case685
Silver Member
Hi Everybody First, I'd like to say thanks for all the info I have gotten so far about my Hinomoto. I was leaning towards a Kubota L2201 but after much deliberation I decided on the Hino (3600hrs with loader and tiller, plus power steering!!!) because I was getting so much more for the money.
Anyway, I have a few things about the tractor I'm not sure of and was hoping some of you guys could help me out. First, the front axle on my tractor (its 4wd) is different from some other E2304's that I have seen, in particular one thats being sold on Ebay currently by Josef"s Tractor Co. The knuckle on mine is squat and round with a cast arm over it. Also the gear shift on mine is directly below the steering wheel instead of in front of the seat. The only other main difference I could see is that I have 3 shifters on the left side between the seat and fender as opposed to 2. I'm mentioning all this in the hope that someone could pin down whether I have an earlier model or later and whether this makes any difference as to what manuals I get (ie: is this tractor closer to a MF 1030 or a DA 5220 and if it has the basic transmission or the syncro).
The one other question I have is this. When the tractor sits at idle for a few minutes and then is revved up it tends to throw out a more than normal amount of whitish smoke. I'm quessing that at 3600hrs it may be overdue for new injectors but I'm not sure.
Any insights people have regarding this will be much appreciated. Thanks. Gerry
Anyway, I have a few things about the tractor I'm not sure of and was hoping some of you guys could help me out. First, the front axle on my tractor (its 4wd) is different from some other E2304's that I have seen, in particular one thats being sold on Ebay currently by Josef"s Tractor Co. The knuckle on mine is squat and round with a cast arm over it. Also the gear shift on mine is directly below the steering wheel instead of in front of the seat. The only other main difference I could see is that I have 3 shifters on the left side between the seat and fender as opposed to 2. I'm mentioning all this in the hope that someone could pin down whether I have an earlier model or later and whether this makes any difference as to what manuals I get (ie: is this tractor closer to a MF 1030 or a DA 5220 and if it has the basic transmission or the syncro).
The one other question I have is this. When the tractor sits at idle for a few minutes and then is revved up it tends to throw out a more than normal amount of whitish smoke. I'm quessing that at 3600hrs it may be overdue for new injectors but I'm not sure.
Any insights people have regarding this will be much appreciated. Thanks. Gerry