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Magic! That's actually Tuff Torq boilerplate. Good eye, I've never noticed it.

How's about this: 1. Check oil level. 2. Place vehicle's drive axle on jack stands with wheels off floor. 3. Start engine and operate at low idle speed. 4. Repeat opening and closing bypass (tow) valve while alternately depressing forward and reverse pedal(s). 5. When vehicle starts to move...

Maybe the dealer is talking about no flats to replace the fronts.

Hats off to you. You've allowed her to age really well. (y)

It will be a very good thing for the shelters to open back up for viewing etc. We've adopted from the Humane Society years back and the system seemed to work. This looking at pics, waiting and waiting before you can even meet the dog is for the birds. We don't even consider the rescues that...

SO a little while back I posted a thread about what was everyone's best canine friend. It went well beyond what I thought it would and had great insight about breeds that had piqued our interest before and some we never even heard of. Hopefully the group got lots out of it. Now it is to the...

I'm guessing you have one of those wonderful General Transmissions. They have some troubleshooting info on their website, or at least used to. No matter how much you clean, lube ect, it will come back to haunt you. Debris shield kits were available for some, but- I'm personally not for plastic...

That is the length given in the parts description. I don't see it in Rotary or Stens. The Briggs distributor came up zero. Didn't see a comp belt close. A guy on EBay is selling a willfit for ~ 60$ though. A belt that length is kind of tough just to go pick up.

Likely a tiller that has eaten some dirt and the cylinder is worn. Should be able to tell by popping the head as Randy noted. It just may need a donor...

Kohler engine? Can you turn the engine via the screen on top?

These mechanical fuel pumps can move a fair amount of fuel. So should the carb be letting fuel through, it doesn't take long to flood it out. Of course, the pump can have issues as well. Any fuel in the oil?

Welcome to TBN. It would be a good thing to know that the little solenoid @ the carburetor bowl is working and the fuel is clean happy gasoline rather than having water or diesel in it.

More commonly on these the low speed passage of the carb begin to plug. I see this more on those that run with plugged air filters. They can be a bugger to service depending on the carb. Of course, the float valve can be worn too. +1 for you to have the foresight to check the governor adjustment.

We've always bought used food service buckets of CL. Last batch I got was along with some tote cages. Wife drilled holes in the bottom and used for tree watering down further on the property. I never knew if all buckets start out as food safe or not.

Nice looking trails. Envious of the lack of blackberries. Did a tank of gas in mine this afternoon. Anyone that deals with blackberries and the like, this is the best blade ever. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZH0V4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We called them external star washers. Though if the head of the bolt is serrated, you shouldn't need them.

I'm here to tell you that the right paint works just fine. Or in our GH buckets, the wrong paint over bulldog. Scratched and scuffed, sure. After their greenhouse use, they've been used in the garden, around the the yard, carried rocks you name it. Lots of earthy brown left. . . Used to be...

I rarely use my Genie, but when I do it is really handy. A great portabench too.

Years back when we had a solar greenhouse we used "a wall" of buckets filled with water to mediate the temperature. These buckets I sprayed with a tie coat and then sprayed with latex house paint. We still have many of them today. ~ 15 years old. If you just have a couple, I'd try plastic...

Here is the thing that most don't consider when buying an inexpensive zero turn. They really fall into the same class as the dreaded box store mower. I'm not saying that box store mowers are bad for everyone, but if you want to stay away your choices are to go to a brand that is up the food...

Short and somewhat interesting Kohler oil video

I didn't see where you said what engine you have. I did see that coils have come up a couple of times. When you drop a coil and that cylinder isn't running, the engine gets anemic feeling and power greatly suffers. I've also seen the choke come up. If this is a Kohler with their smart choke they...

On mine, anytime mine wouldn't crank- it was a finicky PTO switch.

Kohler is actually now marketing kits with Amsoil and 300 hour oil filters should you have interest. It seems that really the only noticeable lube issues in things now a days are lack of lube or extreme neglect. Standard OPE oil w/ zinc additives are great for most folks. Synthetics AOK too...

Good deal. Mowed the creek flats with ours yesterday. Wife drags it around the property like it is her own wheel barrow, makes her life much easier.

Thanks guys. I had the thought of renting a jumping jack, but then there is vision of a sudden left turn and over the retaining wall...

No, we didn't compact it in layers. Though I thought that far ahead, didn't have the time or energy for that. The main reason for the slab is to keep a clean area. We will put a couple freezers in the shed and a stainless counter for like a brew area. I have enough pavers to do the whole area if...

We had a sloped area of the yard that was partially an old building torn out which had just a gravel pad. Last summer, we filled over this with close to 3' of mixed dirt that had a fair amount of clay and expanded that area. Built a solid 60# block retaining wall around that. The goal is to...

Lots of great insight here. Thanks for the stories and the pics.

They are handy. I have a 12' Genie. Made kind of a scoop like metal bin that quick attaches to the forks on mine. Stack stuff in, slide in onto the mezzanine. Loosing the front legs gives you some extra flexibility.

Wow. Great responses! Times are so weird. You have to set an appointment at the shelter to see a certain dog with this $%%^# plague. The shelters around here are filled with pit bull mixes. I can see that that would be a touchy subject for some, but why would that be? Australian cattle dogs seem...

Sure, this is like asking what is your favorite sandwich... I'm just hoping someone can spark something in our search for a new family dog. We are more small to medium size dog folks, but that doesn't matter here. Breed if you know it. What made him or her special to you.

In this position I would service the terminals on the PTO and ignition switches and look real close at the brake switch that it is positioned where it is actuated properly. Some of these have a half a dozen terminals rather than the typical 2 or 4 . That may mean as an example that the paddle...

Someone's day didn't go as planned. . .

It isn't a bad mower. Especially if you like Snapper mowers, as that was who made it. They put a lot of grass in bag, likely could get a Ninja blade kit for it should you like to mulch. Cables are an issue. Would a Snapper dealer have the parts for a few $$ less?

They do just fine. Check out this guys YT vids https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1MES0aDDQ3eNdZ3rTEsQ/videos

Relax, it is commonplace for these to rust on. A penetrant and tapping the inner race w/ an air hammer or even a punch will help them let go. Drastic action and the worse thing you do is buy a pulley. Tweaking the guide out a touch works in a pinch too.

Yes, Kubota welcomes your money....

The problem here is that my forks weigh 300#. Jimerig made his own which are lighter. My tractor won't lift a pallet of wood if it is stacked across the pallet. A couple of rows on the inside stacked up yes. On my rear deck, I have a place to set the firewood. My goal is to recut some IBC totes...

Regarding lifting, here's some testing I did earlier on: Loader - XJ2025H Loader w/ forks question Also, a member who's been off the radar has some good videos of his XJ. here is one on lifting: In short, it has been a good tractor for us. If you do lots of heavy lifting, it may be best to go...

I understand your thoughts, though the tubing is 1/4" thick and with our mild weather, splitting or water accumulation wouldn't be a problem. In some spots hopefully I can seal the top, but it will be hard to get at. Vulkem could be a good match. Thank you.

I tend to see where the lever gets bent on these. Like it caught on a branch or something. If so, a well placed bar from the side and you can tweak it back if that's the case. Works until it gets bent again. Or there is too much debris on the top of the deck that prevents the arm on the deck...

Loosen the top nut flush and you can drive the shaft down with a socket on it and eventually out. Replace the bearings for less. These will have a bell type spacer, so it is easier to drive the top bearing out first. Honestly, you are getting good enough hours. These bearings are undersized. I...

I made some heavy duty legs for a landing awhile back, slathered the whole thing with Rustoleum. Turned out great. But what I did was set the legs onto some metal plates to distribute the weight rather then bother welding a constant bead. I'm getting just enough moisture in the legs that wants...

I can't remember if the valve is returned to the closed position when the brake is pushed in or not on a 314. If so, a look at that linkage may help. Can you at least move the tractor if you lift 1 rear wheel?

Foam rollers work fine. You will likely find that rolling from vertically on one side of the panel and horizontally on the other fills the little holidays. Rustoleum works well on small mesh hardware cloth up through horse panel mesh for outdoor exposure. To prep, spray the mesh w/ vinegar. and...

I can say that I've only used Brickform sealants from a concrete supply. It worked well. Originally for over our stamped patio that we made. I was told that it had more substance than say Thompsons sealer, so I also used it over our aggregate drive at the time. Left a nice, clean almost shine.

Not really. It is pretty much the same. The D110 came came w/ a 31" engine and the new gasket shown is a 33" gasket. Which certainly can be used. Briggs upped the torque specs from 220 to 250 rather than make a legitimate fire ring gasket. Rarely do they come back, but it happens.

It really isn't odd that Deere and the engine / transmission OEMs don't agree. But then again, it becomes Deere's world to the purchaser, right or wrong. Your chart seems to show 4) 30 weight oils. One of those potato /potatoe things....

You could peruse any of the Toro Timecutter 42" decks . Brackets 131-4138 and 131-1091 of the deck group of a 74721. I could check, but I think the rod size is 3/4".

That's the name of the game. Remove the belt so that you can check things individually. Including the gear box oil. A pic will be helpful should there be some down time for reassembly.

Yes, the brake is the logical place to look. Sometimes just enough rust is on the back of the brake arm that it won't return to an unlocked position. Other times the pins in the caliper won't release.

Would you think that you may have loud spindle or idler pulley bearings? people that really like to keep their decks clean, introduce water where it doesn't belong. And you know what follows water... These decks move a fair amount of grass and air, but are not normally irritating.

There are certainly things to know and watch for while replacing these head gaskets. If you posses a good mechanical knowledge, can follow their instructions and own a decent torque wrench- it is with in your reach to do this successfully. Typically in addition to a dropping oil level, the oil...

Yard art! Can you drop if somewhere for fish habitat?

By your description, it isn't sensing your butt on the seat. So maybe a seat switch or wire in that circuit would be a good guess.

Dollars to donuts, you have a failing head gasket.

Verify that the little solenoid below the carb has the wire connector is attached and "clicks" when the ignition is switched on. Keep the OEM carb. You may not have gotten a bargain w/ the $40 version...

Well, they do bring those handy ram thingies. Guess they like to be taken seriously.

You can drop a line into your supply can and see if you have good feed. But, you should have 1/4 fuel line.....

You put some good thought into your post. There is truth in one size doesn't fit all. . .

Nah, they just show up at the front door...

I would think that you could also bolt on a support, not knowing if you weld or not. the first thing comes to mind are the deck supports for the small Toro ZTRs.

I have piles of 2 gallon gas cans , two of which I just shot w/ yellow spray paint so the misses can top off the fuel if she needs too. Has lasted for years.

I don't see many Simplicity riders. Isn't the carrier in that above diagram what surrounds the transaxle? Here is a drive related image:

Maybe if you run it for a few, the clutch will disengage?

Pick a part, any part...

It's part of or a transmission mount if I recall. But you really could post some model numbers.

I'd say go a step further to take the tension of the drive belt and drop the drive pulley. That takes the drive system out of the equation. Welcome to TBN.

My wife's did! And she isn't normally either...

Wow. Just wow. (y)(y)

Welcome to TBN. After a cursory look at each of the switch connectors to ensure that nothing was pulled off, break out your multimeter and check the small wires at the solenoid. One will be 12 VDC when the key is turned, the other a ground. It's a good place to see what's missing...

Some change in color due to the exchange of the fluid into the expansion tank wouldn't be abnormal. At 35 hours, all should be happy. Isn't a 50 hour change recommended by Deere? The majority never do the initial change, but if you are concerned- go ahead and change the oil. I changed one last...

Some change in color due to the exchange of the fluid into the expansion tank wouldn't be abnormal. At 35 hours, all should be happy. Isn't a 50 hour change recommended by Deere? The majority never do the initial change, but if you are concerned- go ahead and change the oil. I changed one last...

These are the absolute best work pants I've ever had. I wear double fronts w/ knee pads for work. Used Carhartt canvas and other brands of that type and always tore them up. Plus they get hot when it's hot. These Dewalt DEWALT Stretch Men's 34 in. W x 31 in. L Black Polyester/Cotton/Elastane...

There's no hiding the fact that you are a wise man none the less! A possible explanation - Machines are like women. They don’t work so well when neglected. But, show some attention and buy them new stuff, and they perk up and are happy! Just a joke! I’m glad it is working properly again. MoKelly

It could be a wiring issue, so look in the area of your light install and other areas which may have gotten pinched, a connector pulled off, etc. Checking the brake and position sensors for the bars with your multimeter, use the OHM setting. A 2 pole switch is either normally open or normally...

I service a handful of these every year. The build is heavy enough, but shouldn't be confused with being a true commercial machine. Perfectly engineered, no. MoKelly's note on the oil changes, though correct- unfortunately seems to apply to many ZTRs. Like having a drain slot cut in the pan to...

It may be in there dealer agreements that the service manuals are the company's intellectual property.

Kubota ZTRs are one of the odd ones I've seen that have the seat switch in the crank circuit. Normally the condition you describe is a seat switch /circuit failure. Yet activating the switch allows it to crank, the PTO switch wanting to kill the engine also goes back to the seat switch or wiring...

The thing is, you get to pay the bill. GL5 oils can deteriorate brass / bronze gears. I've seen it in OPE gear boxes before. I really don't know whether or not it would be OK to use in your axle. More additives must make it better, right? My LS tractor manual recommends GL4. Branson has a...

I would not assume GL5 unless there was a spec that showed it. Yes, it makes a difference.

My 2 cents is to look for a source of FRP grating for the deck itself.

I would say if you want one, don't delay. The folks I got my manual from were an LS dealer doing it on the side. Then all of a sudden, no more. My dealer wouldn't set me up either.

Not at all. Enjoy the ride!

Nope

Welcome to TBN. I feel that the X series in general have a good, solid build. Talk to the dealer about your slopes and your expectations. If you did well with your Husqvarna, you would likely do fine with whatever X you get. They will feel a lot more solid than your old tractor. I'm partial to...

Welcome to TBN . How did you perform the purge procedure? I too use the Hydrogear filters, filling them with oil to saturate the media well first. I assume the oil you used was their hydro fluid? These hold a fair amount of fluid. How much did you use?

Had a couple myself , drove the one w/ the 6. Timed the old worn out thing with a vacuum gauge. The frame broke when I went to "trade it in" My friend back in the day had 3 340 Dart Swingers. 1970? Never saw a car that could do as perfect cookies as his. My first car was 70 Roadrunner. Yes, you...

I know that the battery is new, but that doesn't mean that it is good. Having it load tested is a good place to start.

I had some nerve pain that was greatly helped by acupuncture. It happened after I stepped off a ladder 2 steps up with a coil nailer in my hand. Took 2 treatments to get it almost normal, had to go back about a year later to get treatment again. Tried the Chiropractor 1st and all was good there.

Always was a Mopar guy. But even those cars you wouldn't give a second look at look good now that I'm older. Garage queens, no thanks. Something to run, drive and enjoy for me. If it happened to be a Runner or GTX.....

Yeah, the little central fuel tank cap is a bit awkward. Good call.

Hmmm, I'd have to look and see on the Briggs when you get the model. Regular Kohler CH were good to 25 degrees, I think. . . It is possible the Steiner group spec'd out a different pickup or something. Saw this on a larger model: Maximum angle of operation for the engines in the 450 Tractors: –...

Though it likely came down to what was more affordable for them to replace, Vanguards are great engines. It is possible to starve any engine of oil supply if you try hard enough- pump or not. Onan engines are out of production, Kohler Commands never seemed to have decent engine specials but...

All are really fine for summer operation. 10W30 is typically what is used. SAE 30 offers some extra protection against heat in air cooled engines. If I were using it in winter, I would go with a 5W30 synthetic.

Yes. Good engine and a keeper!

I'd think too that it would be physically easier to drive the seal in with the cover off. The extra work may make this pay off for you though. Myself after I'd give it shot first before tearing down further, maybe even with a metal driver. It is amazing how tight some of these fit in a real engine!

That is correct.

So if you are looking for a way to drive the seal, possibly some PVC pipe will size up to the seal to use as the driver. Lube the shaft boss, seal before installation.

Welcome to the forum. I would assume that it has the quick release oil drain where you turn the little yellow cover ~ 1/8 turn and give a slight tug and out the oil comes. A 1/2 " hose can help get the oil into the pan. If yours doesn't have it, it can be added or another style drain. A vacuum...

Do you find that choking it slightly improves things? Or that the main has to be adjusted richer than normal?

No blower housing, but it certainly isn't plug and play. My guess is it would take big mods to make it happen. The machines are quite different.

What Volvo do you have?

My front axle is engaged ~80% of the time. Dealing with slopes, creek flats and loader work is the main use of our tractor. When I can I'll slide it back into 2WD. I changed my front axle oil at 200 hours rather than the 500? hours in the manual thinking it would be good to be proactive. Very...

I saw in the owner's manual not to use the differential lock when in 4WD. It's not something that I've ever thought of in the past, though I very rarely ever lock the rear end. Thoughts?

Technically off topic, but a video of a pickup plunges 70 feet straight down off a Wisconsin freeway! The driver lives. What a ride! VIDEO: Vehicle skids off interstate ramp near Milwaukee, falls 7? feet to ground

Top opens for storage. Keep a chain in the back between the pipes for the long handled tools. I had wheels on it. Bad idea. Made a dolly that rests underside to roll the heavy beast around.

Re: My 渡ew to me XJ2025H Almost a matched set

I am not proficient with a torch and cutting. I don't own one. Would I get a plasma if I did? Maybe to me. That depends on what about plasma cutter appeal to you. I know guys use jigs and circle cutters when torch cutting. I have the PM 45 . I chose that one for the dependability, the fact that...

Mine's a bit more dirty...

I need to get some 30" legs under a heavy, 2 ton platform. It is basically built out of 4" channel , 8 x 15 with 10 legs underneath. My first thought was to stitch some 4" channel that I had for legs , but then thought I may be best with some heavy box or round tube. Dare I consider schedule 40...

Yes, clean and chase the threads plus use thread locker / primer 220 inch pounds. Watch the positioning of the old sump seal and plant the new one at the same depth.

It seems like a metal cutting bandsaw could be good thing in my future. My bigger projects tend to be working with 3-4" c channel, up to 1/2 thick flat bar, some tube. When I need a better cut, the dry cut chop saw is the go to, but it lacks precision and versatility on angle cuts plus the...

We're not having any apparent issues with the pump. Are there indicators that I can check to determine health of the pump? Like amp draw as an example? Our well is 160' deep and 25 years old. I've no clue if anything had been done with the well itself since. If logic says to replace it, what do...

Good question. I'm hoping that if the bird / birds get hazed enough they'd move on for a spell. We used to have hawk attacks on the big girls, but that went away after we put string across the area. Did get a bald eagle inside a couple of months ago and fortunately I got out there fast enough...

So, you want to press a button- maybe an app or physical button.Not just any button. One to trigger a bang / loud noise a hundred feet away to haze birds of prey. Have WiFi. Have cat5 out there too. Don't really want to run a wire. My deal is we've been having hawk visits and chicks that we'd...

We like the taste of our well water, the stains from iron /manganese not so much. In the pump house we use a basic 5 micron spun W/H filter which I'll admit needs to be changed out more often. I see that one can buy some pretty elaborate systems, but then again- I don't want to turn it into city...

We need to temporarily move the well pressure tank to facilitate building of the new pump house. Like 10 feet. Our well is ~ 160' deep with a 6" casing. Submerged pump. Obviously I'll pull the breaker and drain the water out. What isn't so obvious is do I need to relieve the air pressure from...

I want to cut out a custom floor register out of copper. ~6" x 12" in an area with foot traffic. I've never plasma cut thicker copper before. Does it cut similarly to plate steel? I'm weighing between getting 1/4" or 3/8" and laying a steel plate under it for support. It would be great to have...

I'm in process of repainting the outside of a 1909 cast iron bathtub for the misses. It's is pretty much stripped and it is not necessarily a smooth surface. Some pits in the casting , seams etc. I find that I can blend the seams a blemishes with flap disc pretty well, but would like to smooth...

Here's my :2cents: A hook on either side. The center receiver has an reversible insert that has a big clevis that works well for tying bundles up etc. and of course accepts a flat or ball hitch.

Good points about not HAVING to keep everything together. I dunno in my situation what would be improved my relocating everything. It will all get redone for sure when the time comes. I don't need much freeze protection, but it is required. It is encouraging to know that if a well can be relined...

Saw this on GJ Didn't look like fun.

Time to rebuild the pump house. The current one had a rotting greenhouse attached to it and I tore that out and enclosed the well components for winter. The goal is to rebuild it either as one or two buildings so that we can can have a nice clean room with a freezer and prep area on one side of...

I have a service truck that has a 5000 watt power inverter in it. It is ready for new batteries soon, so I was cleaning stuff up, checking the system and found something peculiar, at least to me. As I have an extra core, I wanted to save the best one if the need for one came up and return the...

It is a sad state of affairs really. The old toaster has this habit of not shutting off, plus because I mainly toast sourdough pieces that are too long- thought it time for an upgrade to a long slot model. With my cup of joe and a laptop found this is a rabbit hole and there ain't nothin' shiny...

Inevitably that paint can that you kept clean had to be reopened and the lid just doesn't fit quite right or there is a 1/4 of a can or something that you don't want to waste. We had painted the house this fall, so I probably want to get the remaining house paint out of the bucket, trim cans...

I think that I may be making this harder than it needs to be. Our layout: At the house we have 24 gig broadband internet. Our wireless we use is an Ubiquity station on the outside of the house. One CAT 5 runs underground to the shop which is 225 feet away. At the metal pole building shop I...

Project Farm has many rounds of oil testing. Today the subject was "Would switching to synthetic oil cause leaks?" The video did interesting comparisons between the two oils. Will Synthetic Motor Oil Cause Engine Seal Leaks? Let's find out! - YouTube

You will want more if you are nearing capacity on the lift. Somewhere on TBN I posted a guestimate on weight , 6 something? I wanted it closer to the backhoe weight.

Yep. Now you're a real XJ owner. Poor placed key switch...

So, I'm not sure if you heard- but wives can sometimes make things interesting. Our stove of the last few years has a warped black porcelain top, coil burners. We use either Stainless (non magnetic) or cast iron cookware. Sometimes big, big pots too. In practical experience, have you used cast...

Not quite all homemade but awesome none the less. Home smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, butter, mayo and avocado on jalapeno sour dough bread. Hopefully tomatoes out of the garden next weekend.

I made this a while back to install on the frame of the back blade. Unbolt the blade and put this on with a concrete ball for a weight. I think that it could be made better, but putting in 4" flex drain was its purpose. I just needed it under enough ground to protect it from tractor traffic. The...

It may be something to try if you can get your hands on it. Or possibly fuel from a different station, different blend etc. There has been some scuttlebutt on vapor locking or fuel boiling due to the alcohol content causing stalls and stumbles and such.

Have you tried clear gas twgoats?

No really. Some lady had a 10' piece of pipe laying by her garage that she said she wished get husband would get rid of. I volunteered to help as I rarely let free steel go. Threw it on the rack and just had a look. Had some black coating and some writing on it. Turns out that it is 3" cast...

So I seem to have inherited an older Delta table saw. I spoke up for it if no one else wanted it as mine is one of those plastic deluxe models. It is a pretty heavy saw and will need to be rolled in and out of the corner of the shop and of course have lockable wheels. When I look at the basic...

-Last year's model? Would look great in a man cave!:thumbsup:

Can You Identify These Tractors from an Image? | Zoo My lowly score: Can You Identify These Tractors from an Image? 43 out of 50!

Let's see what we get.

I love it when I stumble upon stuff I actually need in the drops section! Good deal for you. The yard I deal with has a real cheap bin that not much you ever want is in but there 50-60 cent section does well enough. That's where my tooth bar came out of. It's done lots of leveling and scraping...

Did some magic on a few Behlen mesh gates which are a nice forest like green. Perchance has anyone used an OTC paint that is a good enough match and would know the color? My Rustoleum green that I have seems too green. Thanks.

We have a secure area for the girls, covered and all to keep the hawks and resident owl at bay. That area is only about 400 square feet and we're going to extend the run using one existing fence line and putting new up to the tune of 400-500' of fencing. Our main predator is the coyote, but...

Fingers crossed for you Mr Rig! If you need a pic from the service manual, let me know and I will try and hunt it up. You have a dealer semi near you?

Doesn't this look fun? It could be a genius thing for blackberries?

The XJ has the key in an easily damaged location. Many of us have redone it. My key stays in the tractor.

More specifically is there a big difference in handling when rousting blackberries and light brush from slopes, ravines and such? The current beast is a FS Stihl w/ handlebars. We're actually using the Rhino blade set up from the Home Depot instead of the various blackberry type blades.

We used to let the girls run free.Then they started running up by the treeline and we lost a couple. Guessing coyotes. We have the occasional bobcat, so take your pick. They used to sleep in their fenced area , but up in a cedar tree. Then we lost two about a week apart out of the dang tree. By...

We just had a teaching experience that I thought it may help if I share. The short of it is that we have a 19 y/o grandson that was denied entry to the country when he arrived at the airport in the UK. What we know at this point about the reasoning was a combination of funds that he had with him...

I think our tractors are about the same size. I cut and welded up my own Piranha type tooth bar. It works real well on a smaller rig plus reinforces the bucket. Ours has seen quite a bit of use and the design was to also reinforce the bucket edge. To me the bigger teeth belong on a heavier rig...

It is one of those things that is meant to disengage, but could stay engaged in the right circumstances like being still under constant torque. Let off the pedals or joggle the differential by turning back and forth etc and it should come out. Think of it like if you ever had a truck with a...

So I have this directional chimney cap that doesn't know how to behave. I have no clue how old it is , though it seems to be in good shape- or at least I can't see the defect. It was virtually noise free for the first year or two that we've been in the house. Then the squeak began. It has a s...

This engine should have a coil for each cylinder. If you feel you may have a coil pack issue, then replace both. 32 584 09-S It is very unlikely that one coil faltering will cause a stall. It will continue to run on one cylinder, sound anemic and have very poor power. If your unit has the vapor...

Has anyone made a secure area for charging and storing their tool batteries? The reason I ask is that every once in a while someone has a fire that they point back to a tool battery being charged. In my shop, I have 4 M18 chargers in a row and if one would malfunction, the whole building would...

I extended a cover more so for glare though it will protect it in the rain to some degree. It wouldn't be hard to fab something better than I stitched together for rain.

I've done some searching on the web about differences in fiber cement siding. A couple lawsuits back 5 years or so back, but nothing came to really show a comparison. By me we have Hardie, Certainteed and Nichiha available. We had the last house done with Hardie, but now I see the different...

Genuine Home Depot fix here. Water valve and JB!

There is a thread here somewhere on this.

My daughter (35 yo) has toyed with metal working for a while so she took a basic one night class for cheap where you get to cut some metal and tack it together. Neat idea and the bonus was she sent me a video of her cutting and the end result. Steady hands for having a torch in her hands the...

I feel better for having them. It looks better too. It is more security for the misses as she is the one that across the side lawn with the ~ 15 degree slope. Scares me, not her. So before you order, take into account the extra hardware. I backed the 2 wheel studs outward on each axle and...

I wanted to give the little LS a bit wider stance. I bought a set of 2" spacers from an EBay seller PE-Motorwerks for 100$. They fit great. I'll need to procure longer wheel hub bolts though as the spacer is slightly thicker than the wheel where the studs / bolts slip through. 2pc | 2 inch |...

The chickens think they rule the shop too!

Did this awhile ago. Frankenstein camera monitor mount. Needs a larger anti glare shield or maybe the angle brought back some.

skid plate to protect the suction filter, hot off the press.

And if you act in the next 30 minutes, you can throw your chain in the back for free!

Anyone buy C25 this year yet? The tank from fall was a 50 dollar bill. The tank from earlier this month was pushing 80$. 150 cu foot cylinder @ the Airgas.

Takes him a while to do the whole town...

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It looks as though that there are 4 wires on the switch and the M listed in the diagram could very well be what is labeled as IG. So where are you getting your 10 Have you serviced the battery terminals and inspected the harness to that point? I would also perform a draw test . These would give...

I swear that the misses has no fear. My best guess is that a cross slope we cross on occasion at the top of our yard is 15 degrees. There seems to be varying opinions to which degree loading the wheels , wheel spacers due to help with stability. Even varying opinions on what bolt pattern as...

I have an MS250 Stihl saw which seems to run up well, oil well but I'd like to expect more out of cutting performance. Bucking up firewood should be easier than it is. I've never been great at hand sharpening chain, basically grabbing new chains (Oregon 22lpx068g) until they try may patience...

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You know those 60,000 mile tires? Never even begin to see that on my service vehicle. 245/75R16 I think they are an E load rating. The long and the short of it, I'd get 30,000 miles if I ran them into the wear bars. The truck weighs close to 9,000 on the scale. I've tried Firestones, Michelins...

Down our one lane road I come back from the mailbox. Delivery truck heading my way. I stop, back up the hill- then as I look forward and see him pull to the side of the road to let me pass. I cringe as I know my service truck wouldn't like that grassy, wet slope. I go by and wait. And he just...

My other half told me that the boom lever on the backhoe was sticking. I pulled the panel and the boots and had a look. They had a bunch of rust and water inside. I remember when I checked the PDI that the allen head cap screws were loose on one stick, don't remember which one. I scraped and...

Anyways, has anyone made up some of their own panels for under the rail? I made a landing which is basically 11 feet long with a 5 step staircase on both ends- so ~ 20 or so feet long with a continuous rail. Tiled and turned out just fine. I essentially have to make up 3) 43" wide panels and 4)...

I thought this could go in welding forum too. I wonder what gas / wire a guy would need to weld a trailer hitch on the back of a rocket? :confused3: This man is about to launch himself in his homemade rocket to prove the Earth is flat

Last week I had 2) 4.5 inch corded Dewalts and 2) M18 grinders. I killed the one older Dewalt and was thinking about getting a larger one with a little more snot. I was told that the 7" packs quite a punch, but is heavy and harder to manage. I also see grinders that are listed as 4.5- 5" and...

We've not had an issue with our sand mound. The inspector that we hire says not to pump as it may raise a red flag with the county. When you look on the web, you see lots from septic companies saying every 3-5 years w/ 2 people in the house. So I'm just curious what folks do.

A year ago I asked for the email specials from a dealer in Astoria,OR before I bought. Today he sent out another special sheet. The 2025H TLB I bought was about 400$ cheaper than I got it. LT125 @ $9999. Seems good? I know beans about the dealer, but for those looking - maybe they do discount...

I've seen several rant threads on USPS and the lack of rural delivery, here, there on Amazon etc. There was some directive about delivering 1/4 or 1/2 mile down a private road was at the postal carrier's option. Happen to run into my carrier at the end of the road today. Nice guy really. Always...

Dumb question, but better than spending days building something that won't cut it. Our drive is 500 feet with close to 300 has that lane look with the grass strip down the middle. Am I shooting myself in the foot building a blade with a pair of scarifiers to freshen up the gravel drive? My...

In reference to the supplying good voltage issue, if you are not noticing any other issues you should be fine. They like 12 volts to engage and will generally hold with a consistent 10 volts or so. In my world, I get the comment about a deck not running or staying engaged from time to time. You...

These clutches can get replaced for a variety of reasons. The best thing you can do is always have a good battery and charging system behind it, the deck running smooth etc. You should check out the Extreme after market clutches. Install the new clutch with some form of anti sieze compound...

I've seen bits and pieces on the forum on these and different makes that the front axles leak at the breather and fill caps. I've been keeping it in the mid safe zone on the stick. Ours will do this intermittently. I can't hardly think that new caps will correct the problem. Am I wrong? Has...

Since we've gotten the new tractor, it has rained. And rained. And rained. It gives me time to do things like customize the bucket etc. Today in between rain and sleet, I got to play more with the forks. We picked up a couple of stacks of pallets to put yard stuff on to move out of the way so we...