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    50 hr service (fuel filter)

    Just completed my 50 hour service on my DS3510 and yes the hydro filter was a **** like all have mentioned! I have the new fuel filter but I haven't changed it yet though. I wanted to ask y'all when I replace the fuel filter with a new one and be sure to fill the fuel glass/filter housing and...
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    Two plugs for the same thing????

    I was changing my filters and oil on the 50 hour mark on my DS3510. Well the first thing I sure found to be true is that the factory installed hydrolic filter is a SOB to get off just like everyone has said but finally managed to get it off. But I do have a question. Does the tranny/hydro have...
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    50 hour first oil and fluid change

    Fixin to change the engine oil and hydro oil for the first time on my DS3510 with/FEL (50 hr), Can anyone give me any advice what oil's that they are using that's commonly found and good to use? The closest parts houses near our small town are are a Parts Plus and O'Reilly's Any other hints and...
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    Mowing  Best RPM

    I live in Texas and have been brush hogging (5' hogger) in some pretty deep grass/weeds and wonder what is the best RPM to keep the tractor at. I have a 2014 DS3510 and right now I'm running it at right where the little triangle thingy is or a little below. Is this the correct RPM or too much. I...
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    Best on line place to buy filters for my DS3510 (Newbie)

    Looking to buy filters for my new DS3510 and wondering if you guy's have found a place that sells descent filters for a descent price. I about fell over seeing what they're asking at my local the Kioti dealer! Also what's the best diesel engine oil and hydraulic oil that y'all have been using...
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    My new 3510

    I have a new Kioti DS3510 with a FEL. I'm new to the diesel tractor world and was wondering what is the optimal RPM for brush hogging and box bladeing or other working for that matter. I Just don't want to keep it revved to high or low. Also, I'm a small guy but stocky and it sure is hard...
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    insuring my tractor

    Well here I am as a newbie asking one of my first dumb questions. How do y'all insure your tractors? I bought a new DS3510 and called my auto insurance and got the answer I thought I would is that they do not insure farm tractors. I previously had a Ford 8N so I never insured it because of the...
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    Newbie with a new DS3510

    Hello. I just wanted to say that I just bought a brand new Kioti DS3510 with a loader and was wondering how these tractors are? So far what I've seen they seem to be pretty good. If anyone could give me any tips and pointers on this tractor it would help me a lot. I have a little over five acres...
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