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    rScotty replied to the thread BX23 water pump questions.
    If you drop down a gear in the tall grass will the tractor still get hot? I don't like to run my tractor hot; not enough margin for error.
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    I did the same thing and for most of same reasons. A backhoe is very handy for lots of chores and if used reasonably & with a sub-frame...
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    The mechanic may well be right. Your tractor is certainly showing the expected symptoms of overheating. I would have made the same...
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    Our Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless drill is a decent tool, but this one came with a weak chuck. I eventually bought it an expensive Rohm...
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    rScotty replied to the thread Buying Advice Kubota L5450.
    I've bought older well-cared for machinery all my life, so that is my bias. And althogh I won't do major work, I do enjoy doing some...
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    rScotty replied to the thread L5030 engine oil leak.
    I've on my third electric power washer. The one that finally lasted - and still does - is from Home Depot. 2300 psi/1.2 GPM Ryobi. has...
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    rScotty replied to the thread grader blade size?.
    I realize that. Here's a picture of our 8 foot Big Rhino blade by Servis. It has similar reinforcement, and was rated at 90 hp. Very...
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    rScotty replied to the thread grader blade size?.
    That's right, and I'm glad you brought that up. I was just looking at our older LandPride and even older Big Rhino brand back blades...
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    rScotty reacted to nyone's post in the thread grader blade size? with Good Post Good Post.
    For a machine of that size your going to want a cat 1/2 capable rear blade. Alot of these rear blades have nearly no rear support and...
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    Welcome, and hope you have a good time with it. Go slow until you understand the controls. The tiller attachment - actually, any rear...
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    rScotty reacted to jjeff's post in the thread Compact sub compact? with Good Post Good Post.
    Used to change my old used up kubotas yearly usually in fall or spring then realized how clean fluid always was, amount of hrs I was...
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    rScotty replied to the thread grader blade size?.
    I've found that the more adjustments the grader blade has the better work it can do. A 7 foot seems to be OK to handle, but an 8 footer...
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    If you do try a compression test, be sure to use a Diesel Compression Gauge. It goes to 1000 psi - much more than you can hold by hand...
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    I still think you should at least take a look at the fluid to see if air is being entrained. It meets the symptoms. But if it is not -...
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    The hydraulic pump can suck significant air in through a pinhole leak that won't leak oil to the outside. At most, it just makes an oily...
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