Recent content by Grizz262

I had my 3 year old grandson out to the barn with his dad at Christmas last year. And as is expected, he was enthused with the contents, and looking intently at the orange beast before him. Once in a while he would lay his curious hand on the machine, looking and learning all he could while...

The Land Pride rake bought at TSC 4 years ago bent at the frame level yesterday. No tines broke, just the "U" frame that holds them in place. I'll post some photos if you want. I don't think there is a way to fix it, so if you can suggest a nicer unit, I will respect your opinions. I also...

Hi All, First time trailing the Orange 3400 with a backhoe, and need some advice. Truck can handle it, trailer is made for it, but where do you strap it down? To which points of the tractor? Or, do you recommend chains only with tension bars? Remember, it's going to have the backhoe, and...

I changed my Hydro/Trans fluid for the first time yesterday, with 144 hours on the L3400 HST. I run a backhoe and FEL, among other 3Pt items. What do you think? Too many shavings, just the amount expected, or lookin good?

Need to replace both Hydraulic/transmission filters while I replace the hydraulic fluid. This is for the L3400 4WD HST. One filter is called the Hydraulic oil filter in the maintenance section of the Workshop Manual, but I see no reference to the second filter under neath the clutch...

I looked high and low for a spanning wrench to adjust my Left Arm Leveling Assembly, instead of using the hole at the end of my adjustable wrench. I was tired of the wrench slippting off the end of the metal rod and busting my knuckles from time to time. Sometimes, pain is a great prompter of...

Just wanted to say thanks for the information you all have posted on this forum. I have been reading furiously over the last few weeks and learning from you all. Went out and purchased an Orange (I learned not to use brand names too) L3400 with FEL and Backhoe. First large (for me) tractor...