Recent content by varmint

I only use my 4' stump jumper once a year, in the winter, to cut down the area over the septic field (actually, just a little bigger, but still not much) and I always forget the settings for the top link and side pins. Takes me about 20-30 minutes of farting around. If it wasn't a septic...

I gambled on an Echo CS490 about 8 years ago from a seller on eBay. The saw appeared unused, but missing one bar nut. It was thoughtfully packaged, and was indeed new- or at least never used to cut wood. The price was right, and I was a happy buyer. But things have gotten hairier on eBay...

A couple years ago, I was backing my zero turn mower into its parking space under the barn overhang when I felt heat on my back. I turned around to flames shooting up from the motor. Luckily, I was 8 feet from a fire extinguisher. A rodent (?) had chewed into the gas line, and fuel had been...

I have, at times, applied the parking brake when hopping off a running tractor, especially when stopped on a slope, and started moving off without releasing the brake. Not harmful since I realized it right away, but not ideal, either. By installing a simple micro switch with a wiper arm that...

Not my clever idea, I've seen this other times, but I finally got tired of not having a good place to tote my chain saws when I go out the fetch firewood. Using some materials I had lying around, here's a quick but functional solution...

I was unsure about this tractor. In the video, without sound, operation looked normal. It wasn't a steal at the price, considering 1500 hard hours, but it still should have some usefulness. On to the next one! (I wouldn't want any less power than my 3400, so the 2800 may be underpowered?)

I learned that drilling a small hole in a high spot at the back of a plastic gas can, and then using wire to pull through a rubber tire valve stem, which you just leave the core out of and cap works perfectly to vent the can. I have spilled more gas trying to use the new safety cans than I ever...

As a new tractor owner, (used tractor, though) I opted to get the seller's PHD as well for the extra $300 he wanted. 9" auger, and just a bit of a learning curve. I drilled 50-60 post holes, rocks and roots were part of the learning. Depending on how I positioned the tractor, I could get...

Just saw this thread was revived. My issue is resolved. An animal chewed thru the fuel line coming out of the fuel pump on the back of the engine. Unknown to me, it was dripping gas all the time. I was mowing, and came back to the shed overhang where it lives, backing up, when I felt heat on...

I bought my present Kubota L3400 used in 2014 from a careful previous owner who had taken excellent care of the tractor and even added some premium accessories. It came with a NAPA battery, which is still serving me. The tractor lives in a barn, and I keep a cheap Harbor Freight battery...

I have a small wall mounted direct vent propane heater, about 5-6 years old, that was working fine every winter until now. I usually have to clean the pilot thermocouple tip, but that's it. But now, the main burner flame is nice and blue close to the entry end, but mostly yellow at the far...

My bought used Kubota L3400 came with a top tier NAPA battery, lead acid, and has worked perfectly for the past 10 years. Until it shows signs of weakening, I'm good. I stick a cheap Harbor Freight maintainer on it when it sits for more than a couple weeks. No problems.

Religion, politics and batteries! Always a topic with a lot of viewpoints. The L3400 I bought used in 2014 came with a Napa battery, and it's still in there, always starting perfectly. I use the tractor rarely, less than 25 hours a years sometimes, and I do stick a $5 Harbor Freight...

Curiously, I went to your link: $1130.00!

I've got a L3400, sort of similar, but 13-14 years older. I looked at a Messick's video on the new L3302 - L3902 tractors, and they look good. I have zero complaints about my L3400. If the L3302 is the right size for your needs, I think you'll be happy. I prefer a HST, but if you're using it...