Recent content by Robin Veerman

I’m not sure if I’d feel comfortable doing that. Just like when I’m riding my HD in an area where helmets aren’t mandatory, I still wear it….because it’s obviously safer for me. However, has anyone cut down/welded a rollbar to a reduced height that still provides operator safety?

Check that the engine oil isn’t diluted with diesel fuel due to unburnt fuel….

Hook up a 2amp battery maintainer 24/7… edit: Meant to say “after battery replacement” as it’s too late for the current battery.

For you guys with an automatic standby generator…be sure to DISABLE it before starting your service work. You wouldn’t be the first one to have it suddenly start up while you’re in the middle of draining the oil. That would make a service plan cheap by comparison….😬

Not sure why a 6’ wouldn’t work? It’s simply a pulling implement. I’d think the important thing is that it’s wider than the tire track of the tractor…. Oops, forgot this is a subcompact series. Jeff brings up a potential issue below. 🥴

Same as transmission

What biocide are you using? If it’s not killing algae either it’s not really a biocide or you’re not mixing it right…

Well if he’s barely got any hours on his generator in the past 25 years, and it’s working fine yet, it’ll probably outlast him. But that’s all the more reason to take good care of it. Most stuff we buy now wouldn’t last the decade…

Can you switch solenoids? See what happens when you do….🤷

You’re missing my point that mineral oil isn’t always a requirement during breakin….. but my second point is there’s enough hours on his generator that he can use a premium oil now if he wants to. No need for quick oil changes anymore. Now it’s time to preserve and maintain…😉

Rings are usually seated pretty quickly, especially if the engine is loaded for some of those hours. Also don’t forget that there’s lotsa wear/tear occurring upon startup before the oil pressure has reached throughout the engine. Most engines today come with synthetic oil right from the...

No reason to not run synthetic oil in such a low hour machine. Most equipment built after 1980 (seals etc) are compatible with synthetic lubricants. My 1998 Honda 5000 Generator ran exclusively on Amsoil synthetic 10W40 since new and never used oil between changes. I'm doing the same with my...

Not quite. It must be a diesel rated oil, not just any oil. ;>)

Buy the bigger tractor that you want. But rent a real BH when you need it.....money saved to buy the bigger tractor.

Wrong. That’s actually one of the many specs that modern oils must meet, eliminate foaming. Air bubbles don’t lubricate. If your favourite oil foams, you’d better switch to another brand asap 😉