that must be completed after the first 50 hours. For example, changing the hydraulic fluid filter must be done after the first 50 hours. It then says it should be done every 200 hours. However, it also says it should be done when your...
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    Land Pride RC2512 Hitch problems.

    The thread got closed. I know there was an issue with photographs not showing. I'd appreciate the OP re-posting as I've been looking at one of these units and would like to know of potential problems before spending that amount of money.
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    JD 2355 checkup.

    Included with the farm I purchased was a JD 2355 (1993 vintage). It has less than 1,500 hours on it. I changed the oil and have monitored the hydraulic fluid (wow, that stuff is tough to see on the dipstick). It has been running well. I've noticed some fluid weeping on the engine, but not...
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    Kubota Hydraulcs Couplers.

    I tried to borrow a friend's grapple but it wouldn't connect to my tractor's 3rd function. He has a large (100hp?) Kubota and I have a L5740 (58hp?). Weird thing is that his couplings won't go on mine because they are too small. Trouble started when we realized that my 3rd function lines BOTH...
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    Front tire question.

    I have a JD 2355 that came with the farm. The tractor is 1993 vintage and low hours (1,443). I believe the tires are original. I already had to replace one rear tire due to dry-rot. I now have a flat front tire. This tire probably fell victim to a stob while bushhogging last weekend. The...
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