Recent content by RjCorazza

I never replaced that o ring on my previous L3410, probably not the larger one either. They always looked good and fit well.

I forget the actual temperature, but somewhere around 120 degrees F is sensed as too hot to touch. I checked my transmission case with an infrared temp tool, and get around 180 when working the machine.

I believe the possibilities are : Faulty radiator pressure cap Deteriorating hose Clogged radiator passages. I would replace the radiator hoses, cap, thermostat, and flush the radiator well.

Tight budget for a 4wd loader tractor capable of handling a 6-7' brush hog. I suspect you would want something in the 50hp area for medium brush and a 7' mower, perhaps 40hp with a 6'. My personal opinions : I prefer Kubota machines and have had many years of good service with them. Parts and...

The problem with tractor hydraulic / transmission fluid is that there are no industry wide standards like in engine oils and API certifications. You are relying on the manufacturer's claim of suitability for use in various applications. If you have had good service using the RK branded fluid, I...

I use a thick rubber bungee cord to support the hydraulic toplink when not in use. It works well.

Yes.

Looks like a bleeder valve to clear air out of the fuel line.

Del Morino Centurian Super, 62" ditch bank flail with hammers. It eats brush and saplings, and leaves relatively evenly distributed mulched material. On tall fescue, it gives a reasonably good looking cut, but set at 4" it will not always standup the grass for a even cut. I just finished...

I agree that 30 pto hp is a good starting point for a 6' brush hog. There will be operators with less hp and lighter conditions running 6' mowers, or operators in tall / heavy brush running perhaps a little slower. Lots of options. Not unlike snowblowing, there are conditions that will bring...

Years ago I applied a product called Milky Spore bacterial powder, after several years I have no grub damage. It takes several years to spread throughout the lawn, and I only applied it on my small maintained backyard. I believe it is very specific to Japanese Beetles and maybe June Bugs.

Yikes! I misread the op's post, it does appear that he bought it from a Kubota dealer that bought it at auction. I don't know what the ramifications of that are, but it is certainly an entirely different situation.

While it's a tough pill to swallow, I always viewed auctions as a "as is, where is" deal. I suspect there is wording to that effect somewhere in the auction company's agreement with bidders.

Definitely clean the radiator fins first, before throwing parts at it. There are some very effective tools available to flush the fins with both water and air. I recommend air first, followed by water. It is likely dirt / dust in the fins is causing your overheating issue. As far as coolant...

I can't think of any others, although there is a poster here in TBN that powers a generator off the front of his F series mower. I have been tempted to setup my backup mower as a generator, but I already have a large pto powered generator.