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Advice for driving and for life: only go as far backward as is necessary to move forward.

Anything to distract them from chewing wires & hoses on my tractor.

I just had the "A HA" moment !!! Kind of like when I first learned where babies came from and that Santa Claus thing the adults were trying to sell me. It will take the same amount of time for the pressure to drop from cut-out (40 lbs in the case of my system) to cut-in (20 lbs) no matter the...

While I'm on subject of government bureaucrats... I trade NYS made knives as a hobby. I spent a few hrs. one Saturday at the kitchen table of the County Health Dept. guy in charge of inspecting septic systems. He had quite a collection of Camillus Cutlery Co knives for sale and I spent the...

Re: water testing and neighbors... Our well sits 50' from a livestock barn in one direction and 50' from a leaky septic tank in the other. What could possibly go wrong? I appreciate your concern @Halftrack I really do but I live in New York State where if you fart too frequently you risk being...

Thanks for reply @Roadworthy I realize the tank won't offer pressure as that will be the job of the "upstream" tank. I envision the waterlogged tank to act exactly like the old water heater that you referenced. That is: adding additional storage capacity to the system so as to reduce the...

Good idea using 1 card for recurring charges (utilities, etc.) and another for daily usage so as to avoid having to contact all recurring entities when card is compromised. "Parents use their kids SSN and name to rack up debt." I worked for county welfare office where I'd repeatedly encounter...

I use one of those magnetic heaters that attach to the oil pan of my 270DTC.

Greetings and happy 2023 to all. When we moved into our semi-rural cottage in 2005 our water was supplied by two separate systems. System A supplied cold water (high in iron) drawn from a shallow well by a 1/3 HP jet pump (pressure tank and pump manufactured in 1988). Hot water (System B)...

A neighbor mentioned he couldn't get his Mantis tiller to start. I told him I'd look at it:cry:. Good spark, no fuel. The tank was dirtier than a pig in mud. The fuel filter blocked entirely and the carb looked as if it had just been dug out of the ground. I cleaned out the tank as best I could...

The OP wrote, in part...."What would it cost to fix all, THAT is the question" I read every response and sure enough no one answered that specific question.... because sight unseen, without actually being intimately familiar with the specific truck up for bid, nobody on this forum can answer...

Am I correct in assuming that hydro fluid flows through the transmission case? By the way, you can download a free (at least it's free today) parts manual for that unit at: Farmtrac 545, Farmtrac 555

This might help.

1. It's my understanding that engine oil breaks down over time, regardless of engine operation. That is to say oil should be changed at certain time intervals even if the engine itself hasn't been used much. If true, why does unused engine oil still in the container have an indefinite shelf life...

Just yesterday the front tire sidewall on my Farmtrac 270 DTC blew as my wife was moving manure out to the manure pile. She said it made a hissing sound and she thought a hydraulic hose blew (goats like chewing on them). I told her she'd know right away if it was a catastrophic failure in...

Just changed fuel filter element on my Farmtrac 270DTC. The petcock on the filter assembly has 3 positions: off, run, and air. After reinstalling the filter bowl with new filter, the petcock should be moved from the off position to the "air" position. This allows fuel to fill the bowl and...

Hey folks. Yesterday on Craigslist I picked up a 10-year-old (plus or minus) generator as described in title. The B&S engine is a 200000 (series) model. The generator itself is no longer in production as I understand it. The guy wanted $300 but agreed to let it go for $50 less. The unit was...

I pay as little as nothing and as much as $65 per face cord of wood. Other significant firewood associated costs that vary widely from season to season are chiropractic and the cost of the hard cider used to minimize any muscle soreness after splitting and stacking. As mentioned above, due to so...

What would be the best way to repair this chimney and does it pose any danger in its present condition outside of a piece of concrete falling atop someone's head?

I would not say these are my best, because that varies by season. Since spring, I've been wearing leather palm work gloves by Wells Lamont. I usually buy 3 pair at a time. At $3.75 a pair and a reasonable shipping cost, I'm happy to buy from this eBay seller. They won't be my "go to" come winter...

Approximately half of my 6+ acre (400'x700' rectangular) property is wooded. A seasonal creek traverses my property, running from the northwest corner (bordering my neighbor Bob's property) to southeast corner. The creek overflows occasionally during the spring snowmelt or during periods of...

Find 2 or 3 logs about twice the length as your bucket is deep. Set logs as shown in photo, tilting bucket so logs dont fall out. Set heavier logs across the ends of the "forks" that butt against the bucket to help secure the forks. As the bucket is loaded, the bulk of the weight should be...

We lose power occasionally. Sometimes twice a year, sometimes not at all. Usually power is restored in minutes. Sometimes hours. During major ice storms or similar disasters, we have gone days without power. I have a portable generator powered by a B&S 8.0 gas engine that I have used on a...

The remaining pin had me stumped until I brought out the big gun, a 5' steel rod. I used the tamping end to ... well ... TAMP. Bash actually. Lesson learned: pull out loader arm pins and grease periodically.

I have an 8 year old FarmTrac 2740 with a 1040 front-end loader that has never been removed from the tractor. The head of one of the loader bracket bolt snapped off, which apparently is a common problem with this setup, per the FarmTrac forum. In an effort to reach and remove the broken bolt...

I threw this up on the Farmtrac forum and ordinarily I would be patient and wait for a reply there. However the boss is not as patient as I am. She reminded me twice today that the manure pile is not getting any smaller and that it is time to either address the broken bolt on the FEL bracket...

I just purchased a new Leinbach PHD and the gearbox is dry. Manual says use 90 weight gear oil. I have an unopened bottle of Super Tech synthetic blend SAE 75W-90. "A multi-purpose, extreme pressure (EP) gear lubricant to be used where API GL-5 lubricants are recommended." Duh... does the 75W...

My Farmtrac 270DTC PTO lever is stuck in the disengaged position and now my brand new 5' Bush Hog Razorback rotary cutter sits idle. See "parts/repair" thread, title "PTO lever frozen" for further elaboration and real sexy pics. Best to all.

See "parts/repair" thread, title "PTO lever frozen" for issue with PTO lever on FT model that is identical to Montana 2740 'cept for the paint and the rear remotes. Thanks in advance for any assistance rendered.

Farmtrac 27HP tractor (same as Montana 2740) with dry, dual stage clutch. This 3-year-old unit is closing in on 200 hours of flawless service. I made my final payment on it earlier this month. I had a new Bush Hog 5' Razorback Rotary Cutter delivered yesterday morning and after using it for...

I will begin by saying that I have about 1 acre of a 2 acre horse pasture that gets overgrown this time of year (for some reason, the horses avoid certain areas of the pasture) and a wooded trail about 1/4 mile long that gets weedy as well. I'm looking closely at a 42" lightly used rotary...

I plan on looking at a used (3 years old) 5' Bush Hog rotary cutter up for sale locally. Seller is asking $750. Is that a reasonable ask? I'm not sure if it has the (optional) slip clutch. Is it reasonable to ask seller to mount the unit on his tractor and give her a whirl to be sure it...

After looking high and low for a replacement point for a 12" auger I finally found what I thought to be a suitable fit. After returning home from TSC with the new unit, I was disappointed to find that the diameter of the non-business end of the point exceeds its receiver by about 1/8". Three...

What is a weld yoke? Is it simply a yoke that is welded to (vs. slipped over) the end of a shaft? Thanks in advance.

What are insert bearings commonly used for? I picked up 3 of these replacement type bearings at a local going out of business auction for a few bucks each ... just because. Thanks.

Does anyone know if the following (engine) oil filters are compatable w/the 27 hp Daedong as found in Farmtrac, Montana, and I believe Mahindra units? If these not compatable, which are? Thanks in advance. P550158 Donaldson PH2801 Luber-Finer

Can anyone venture a guess as to what previously mounted part was removed from this Daedong 27 horse engine? It looks like it was once mounted above what I think is the intake manifold. Two bolts held whatever it was in place. I noticed this after the tractor (Farmtrac 270) was returned to me...

Took my Farmtrac 270 in to the dealer who I bought it from for 50-hour service earlier this week. All filters (hydraulic, fuel, oil) and fluids, including hydraulic, were changed. All nuts bolts torqued, including head bolts. Valve clearance checked. I also purchased a brush guard and had...

Site guy lays down up to 18” of stone for a 40’ x 24’ pole barn being built on my property. The builder shows up next morning with 2 clam-shell type post hole diggers and a couple of helpers that are the nicest guys in the world but need to spend a few more hours lifting weights at the gym. I...

270DTC has 27 HP engine 300DTC has 30 HP engine 320DTC has 32 HP engine 330HST has 33 HP engine and the 360DTC... 39 HP, of course. Can anyone explain why it isn't called a 390DTC?

Took delivery of my new Farmtrac 270DTC on Saturday, July 1. This is my first tractor. While going through the “once over” in my driveway with the dealer, we found that the hazard flashers worked perfectly. So good in fact, that they failed to switch off. We had to manually hold the switch...

“Driving over septic” thread in “owning/operating” forum above got me to thinking I should post my predicament here and see if any of you kind folk can offer me your perspective. The owner of a home we bought last December had a new tank installed as the previous "tank" was simply (from what I...

Talked to a dealer yesterday that said he generally uses windshield washer fluid to fill rear tires. He does install a tube first. What are the pros and cons of using windshield washer fluid? I searched previous links (including but not limited to those below) however most were somewhat...

What does it take to install a remote spool valve on the Farmtrac 270DTC? Is it possible and if yes, what should one expect to pay? I noticed that a remote valve comes standard on the Montana 2740 so I assume the Farmtrac unit will accommodate one also. My needs will eventually call for a...

Farmtrac 270DTC "other features" include adjustable stabilizer chains. What are these? Same question for the optional double-acting spool valve kit. What is a spool valve and when would the double-acting valve be needed? Thanks in advance. http://www.farmtrac.com/

The Challenge: Just bought small old country home on almost 7 acres of property. A small creek runs across the entire property, dividing it into two. Home, 2-stall horse shed and about 3/4 acre fenced pasture sits on one side of creek covering about 2 acres. On the other side of the creek...