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    My Backhoe needs and engine rebuild

    On a much smaller machine with a Mitsubishi engine, a failed seal on the injection pump leaked fuel into the crankcase. Had similar issues with smoke etc. checked oil and was way high because of the fuel leakage. Had the seals replaced and all is good.
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    The Life of a Custom Mowing contractor

    my compact isn’t in the same class Eddie, but after going to Titans website and looking up load vs pressure for my tires I run 12/15 rear/front with mid mount mower and 20/25 with loader/ballast box.
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    max26xl wont start and no lights on the dash

    Yours should be similar. Hope it helps
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    Krylon paint that matches Mahindra red?

    Not Krylon, but I have a qt of oil based Rustoleum sunrise red, and a rattle can from Tractor Supply called Tractor and Implement paint by Majic, IH Red. Both are close.
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    MHI S3L parts

    My tractor has an MHI S3L which seems to be a fairly common engine. Getting ready to adjust the valves again and want to have a spare valve cover gasket on hand just in case. I’ve can’t find parts anywhere. Amazon ,EBay, google searches all come up empty. Wondering if anyone else knows of a...
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    Max28 Mower Driveshaft

    Ouch, $1000 is a lot. Not sure if you have a keyed, splined or smooth bore shaft, but replacement joints are out there. Here’s some keyed yokes in the right size at Tractor supply. Grainier has a good supply, but pricey, around $400.
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    Mahindra PTO seal keeps coming out

    I’m not understanding how a seal can walk out if there’s a seal retainer. Press fit yes, but a retainers supposed to keep the seal in place. Is it possible there’s something wrong with the retainer. Here’s a picture of one i got from Bill’s tractor and it looks different than the picture you’ve...
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    Rainwater System / cleaning equipment and garden watering

    I’ve considered doing something similar. I have a 400 ft well super hard water and slow recovery that I’m nervous to use for any type of irrigation or heavy usage. There are 2 other hand dug wells from late 1700s that pretty much dry up every summer. So something like yours with a pressure tank...
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    Rainwater System / cleaning equipment and garden watering

    Nice set up just curious why you installed it. Remote building not served by well or town water ? Save money on town water, reduce wear and tear on well pump ?
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    Over speeding a chipper /shredder?

    I have an older smaller MacKissac tp122 and the manual says it can operate at 1000 and 540 pto speeds.
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    Equipment security cameras

    Not sure if these fit your needs but they’re cellular cams with solar . One thing I like about Eufy is no subscription costs. https://www.eufy.com/blogs/security-camera/cellular-security-camera?q=cellull
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    Wire that attaches to my positive cable .?

    Had a similar issue on my smaller Max. Here’s a link to the thread. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/max-battery-cable.476373/
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    Parts washer

    I have enough trouble getting rid of used oil and UTF, how do you dispose of the used solvent ? Safety Kleen ?
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    Robot mowers

    Not sure about overseas. My son sent me the info and said it was a kickstarter project that was going from development into production. Kickstarter is a crowdfunded development company in Brooklyn. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickstarter
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    Robot mowers

    $8K if you want the string trimmer !
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