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I didn't ask about drive times/distance. I asked about any on line sources for LS tractor parts. But thanks for nothing anyway. You guys must be board to troll a tractor forum.

My local LS dealer closed shop after many decades in business! The closest dealer now is over 60 miles away. So, I'm searching for an online solution for my parts needs. Any suggestions for LS parts to order on line? Thanks

Never understood why people come to forums such as this for financial or medical advice. My suggestion is to seek out a reputable financial advisor and discuss your needs. Make sure such advisor is not strictly a annuity salesman. Some annuities have very high fees that are not apparent on the...

An appliance repairman told me one time to never buy an expensive dishwasher. From basic to high end in the model range, all have the same mechanicals inside!

Son and close friend worked for a major appliance maker. Both say major appliances are designed for a 7 year life cycle. Old days of 20 year or more appliances are long gone. Nobody makes money if things last that long. Complain all you want, you are not going to change anything. Just budget...

1) While it sounds easy, it is not. Especially in the global manufacturing realm. 2) Same as 1. 3) This can and should be done. Dealer also has some actions he could take such as either loaning you or renting at a discounted rate a used tractor off his lot to allow you to at least make some...

According to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on the Kubota website, the Kubota branded 10W30 is most likely packaged by Valvoline. Link

I live is SW Michigan. Gets cold here. All diesel suppliers switch over to winter blend around mid-October. I'm sure it's the same in Iowa. No additives needed since the supplier takes care of that. I've never used additives in diesel and I've lived here 65 years.

Yes progress. See this website on the 150hp Case steam tractor. Certainly is exciting to watch it pull a 50 bottom plow, but look at what it required in man power too! These tractors were phased out simply from an economics stand point. Consider how long and how many man-hours would be...

A buddy of mine bought one of these brand new in the mid to late 80's. He was the envy of the shop! Tractordata shows this tractor produced 1984 - 1992. Listed for $9500 in 1992. That inflates to a little over $20,000 today! One thing that bugged him though was that the mower deck would leave...

If you are a fan of science, this is cold.

It's really quite simple. Disclaimer: I'm a retired nuclear reactor operator and dealt with thermodynamics and power conversion for 38 years. You need to have a delineation between the theoretical word and the real word. What I mean by that is, in the link I provided below, there is reference...

In the late 70's, I was a construction equipment tech and got to rebuild one of the first Fiat diesels in the shop. Everyone in the shop was impressed by the build quality. It was a warranty rebuild (due to a bad operator that we were told was fired because he had a habit of damaging the owners...

I've attached the Tuff Torq brochure for the models you're interested. It shows under Key Features that differential lock is optional on these models. I couldn't find anything on Tuff Torq that tells you what to look for if for instance, you found a used one.

For 15 acres, I suggest you want a 40 to 50 hp tractor minimum. I've got 1.5 acres (there's a decimal point!) and a 40 hp tractor. Sure, I've had a few situations where I've thought smaller would be better, but that is far overshadowed by my thoughts of being glad I've got the bigger more...

Showed up on my MacBook Air today. I just went into the cookies on my computer and deleted the TBN cookie. That requires you to log in again, but that fixed it. I've seen old or corrupted cookies cause various problems with different websites.

The only one left in the true garden tractor segment is Deere with their X500 or X700 series tractors. Simplicity used to make an awesome garden tractor in the Legacy model, but that model is no longer offered. Their top of the line is probably close to the Deere X500 series. Husqvarna or Cub...

Today that is true. But back in my day as a kid in the 60's and working in a sporting goods store in the early 70's, if you put pump gas in, you plugged the generator in short order. I replaced a lot of them in the store and when asked, the people said they put pump gas in, which had lead in it...

Disclaimer; I had a similar experience at our previous residence. But, I had a situation where during high rain and snow melt, my sump pump might start and stop 30 times in an hour. The only time the pump was off was about 30 seconds while the crock refilled. The first choice seems to be the...

This may be helpful: Weed Management in Watermelon | NC State Extension Publications

The news articles report information that is sensational and sometimes out of context to sell advertising. You have to read the entire MOU to get the big picture. Deere is not conceding a whole lot. They can still protect their intellectual property and go after people who infringe. MOU says...

The 800 MW power plant I worked at ordered a new main transformer to have as a spare due to the long lead times. It was manufactured in Italy.

Many golf car manufactures make utility vehicles. Club Car, E-Z-Go and Yamaha come to mind. There is a pretty robust used market too. I've got several dealers near me and they all will customize the rig to your specifications. Prices seem in line with the popular UTVs sold by the power sports...

I've been thinking about ordering from this source. LS Tractor Service & Shop Manual

I'd never try it. $70 is cheap. Won't even buy a gasket set if you have to rebuild a dusted engine. Diesel engine air filtration maintenance tips

This. When you start sensing the rear tires spin, try bumping the blower up to let the edge of the blower skim the grass instead of digging in. You should have at least 3 suitcase weights. Try adding a 4th if the above does not get you where you need to be.

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East Penn makes Deka. The last couple NAPA batteries also listed East Penn as the manufacturer. The East Penn website also has a lot of general battery info.

Brand name 350 Mag Off Road by any chance? Link

Could be that gasoline mostly supports transportation. Diesel (fuel oil) on the other hand supports transportation as well heating homes and other buildings during the winter plus agriculture and construction. 🤔

Here is one. Can't tell how flush the SD card will be though. IdeaPad 5i (15” Intel)

We're in unprecedented times. Old rules on depreciation are not applicable at this time. The pendulum has swung to extremes. We had a period of undersupply, which caused, in some cases, a full recovery of any depreciation and also some appreciation. Now, demand seems to be slowing, but...

I'm a hydrostatic fan so none of those choices would make it on my list. If owning a non-hydro tractor is your thing (I'm not criticizing!) then the 990 would be the top contender. That price was a surprise. I certainly am not up on current used tractor pricing so that very well might be the...

I respectfully Agree (LOL!) The terms of a warranty that was signed onto at the point of sale cannot be changed. But, in some cases of problems, the manufacturer may improve the terms and add some extensions or improvements. We're on the same page.👍

Using a rechargeable drill warranty to compare to a tractor warranty is an apples to oranges comparison. The warranty statement in the owners manual for my John Deere X584 states clearly that if you are within a 100 miles of a dealer, the owner is responsible to transport the tractor to the...

Considering the cost of doing business today, I don't think the cost estimate quoted by the OP is out of line for a field service. Someone said that there should be no charge for warranty service work. That's not going to work for a dealer that needs to turn a profit. The manufacturer is only...

Just ran across this. Hope it helps. Link The YouTube ads are certainly annoying, so just be patient, on my computer, the presentation on LS Tractor Regeneration does play.

While cross posting in multiple threads is generally frowned upon, I think in this case it is warranted. The DPF after treatment system that uses active regeneration is used across multiple brands and there is posts of similar problems. So, I suggest you also post this in the Parts and Repairs...

While silicone is a good water repellent, if it gets on painted surfaces, it also repels paint!

Figure out how and where the water is coming from causing the freezing a take measures to stop it so it don't freeze.

And that is one of the reasons we have a motorhome. Sleep in our own bed every night. No campground available when wanting to get off the road, no problem, lots of overnight options from rest areas to Walmart parking lots etc. Expensive but worth it to us. Also, we show dogs, so not having to...

As a former neighbor to one of these it really sucked and drove us to move. We had the owners number on speed dial and called him at all hours of the day or night due to noise and other disrespectful behavior by the "guests".

I suspect that if the farmers of the era that purchased and used these tractors to make a living were to see one of our SCUTS or CUTS with loaders they would ask, "how in the heck would I use that to cultivate my crop?" The fact that times change doesn't render the past incorrect. These...

Yup, hot rod tuners love the the stuff. Loved being in the pits at the local short track and smell the methanol the sprint cars were using!

I don't understand your line of questioning as it appears you have answered your own question. As I understand your post, your cost per mile is a wash between E85 and other fuels with less or no ethanol. You can only decide if performance meets your expectations. What are you looking for here?

This all started innocently enough for tonights dinner. We had a pound of bacon that we got from our local butcher, but we did not notice it was not cured/smoked. My wife asked if I could smoke it. Sure I says. Decided to get the charcoal grill going at a low temperature and put the bacon in a...

Works fine!

We buy beef by the side and specify the best cuts. And thick. We like a good steak, seared right on both sides, finish medium rare, and properly rested. But, we prefer trying new things and exploring new flavors using various techniques and seasonings. This renders plain steak on the grill as...

Spring of 2021, my neighbors house blew up due to a propane leak. It was a horrendous blast felt miles away. Neighbor has been rebuilding but still has not moved in due to various delays in construction. He will be moving back in soon but without his wife. She perished in the blast. Fix it...

Find a competent dealer. Look it up for yourself here https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/

Oh, don't forget the golden bidet option to the golden toilet!!!

I was going to comment "who gives a crap" about the tractor gift. But, I can't top the golden toilet. (pun intended!!)

I'm not familiar with Canadian emission standards but I assume they are similar to US. I'd want to get verification from your customs and environmental regulator that importing this engine won't be denied entry on this technicality.

I know this is an ag discussion, but I think the best Deere tractor ever needs to include (or at least give honorable mention to) the 318 of the lawn and garden segment. They were like a miniature full sized tractor! Still highly sought after in the L&G segment.

Neighbor just had some cement flat work done for a driveway. All in was $8/sq ft! He said some flat work he had done last year was $4. This is in SW Michigan.

None of the X series lawn tractors, including the top of the line X-700 series have an available loader from Deere. Going to have to move up to the 1 series (1023E or 1025R) for a loader.

Have you checked RCO Tractor? Here is a link to the switch on Amazon. Would appear to be a tall order to get a generic switch to work without cobbling the wiring.

Marketing and profit margins only Ford knows and keeps close to the vest. Is anybody surprised?

Won't eat buffets. But, I love a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant. One of the more memorable ones was a BBQ joint in Austin, Tx. I'd have just walked by the place it looked so bad from outside. Some friends I was with said it was a must experience. Boy was I glad I followed their lead. Wish I...

Getting back to supply chain issues. I follow the trade publication Diesel Progress. This months editorial was titled "Supply Chain Struggles Continue". The good news reported was expect an improvement in 6 to 8 months. The bad is that 70% of OEMs report that supply issues are getting worse...

Generally, if someone is proud of what they are selling, they will expand on the fact that it has had regular maintenance and provide service records, even if they did all the work themselves. Vague seller descriptions means they are hiding something. I'd run away from this one!

Clearly spelled out on the Deere website in the description of each model.

I've always scratched my head about Deere model numbers ever since I was a tech at a Deere construction equipment dealership. There is an X744 AWS garden tractor. There is also a 744 round bailer, various 744 model loaders, and an H744 harvester head! Probably more, but I got tired of looking!!

Same supply issues in the power sports market. Popular varieties like 10W40 are back ordered. Local shop has quit marking the prices on each package on the shelf because price increases are so frequent.

Check the major charitable organizations in your area. Around me, they are always advertising for people to donate cars, boats, etc and get a tax deduction.

Really? You've got nothing better to post?!!☹️

True story, I'm a retired operator of a nuclear power plant. Many years ago the plant bought every operator a Leatherman tool. The side cutters at the base of the needle nose pliers were what was most frequently used to cut the zip ties holding worker protection tags from equipment when...

Search the Deere parts website for 42 Inch Snow Thrower. It's there. There are two serial number breaks for the 42 Thrower.

The manual does show two drain plugs. Did you remove both to drain?

I had a 325. Those are correct for your tractor. The lift kit is available and can be looked up on the Deere parts website.

Perhaps contact Kubota corporate customer support center? 888-458-2682

I've got a little retirement part time job at a local power-sports dealer that sells RTVs (side by sides). Many buy the accessories at the time of purchase since the dealer usually discounts the accessories (like tractor dealers also do) and they can fold the cost into the financing. As far as...

I'd be doing my research on any of many Corvette specific forums out there.

No, not straight. Your manual will give you a mixture for low temperature operation, but most cold areas will have a winter blend diesel, so not really required. Figure something else to do with the kerosine.

Typical internet mass hysteria the fuels runs on existing supplies that just makes matters worse.🤯

I'm going to stray from the ZTR camp and recommend one of the John Deere All Wheel Steer model lawn tractors. I've got a John Deere X584 AWS. 48" or 54" decks are available. I've got the 48" due to some tight areas that a 54" won't go through. Mulching kit work great as well. Mows great, very...

Agree with rScotty. Deere and Kubota have historically been the best at long term parts availability. A good dealership is also a big part of helping a customer find parts they don't have on the shelf. Case in point, late last fall I mounted up the snowblower to my recently acquired Deere X584...

Not the ones you can get one per year of. These are the ones that Credit Unions, Banks, or Credit Card Companies sometimes provide on the on-line accounts each month as a service. I had a conversation with the Branch Manager of my Credit Union yesterday and asked why the CU score was...

I've never used fuel additives other than a stabilizer for my stored gasoline. The only things the diesel additives do for sure is make the user feel good and lighten their wallet. I was a heavy equipment tech for a number of years. None of the two dealerships I worked for stocked or sold...

Agree with soil test and go accordingly. In SW Michigan, the best time to put in a new lawn is late August to September. Otherwise, you are fighting weeds all summer. My neighbor tried the spring lawn approach, even though I told him to wait, and he wasted his money on the first try and tilled...

Check the relief valve pressure settings. There should be at least 2. One on the loader control valve and one on the 3 Point Hitch hydraulic circuit. The lower of the two will control overall pressure.

One spray or 4, who cares. It affects life for several weeks! Had a dog get sprayed. Used every method in the book to get rid of the smell. Took weeks before the smell was totally gone. That included the outside area where the dog got sprayed which was near the house. I would have just called...

To the original question: Do R1 and R4 tires have more impact on the wheel bearings? NO!

The tractor has a warranty. The attachments, even though painted blue, have a separate warranty. It's no more complicated than that. I have never understood why people get so wound around the axle over warranty's. I made one warranty claim on mine and it was a minor issue (R3039H, bought in...

Good point. I appreciate everyones input. I don't want to change this piece in any way since it is the only thing existing that connects me and my mom to her mom. My mom lost her mom when she was 9 years old (my mom is now 85). Until a few months ago, I did not know this cedar chest even...

Not worried about value, just did not want to damage it. The finish is actually quite good and it's not beat up. I'm going to clean it with Murphys and do a light sanding of the cedar to bring back the aroma. I'll post a picture when I get it cleaned up.

Yes, this is a family heirloom. It will be enjoyed for years to come. Just don't want to make a mistake in an effort to have it look better.

Thanks for the reply. Murphys Oil soap crossed my mind but I don't want to damage it in any way. There is an original label attached to the door that says, "This construction is in accordance with recommendations for the manufacture of moth-killing chests issued Nov 13, 1927, by The Bureau of...

My mom is giving my daughter a cedar chest that belonged to her mother. I'm guessing it's maybe 1940's vintage. Pretty good shape but needs a cleaning. Finish could also use some help but not too bad. I've seen the shows (Antique Road Show for example) and they all say only let a professional...

Just doing a web search on Tecumseh Carburetor resulted in lots of info. Here is one. Tecumseh Carburetor parts, diagram, manual, troubleshoot guide | Tecumseh Carburetor Guide

When I bought mine, RMP was offering a Black Friday promotion. I got the pair for $80 shipped. Doesn't hurt to ask RMP.

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I've also just added a pipe nipple to get the drain out past the frame or other obsticles. My X584 came with a nice extension with a handy drain valve on the end. The thing they did not do very well was the catch trough beneath the filter. I had to fab up a piece of sheet metal to get that out...

And to what do you base that on? I just replaced a 10 year old AGM motorcycle battery that I basically abused. I'll use nothing but AGM or valve regulated batteries in my equipment.

Deere is no worse than anyone else. You should look at motorcycle OEM part prices! I have a little part time retirement gig at a local motorcycle dealership stocking parts. Had an order come in the other day and there were two o-rings in the order. One slightly larger than the other but not...

Yep, the RV world is upside down right now. That is why we've decided to hold off a while longer for our desired motorhome!

I have a NOCO Genius and it charges my AGM motorcycle battery to the proper fully charged and rested voltage of 12.8 volts. Size of the battery does not matter as all AGMs require the same charge parameters. Curious, doesn't your 5th wheel have either a charger converter or inverter to charge...

I was going by what I saw on Tractordata.com. They only show the Workmaster 75 as being produced in 2010-14. The New Holland website shows the current Workmaster 75 and indicates the exhaust after treatment system is DOC only. Sorry for the confusion!

According to Tractor Data dot com, the New Holland Workmaster 75 referred to in the OP was produced in years 2010 to 2014, meaning the 2010 probably does not have exhaust after treatment (DOC/DPF) and later probably does. I don't trust any salesmen to give accurate info. Especially on emissions...

The tractors listed in the OP cover several years and EPA standards. I always suggest keeping it simple and not worry about years or tiers. Just look at any prospective tractor under the hood. If it has a standard old muffler, you have a tractor without exhaust after treatment. If it has a...

Just step up to the plate and go with VP Racing jugs. Lots of spout options available. Even some pumps that will attach.

From Kubota website parts listing the upper bucket pin is #030 and part number is shown as 7J266-58710.

You can also look up parts on the Kubota USA website. Many of the tractor manufacturers have parts lookup on their websites.

No. It's not a quality piece. As I've said before, It's pretty much a novelty item or something a salesman handed out at Christmas. The discussion has been fun though! And for me, the family connection is worth putting it on my tool board in the shop to talk about.

I unscrewed the thimble from the sleeve and removed the screw on the end of the thimble. This allowed the spindle to be removed from the thimble. Bad news. The spindle was threaded into the sleeve and the screw acted at a lock for puposes of calibration. The threads on the spindle that screwed...

Stepdad was the head mechanic for a small municipality. I remember my mom's chagrin as he was frequently called out at all hours to fix police, fire, and street dept vehicles. He liked what he did though! This curious 0"-0.5" micrometer will just be hung on a wall as a conversation piece. It's...

No, reads 0.1" when fully closed and maintains that throughout the range. I don't need this micrometer, was just interested in maybe finding out what it is and when it was manufactured. I've got a perfect 0-1" micrometer for the times I need one. Actually, I grab my digital vernier caliper for...

Found this in Stepdads tool box while going through things to have an estate sale. Anyone heard of GAT? My first thought is that this was a novelty item. It is 0" to 0.5". Seems to be off 0.1" over full range. There is a screw on the end that might allow adjustment, but the barrel rotation is...

Equine discount

The difference in PTO HP between the gear and hydro in the L2501 is 7.3%. Move up in HP the difference is less. The L4701 has a difference of 3.8%. Who remembers when tractors were sold/purchased based on draw bar horse power or later, PTO horse power! If you need 20 PTO HP, buy a tractor with...

Back in the 70's, a couple of the local short tracks had a 6 cylinder class. They were full on late models (same chassis as the V-8 late models) with I-6's and were pretty quick. Sounded like a bunch of bees buzzing around the track. Several drivers I spoke to said they were fun to drive and...

Many times, it is a better deal overall to purchase any implements or dealer add ons at the time the tractor is purchased. I'm firmly in the hydrostatic transmission camp as well.

Here is another article: LINK

I was in a similar situation in 2020 in that I was considering the X-394 AWS and the X-584 AWS. I decided on the X-584 because of the higher rated transmission and the larger tires. I'm glad I went with the larger tires since my lawn is bumpy and the larger tires are slightly better riding. I...

I'd go to another dealer and ask them to look at it. I think your current dealer is inept and is lying to you. No way that LS is going to accept that 2 hour regen are normal. They are not. Also, contact LS yourself. There is a contact page on LSUSA website. You may also reach out to them on the...

Doubt there will ever be emission equipment delete kits for compact or subcompact tractors. Potential market is just too small to justify the R&D investment. Plus the potential liability issue concerning EPA compliance just makes this a non starter.

I just bought a service manual for my X584. It details the procedure to pull the codes. Your dealer should be able to help you. To be self sufficient, I highly recommend the Deere factory service manuals. They cost about 1 hour of my local shops labor time. Well worth the investment in my...

Need or want? I hate to be the preverbal turd in the punch bowl, but buying anything that rides one wheels right now is pretty much MSRP+. Yes, there are exceptions and if you find one, go for it and count yourself lucky. I certainly don't have a crystal ball, but I think I would wait until...

Both are very good tractors. I have an LS R3039H and a Deere X584 AWS. Certainly not apples to apples here but the Deere obviously has more engineering behind it and the manuals are better. I'm happy with both tractors though. Given the fact that your total cost of the tractor is even given the...

I find the non tractor or non technical posts distracting and a PITA to ignore. Please allow a option to just shut these posts off in my selections of posts to view so all I see are pure technical issues. Thanks. I also asked early on during the forum update to restore the forum jump feature...

My neighbor owns a power sports dealership and represents one of the majors (not going to name them). After a recent dealers meeting, he commented he had good to excellent numbers related to the numbers the manufacture tracks except for one. That was replies to e-mails. Apparently, in this case...

Reminds me now of a funny story (not funny then!) I'm out in the yard. My son, then 8 comes running up and says, "dad the forest is on fire". I say, "what are you talking about son"? He says, "behind the garage". I look up in that direction and I see smoke (not good). I run around the garage...

The price difference on the Generac website for a Guardian 14kW unit and a 24kW unit is $1600. That differential will probably be eaten up by the requirement to install a sub panel with select circuits to be run or by the smart load management system using a 14kW unit vice running everything...

Nice tractor! Hopefully, your experience will be like mine. R3039H purchased in July of 2013, nearing 600 hours now. Only one minor issue quickly taken care of by my dealer under warranty. It's been solid overall!

Easy, power company is notified of legitimate transfer switch installs via licensed electricians/permits. Lineman supervisor driving by hears/sees a generator running, checks back to office and if no record, it's assumed no switch, so meter comes out to protect the lineman.

September 2021 install by a SW Michigan Generac Dealer: Generac 22KW, 200A switch, pad, and battery: $6140.94 (includes 6% MI sales tax) Installation: $2200 (included labor, cable, conduit and aggregate to support the pad and $150 electrical permit) Total: $8,340.94 Plus about $500 to bury...

Surf on over to Tractordata dot com and look up the LS LT360 tractor and compare it to the Montana R3644. They are very close so I'm guessing that you might have an R3644. LS made the tractors for the now defunct Montana. They also made the Farmtrac tractors, also defunct. LS now makes their...

This should get you started: Microhydropower Systems

Always operator error. Every industrial accident can be traced back to human error.

Snake oil!

DPF and regen issues are not confined to poor design or electrical problems (sensors or computer) as seems to be the popular goto for service departments. The attached presentation indicates many other mechanical issues that can lead to constant problems. It seems most tractor dealer service...

There are two types of "lithium" batteries. Lithium Ion, such as used in small battery powered appliances (phones for example) and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) such as the OP installed as a starting battery. Vastly different chemistry involved. LiFePo4 batteries are no more dangerous or...

Since the containers have been open, how do you know the fluid is not contaminated? I'd only use a fluid from a sealed new container or an open container I've maintained control of.

I think a Category about generators would be a nice addition to the site. Discussions of generators are spread all over the site (there is even a misplaced one in this category!) Would be nice to have a separate area to discuss.

If there is a medical need, then you should be able to have insurance pickup all or part of the cost. I've had 2 Generac 22kW units (2 different houses) and have been completely happy with them. I even went with the same dealer since they did a stellar job for me in both cases. The Generac's...

Does this generator not have a frequency meter? That will be more accurate than voltage in determining required prime mover speed. Here is a link to some educational material about generators.

Find another hydraulic shop. When I used to be a heavy equipment tech, the hydraulic shop we used repaired some pretty gnarly rods. They were even able to remove dents from barrels. One time, they built an entire hydraulic cylinder from scratch. That one was a little pricey, but in every case...

An alternative to CAD software is to use the on line tool provided by Menards for example. With this tool, you can design a garage or post and frame building. The tool will generate a bill of material and a limited set of prints. Also, most big lumber yards provide services to design your...

OTRATTW - The standard in high quality custom rocker switches.

Agreed. That is why I have a 22kW, full auto, whole house generator. Here is an example. Several weeks ago, I'm away from the house. My wife calls and says the power went off and the generator is running. She also says that she was in the middle of baking christmas cookies and was drying...

Have you read the fine print of the rebate offer? Do the terms allow them to preferentially shut off power to you in a power shortage or challenge? A friend of mine installed a whole house backup generator. The utility offered to lower her kW cost a few cents a kW hour if she would agree to be...

As a point of reference. I just had a 22kW standby generator installed last September. The propane supplier made the connections along with bringing in a 500gal tank. The previous existing line to the house was left as is. A dedicated supply was run to the generator from the tank. The propane...

History of the Microwave. Been around longer than I thought. I remember the first one in town was purchased by the local bakery/coffee shop. I think they paid $1500 for it in the early 70's! They would charge you extra to warm your sweet roll if you asked!

I did the same mod to a snowblower I owned previously. Never had an issue with water intrusion! Only complaint was the actuator I used was slow. Snowblower - Linear Actuator on Snowblower

1943 New Holland Automatic Pick-up Bailer This comes from The Henry Ford Museum website. This website and physical museum in Dearborn, Michigan is a great place to research American mechanization and industrialization.

If I did not already have a complete set of 8 point sockets, I might consider something like this: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gator-Grip-Universal-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-3-8-in-Drive-6-point-Socket-Set/999949198 Don't know why they refer to it as 6 point as the description indicates it will...

I use a Ratchet Rake for my gardening needs. Agree that a tiller or some other methods would be faster, but that is not a requirement for me. I enjoy "playing" with my tractor and use of the Ratchet Rake and bucket to prep my small-ish garden gives me opportunity to work on my leveling skills...

When purchasing additional property (land to build on or land and existing house), lenders will look at your debt to income ratio. If your debt to income ratio is unfavorable, you may not qualify for mortgage products that allow low down payments or favorable interest rates. Finding a good...

We bought our seeds at the local Meijer Market and Menards last year and are planning to again this year. Only had one package (beans) that had spotty germination. Picked up and planted another package and those came right up. We had one of the best gardens we've ever had last year!

Never a shortage of people with an axe to grind on the internet!!

I don't think every brand does list ground clearance because it varies from bare tractors, tractors with loaders and tractors with backhoes. I just checked one tractor on the Deere website and that did not show ground clearance either. The owners manual does show bare tractor ground clearance...

An alternative is to get a cheap wifi camera and place a large thermometer in it's field of view. When you want to check temperature, fire up the app on your phone or tablet. This also gives you the ability to monitor the pole barn for intruders!

Well that eliminates pretty much all Deere models including the range topping X758 diesel!!🤯

According to the MT225S owners manual you put the key switch in the On position. Then, Wait until the cold start aid indicator is turned off. (for about 10 seconds). Sounds like there is a timed relay controlling the glow plugs or intake heater (as applicable). This matches my R3039H as it...

Not exactly true. Read this: https://www.belray.com/what-exactly-do-the-multi-visc-designations-mean/

From the manual:

That info should be in your owners manual. If you don't have one, you can view or download an owners manual from Deere: Search for Equipment Publications - Technical Information Store

I decided to go the Commercial route. Got these from www.rpmstore.com.

The corrosion/pitting pictured on the sleeve and block near the o-ring groove is caused by cavitation of the coolant. This is generally avoided by recommended coolant flush/change intervals. Just google diesel engine coolant cavitation to learn more.

Apparently, they like coax more than nuts. (LOL!!)

We had been noticing degrading internet performance for several weeks. Finally got so bad that I decided to contact the cable company. To my surprise, everything, (on line chat, discussion on the phone, and the tech that came out to repair) exceeded my expectations! The tech found that...

Looks like a new drag link 32400-45610 is needed. Sure, welding on new ends is an option, but I would not recommend it for someone who does not know what they are doing or do not have good welding skills. I like nice tight steering. I don't wait until it breaks as Murphy will ensure it breaks...

Get the book, Square Foot Gardening, by Mel Bartholomew.

Sounds like you are mowing very tight to your fence. Just be aware that with the AWS, when you steer away from the fence, the rear will swing slightly toward the fence. I have the 48" Accel deck and mow up to my chain link fence and it's not an issue when I turn away. However, if I was sticking...

Don't that keep away the delivery person too!?

Also, Amazon Prime lets you specify your "Prime Day" when they will deliver your packages. That way, you can specify a day so that you can watch for your delivery, minimizing the time it is setting out for thieves to intercept.

How close are you to a post office, UPS store, or Fed Ex store/drop point (one is at my local Walgreens.) You can then set it up to have your packages dropped in those related locations. For example, I've done the free sign up for UPS that allows me several perks. One of them is instead of...

I've had an X584 for a year now. Replaced my old 1997 John Deere 325. It is a great tractor. I would not have a garden tractor without AWS now! The transaxle is a Tuff Torque (Kanzaki) K72 fitted with the AWS option. This is a heavy duty transaxle that is fully serviceable. It also has diff...

Metric 8.8 is equivalent to SAE grade 5. Nothing magic here, just follow your manual and go wherever you normally buy bolts.

Personal gardening is not about saving money for us. It is the enjoyment (someone above said hobby) and having better produce to eat. My wife freezes any extra we have and that lasts part way through the winter. Quality is much better than store bought and we know where it comes from and how it...

No. This is to get the loader out of the way to gain some floor space during the winter. I don't want to remove the loader all together and leave it outside since I may need it for snow removal. Next week, I'll be stopping by the steel supply center and look into picking up a couple lengths of...

How thick should I go?

I want some hydraulic cylinder safety props. 2 - 2" X 16" pieces of angle should do the trick. What would be better to use, hot rolled or cold rolled?

My local Kawasaki dealer sells quite a few Mule replacement engines on eBay. These are a factory direct bolt in replacement. Might be an option for you.

That is what we've found and the reason for my post. We've had problems with all the brands being mentioned. They just don't last for more than a few months before they are essentially worn out. Looks to me that all the new ones are made of soft metal to save money.

Anyone know of a good manual can opener that will last more than a few months? We've gone through probably 4 or 5 in the last year.

Still have not seen what the OP is wanting to harvest.

What does the owners manual say about battery replacement/separation? Here are a couple basic battery rules. Batteries that are in parallel with no separation; if you replace one, the weaker older one will become a parasitic load on the new battery. In this case, you replace in pairs. A deep...

There is some misinformation here and I won't go into that. All I can say is don't get wrapped around the axle trying to figure out Tier X. Easiest is to just look under the hood. If there is a BIG can instead of a muffler, it probably has exhaust after treatment (diesel particulate filter or...

The owners manual for the LA120 says to screw in dipstick to check engine oil level (page 25 of the on line manual).

Unless there are receipts from a reputable shop who did the "rebuild", I'd keep looking. Sawyer Rob's points are well taken. I personally know the owner and general manager of a local power sports dealer who sells ATVs and Side by Sides. They don't rebuild anything due to cost. They can buy...

Won't the goat manure just spread the unwanted vegetation farther afield?

To be clear here, FA-4 diesel oil is only recommended for a very specific group of diesel engines, 2017 and later and only if the OEM recommends it. It is not backward compatible with any previous API diesel oils. This article explains it.

Multi-viscosity oils are another often misunderstood area. The W (as in 10W-40 for example) does not mean it's 10 weight at low temperature. The W stands for winter. In multi viscosity oils, such as 10W-40, the oil flows like a 10 weight oil at 32 deg F and has the characteristics of a 40...

Unfortunately, there is no standard method the manufactures use to advertise this capability. Some state lift at the pins while others state lift at some distance from the pins. The later is more reflective of real world performance since most loads are some distance from the pins but there is...

You sound 360 degrees out. At TDC of the exhaust stroke, the valves/rockers/pushrods will "rock" (exhaust valve closes, intake opens). You would rotate 360 degrees from there and be at TDC of compression. You set the valves at TDC of compression stroke.

I thought ham was a cut of pork? But, I agree, a pork roast can be cured or brined and then smoked to give a flavor of ham.

HP = Torque x RPM / 5252 Here is the derivation of this formula. LINK

No. LS and TYM are totally separate companies. You need to do some research.

If I'm not mistaken, that NH Boomer 55 is made by LS for NH. So, you should be able to get the same tractor from LS for less money.

Don't have a problem with them. As always, it's the idiots who cause accidents whether it be stop signs, traffic lights or roundabouts.

Make sure she is ok with the treadle pedal HST foot pedals on the Kubota.

This was fun to watch. Sometimes you would not know they were models until you see the people near by for scale! RC Farming

Ohio snakes. Also other reptiles.

Your snowmobiles will hang off a foot or so with an 8' trailer. Standard snowmobile trailers start at 10' long x 8' wide.

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There have been several references on here that the D1105 engine is 4 cylinder. It is not. It's a 3 cylinder (Kubota Link).

Put a finger on each push rod to feel motion or hold the rockers down on the push rod to the same effect.

Rotate crankshaft until #1 rocker arms "rock". That is the exhaust valve closing and intake opening. That is TDC of #1 Exhaust stroke. Now, rotate crankshaft a full revolution and you will be at TDC #1 Compression stroke. Both of these states should line up with the TDC timing mark either on...

Not just an LS problem. Parts availability is an issue everywhere. I needed some motorcycle parts a while back and it took months to get them.