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I just performed an oil change and removed the backhoe subframe to avoid a mess. Out of curiosity, when reinstalling the plate, I switched it 180 degrees to see where the holes would now fall relative to the drain plug. Low and behold, one of them lines up. It's not perfectly concentric, but...

About to perform my 300 hour service and figured I'd post updated PNs and pricing for RK55H filters. If you see a slash, the PN preceding the slash has been superseded by the PN following the slash. RK PNs are in parenthesis. I was able to find all filters on the shelf. Oil Filter...

The rear shaft seal on the 4x4 shaft of my RK55 has been leaking for the past year and I finally got around to fixing it. The PN for this seal is V7441254708. Overall it is a pretty easy job but you will need an appropriately sized piece of pipe or tube to drive the new seal back in and snap...

I need to take the housing off this shaft because the o-ring that keeps the shaft from leaking isn't doing its job. Gasket maker appears to be firmly holding the housing to the transmission. I've tried some whacks with a rubber mallet with no success. Maybe try a dead blow to kind of shock the...

Our property used to have a bunch of pines on it and many were removed and the stumps ground several years back. That's left the land very rough. I've started tilling some sections so I can have something smoother to mow in the future. I thought I would be able to smooth & compact the tilled...

My A/C belt has started to squeal so I attempted to tighten it but realized when I got some components removed to make some space, I'm unable to get the lock nut loosened on the tensioner pulley. The flats are oriented such that it's impossible to get a wrench on them due to the limited...

I had a 32 hp Massey Ferguson tractor prior to the RK55 that never exhibited the trait I'm about to describe, so I'm not sure if I'm pushing this larger tractor too hard, or if it's just a poor design? Twice now I've experienced instances where the engine fan contacts the fan shroud on uneven...

Is everyone else's RK55 front axle dipstick canted at an angle like mine? Seems like an odd orientation for a dipstick. Additionally, I'm assuming the two raised areas on the stick represent min and max fill levels, but the manual shows just one max mark, with min being the bottom of the...

When mowing, I prefer to have very little side to side movement of the mower. This doesn't appear possible with my particular mower (PRD8400) and the stabilizer bar setup on the RK55. The RK55 stabilizer bar system consists of a static black outer tube with several holes and one slot along its...

Just curious if all the Kenwood units are like mine. During daytime hours, my stereo display is unreadable from the seat. I have to stand up and be 5 inches away to see what it says. Brightness is turned to max.

Each time I need to make a payment, upon logging into DLL's payment site, I am sent a verification code on my phone. I enter the code, attempt to login, and again receive yet another code on my phone. After the second attempt, I'm able to log in. Not a huge deal since I only have to go...

I was not satisfied with the location of the 3rd function wiring harness as it was installed at the factory, so I re-routed it to better protect it. In case anyone else's looks similar to mine, below are some before & after pics to show how I fixed the issue. As installed by the factory, the...

Let me preface this post by saying that my experience below shouldn't be construed as a blanket statement that all RK tractors with 3rd function valves may have these issues. It's simply what I experienced. No ill-will toward RK - other than these small issues, the tractor is fantastic. If you...

My manual says to turn the key to the On position and wait for the glow plug light to turn off before starting the tractor. I have seen no such light, as indicated in the attached pic. According to the manual, it should be just to the right of the oil pressure lamp, which does illuminate when...

I'm the type of person that likes to look at a manual prior to purchasing a tractor. I'm not sure if RK has their manuals in electronic format yet, but here's the next best thing (at least for the tractor I'm interested in - RK55). Attached are the manuals for the TYM T554 geared and...

Just wanted to thank Frank at the the Zephyrhills, FL store for making my order process a painless one. He didn't think DLL would approve me today since they are closed on Sundays, but Frank gave me a call a few minutes after I got back to the house letting me know the application went through...

Just curious if any who have purchased a RK tractor were able to actually drive one prior to sealing the deal? Was told by my local RK that a test drive was not permitted due to liability reasons. I get that, but it's still hard to swallow dropping 30K on something without even turning the key on.

I sold my Massey 1532 last weekend in preparation for a new tractor purchase. I'm strongly considering the RK55HC. According to Rural King's blog, when that tractor was first introduced in 2017 it was priced at $26,799. Behind the Scenes with RK Tractors The price currently sits at $29,998...

We are currently building a new house. I have the option of going with 10 ft tall garage doors or 9 ft tall. The only issue with going with the 10 ft tall doors, is that it will require an extra block on the stem wall of the front of the house, which will add cost, and I may not like the look of...

Let me preface this by saying I wasn't in the market for a tractor until about a month ago when I saw some sitting outside our Rural King and looked at the prices. I have a 2013 MF 1532 (32HP HST) that does just fine for my needs, but I've always wanted a cab with A/C, just never thought I'd be...

Hi All, Please forgive my ignorance as I am new to the world of hydraulics and the various fittings involved. I will try to make this inquiry as simple as possible. I'm installing a single spool remote valve on my MF 1532. I plan to run lines directly from the remote valve to a grapple to...

We recently purchased eight acres and I'm in need of something larger than my dad's Gravely zero turn to handle mowing duties. My dad got to try out his friends Ford 1520 on the property today for about 6 hrs clearing brush with the bush hog. He said it ran strong all day, but at one point some...