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Finally bought new generator Westinghouse 9 kw. Installed manual disconnect switch with 50 amp cable so the whole house will be supplied during power outage. Would be nice to monitor output wattage... Found this on Amazon The problem is 10 awg cable. 10 awg supposed to support 30 Amp. Sent txt...

Do you guys turn off fuel line to let engine to shot down? I know it's recommended for other equipment before long storage. What about a generator since it's being run often as part of maintenance?

I got an old North Star 26 gallon atv mounted sprayer. It doesn't have an agitator. How can i mix glyphosate with water in the tank? Just to fill half tank, add required amount of glyphosate, and finish with water? Looking for suggestions...

I don't have 3rd function on my tractor and not planning to install it. Thinking about small hydraulic unit to drive double acting 2x6 cylinder on bucket grapple. Specs for the unit: 12v dc motor rated 1.6 - 3 kwt, 3 qt oil tank Max pressure 3200 psi A port and 1500 psi B port Would this work?

Looking for opinions for bolt on bucket grapple. Looks like easy to install/remove. My tractor bucket is not quick detach that's why this choice. Also no 3rd function. What about hydraulic power unit similar to one on dump trailers? I could mount this somewhere with second battery. Please share...

I'm getting crashed stone delivered and spread on my old gravel driveway. I will crown and level it. Then a guy with vibrating roller will come over and compact it. Would it be a good idea to have stone dust spread on top before compacting? Please share your experience/ideas/suggestions...

I'm looking at Interstate Battery MTX-94R/H7. It says: AGM Valve, Regulated Lead Acid, (VRLA) is required. My charger has two setting-regular battery or AGM. Which one to use?

For the Second day can’t open site on windows 10. Works fine on my iPhone. Is that only me?

What snow melt doesn't freeze if piled outside in the open? I'd like to bring a few yards for my driveway and store outside. From what i understand everything freezes up... Any ideas?

Used for light materials: grass, leaves and chips. Little over 1 yard capacity

I got two 100 gal tanks for heating. My furnace is dual fuel so mostly firewood is used. In average 40 to 50 gallons used in the winter. Tanks are rented from local co (Eastern Propane). The price now $4.97 per gal. That's because rentals and low quantity used. Now the question... Can I use 2...

What's a right way to tie a passenger car to trailer? Just saw tow truck driver used straps to go thru wheel rim openings on all for sides. Is this normal procedure?

They live under or near rain barrel. Should i get rid of them?

I tried to remove this rubber plug and broke it (see pics). Is it a vent valve? Do i need to remove and replace it or rubber piece can be attached somehow?

Ordered subject kit from Messicks. It came in with 3 oil filters. 1 engine oil and 2 hydraulic?

Thinking about reversing front wheels on Kubota 7800 to fit snow chains. Question for those who did it: any problems with front end? How much additional spacing did you get? Planning to do it for winter months only, then turn them back. No heavy loader work in winter just snow. Suggestions?

This winter is like never before... Temp mostly above freezing and snow melts and becoming ice on my sloping gravel driveway. I got an idea to put stone dust on ice for traction. In the spring i just rake it into existing gravel. Will it work? Than it's a storage question. Thinking about 5-6...

Anyone using this pump? I want to transfer water from small creek to 275 gal drum for watering garden (next season)). Pump will be about 3 ft high from the water. Is this possible?

Got this HF Central Machinery 1.5" clear water pump, model #98013. Want to adjust carburetor since it's running on half choke. Seems like it's J2XCO carb. Can't find any info on it. Which one is fuel mixture screw? Are there H and L screws?

I got boat trailer with surge brakes. Only use it twice a year to take boat in and out of the lake, 30 mi round trip. The manual says to bleed brakes every year. Do i really need it? We don't bleed car brakes every year... Comments?

My tires on dump trailer are old... Take a look and tell me if they still usable. Appreciate your input

I bought this LoadTrail 12' dump trailer back in 2003. Not much use every year. Still working fine, no problem. Now i think is time to change hydraulic oil. Better late then never... What is the procedure for doing that? Guess both cylinder and oil reservoir need to be emptied. How to purge air...

My Husqvarna 570 seized during firewood cutting. No compression. I put atf in the cylinder and waited 48n hrs. Now there's 100 psi compression, good spark bot won't start. Looks like some atf still in the cylinder. Its coming out thru sparkplug hole and muffler when starter is pulled. Not...

I was reading old threads on this subject. Seems like main problem is low rpm in rear pto. What about mid pto? I got old Little wander blower. Used to pull it behind ATV to clear 1/4 mi driveway. Engine wants to retire after 20+ years)) Can mid PTO be connected directly to this blower? Any...

Kubota B7800 with L402 loader. What is the maximum weight of pallet i can lift using pallet forks?

Anyone got experience with Woods rear snowblower? SB64S good/bad points? Need only info on this snowblower, everything else i know)))

I posted this in another thread (dump trailers), but no replies. Any adventages/disadventages in using axle straps to tie down a small tractor? The reason I want to use'em-limited space in my 12' dump trailer. Anybody?

I have a dump trailer that only being used once a month or so... If I relocate (temporarely) whole box with the battery, pump, valve, remote etc. to the back of the tractor (weight box!), can I use it to drive grapple cylinder? I know, battery will have to be charged often. Any other...

My garden is too small to use a tractor... Got 5 h.p. front tine tiller, and I'm thinking: If I add 2 angled disks on the shaft will it make rows? Anybody tried that? Hate to use a shovel and rake. Other options for building beds?

When I purchased my property (1999) I found a corner post: about 1" pipe in the ground with 3 colour tags (2 more properties come to this corner). I assumed this is it. Last week there was wooden stake 15' away saying: "metal plate found", new red plate in the ground and red tags on trees and...

Thinking about getting BX42 woodchipper. Did not find one issue addressed: what's a smallest size branches I can feed? 1/2"? Smaller? Got alot of small pine branches with needles. Is it going to clog the chipper? Thanks, AK

I was looking at my manual and on one page it said "you have to operate a clutch to engage rear PTO". On next page it lists all the steps/safety issues without mentioning operating clutch. When I use PHD if clutch is depressed it's impossible to move PTO lever. But it moves and engages PTO...

I got PHD Leinbach 7400 for my B7800. No matter how I mount it PTO shaft is about 16" short... How is that possible? Anybody has any ideas? Alex

For those of you who is interested... Marshall Machinery, Honesdale, PA is having auction on 4/2/05. You can check it out at www.marshall-machinery.com

My joystick does not lock in float position-it springs back. I followed the thread on FEL float, and it seems everyone knows what the problem is and how to fix it (needs cleaning and oiling). What I can't find is where exactly this "detent" is located. Anyone cares to post pictures/instructions...

I 'm having new woodburning furnace installed. It's made by Yukon-Eagle, model Eagle I and will handle up to 4 ton AC. I will put in 2.5 ton. Anybody has experience/pointers with this system? Also my AC installer thinks that woodburning furnace needs special coil. Dealer says any coil is good...

I want to lift and move some mid-size rocks using 3 pt Is there an inexpensive way to hook up the chains? And if I use a cross drawbar (holed drawbar) what happens with the upper link? Let me know if you have any suggestions/pic I've read about chain busket and plywood dragging. So my question...