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    Keeper nut on disc harrow

    I have a 66" disc harrow. The front left discs (blades) are a little loose. I have tried all I can think of to remove the keeper nut, (large cresent wrench with cheater) heat. Does anyone know if the threads on this nut is left or right hand? the nut is 1 and 5/8 inch. Thanks in advance for...
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    Battery powered or lever pump action for back pack sprayer

    Hello everyone. I have 4 acres with a house, barn, shop and well house. I have a 15 gallon Fimco spray rig which I pull with my mower. I am considering a 4 gallon back pack sprayer for lesser amount of spraying around the place. Question; what are thoughts about battery operated or lever pump...
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    Grease gun coupleer adjustment??

    I have a standard lever action grease gun. The grease coupler needed replacement. I bought a new lock n load (not lock and lube) coupler from tractor supply and the new one will not go on the grease fittings. I called the maker, Legacymfg.com and was told the coupler could be adjusted by...
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    Tuf-Tite Risers on septic tanks

    Does anyone have Tuff-Tite risers on their septic tanks? I am considering these and am wondering about the expense of having them installed. how do you like them and do they allow any rain run off into the tanks. thanks for any replies and let's all have a great 2019. Red Cox
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    Apology for question I posted concerning size of my septic leach field

    I recently posted a question about the size of my septic leach field which was built using leach panels. I thought the question was simple but evidently it wasn't. there are 32 panels which are 8 ft long x 2 ft wide and i ft tall. This is 512 Sq ft. All of papers provided at time of installation...
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    Question about my septic leach field size

    My septic system was installed in 2002 in Erath County (Stephenville Texas) Was installed by licensed installer and inspected and approved by the County sanitation department. I was on site during the installation. 2 five hundred tanks were placed. Corrugated leach chambers were installed in...
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    What is the best battery operated chain saw

    I have a Husqvarna 340 with 18" bar and a Stihl Pro series HT 70 pole saw. I love both of them but at my age, 78, it has become hard to use when just trimming off low small limbs from my many oak trees. I only need the saw for small limbs as I can use the other 2 saws for the large cutting. I...
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    How can I use copper sulphate in my septic system for root control

    My wife and I live on 4 acres with lots of oak trees. Only the two of us in household. The septic system is (2) 500 gallon concrete tanks installed by certified installer and system was certified by county inspector at time of installation. Tanks have been pumped twice in the (9) years we have...
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    Considering a radiator cooling fan for canopy on a B7100 HST-D

    I have a Kubota B7100 HST-D in perfect condition and am considering building/having built a canopy incorporating a radiator cooling fan to help with this Texas heat. I have seen several canopies utilizing these fans on this forum. The tractor has a dynamo and I am not sure this will provide...
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    Kubota B7100 HST-D locking grooves on tractor PTO spline

    I have a Kubota B7100. I was hooking up my 4 ft woods rotary mower and noticed there are (2) locking grooves on the tractor PTP shaft. One groove is about 1/2" from the end of the shaft and another is about 1.5" from the end. Which of the locking grooves should I lock the implement U-Joint on...
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    How do I cleam the steam whistle/whistle steam on a Kubota B 7100

    I discovered my steam whistle/whistle steam on my Kubota B7100 was clogged up and was not even connected to the rubber over flow hose. Any advice on how to clean this out and test it will be appreciated. The tractor has never run hot but I don't want to take a chance. Thanks in advance for your...
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    Question about replacing fuel element on a Kubota B7100 HST model B7100 HST-D

    I stupidly put gas in my Kubota and ran it about 45 minutes. I caught the mistake, drained the tank, removed the fuel element. I will be bleeding the lines, injector pump and injectors. The manual that came with my tractor does NOT show a spring underneath the fuel element and I did not find a...
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    Best saw for use on ladder while trimming trees

    Hello from Central Texas; I live on 4 acres that has about 75 large oak trees on it. I am always trimming limbs. I have a Stihl pole saw that extends 12 feet, a Husqvarna 350. they are both great saws BUT I have limbs which the Stihl pole saw son't reach. I also have two manual pole saws which...
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    Need info. on doing searches on this forum.

    I guess I am doing something wrong. I try to do searches for something specific and get everything except what I search for. I am trying to find posts concerning getting rid of "Grass burs or sand burs" and can't find information I need. Can someone let me know how to do a proper search> I...
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    Grass burs! Help

    I have 4 acres here in Stephenville TX and about 2 acres are covered in grass burs. I put out pre-emergent granules in early spring and thought I would be ok. The rains began, then lots of hail. We had 41 inches of rain in the first 6 months of this year. Several years ago, living in another...
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    3-Point Hitch  Need advice for 3PT float position on Kubota B7100 HST

    I have read many articles on float positions of 3 PT hitches and all are enlightening. I have a Kubota B7100 HST. When using box blade to move soil or level areas I continually leave piles of soil when the tractor moves upward even slightly. most of my 4 acres is pretty level but I need to...
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    Where to connect lift rods to lower links on Kubota B7100

    On a Kubota B7100 HST there are 2 holes on the lower link arms where the lift rods may be connected. Which hole should the lift rod be connected to? Does it make a difference in the operation of the 3 PT lowering and lifting limits? Thanks in advance for any advice. Red Cox
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    Using a chain as top link with attachments

    I hope this is the correct forum for this post. I have read many posts/replies concerning use of a chain for top link and not sure I understand this. My tractor is a 16 HP Kubota B7100 I build a land drag using a heavy steel Air Force pallet 4' by 4' made with heavy steel 2" square tubing as...
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    Box Scraper  Need help with using box blade and my Kubota B7100

    Ihave a Kubota B7100 with 4x4 and HST. We have only 4 acres and I love the little tractor but have had no success, really, in using my 4 ft box blade. The blade travels up and down as the tractor travels over low places. I was told by the Kubota dealership that the B7100 3 point has no float...
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    Giant Bermuda seed or costal sprigs for country lawn?

    We have 4 acres with about 75 oak trees on them near Stephenville Texas. About 12 years ago I ran my disc deeply and put out costal sprigs then ran the disc shallow to set them. We had some rain that year and they did great but the drought killed it. I tried some giant Bermuda seed on about 1...
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    Hook like attachment for holding top link up when not in use.

    I love the ideas shown on the customization forum. I have a Kubota B7100 and when the top link is not in use I have just been securing it with the seat safety belt. I know this is unwise as I should be using the safety belt. I have seen many pics on this forum showing a simple hook attachment...
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    Want to build a tow behind leaf vacuum

    Last year I purchased a 10 HP MTD chipper/shredder at an estate sale. The machine was used for one season and purchase price was $150.00. I have about 100 oak trees on 4 acres. My reason for buying the machine was to build a leaf vacuum with trailer using this machine as the vacuum source. I...
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    Difficulty using box blade to smooth a gravel drive way

    Greetings! I'm new to this forum and looking forward to receiving input from others. I have a Kubota B7100, disk plow, 4' woods shredder, 4' rotary tiller, back scoop and 4' box blade with rippers. All work great with exception of my experience with the box blade. I need to put in a gravel...
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