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for those MXX40 hyd shuttle owners. had my hyd shuttle cable replaced around 600 hrs due to sticking & not being able to fully engage forward/reverse motion. currently 825 hrs, no prob. access to cable is complicated (dropping fuel tank, ect) & had dealer do it. anyone out there have any...

Lube question. so i've replaced a number of idler pulleys on my zero turn, a few on my pickup. never seen a grease serviceable idler pulley, all sealed. asked an engineer friend who designed pulleys, and a good small engine guy why so...they both said sealed bearings are superior & will...

guess it's all about current market demand: regular cab pickups are a thing of the past with limited availability. couldn't live without my regular long bed Toyota 4x4. seems today everyone wants to bring their living room with them in a pickup (w/very little payload capacity). i'll stick...

My cabin took a big hit when the elec failed during extended sub zero temps. heat lamp under sink works great when there's power, but i lost a tankless water heater & pipes in the aftermath w/o power for many hrs. The supply from the pump house is below cabin, so a purge in extremes would be...

Replaced 13yr factory battery last year. The new one has the removable cell inspection plates (factory one did not have) From the start, it has spilled onto the battery tray. Even after removing some of fluid, still does when over rough terrain (i'm in feral hog country). So is there any fix...

recent fuel injection failure discussions on this forum have made me upgrade from Howes to Optilube. not interested in what you are using never had a fuel problem. however, just wondering if most algae & microbal problems occur within tractor or farm storage tanks, etc i rotate between 2x...

Given up trying to locate T6 locally, considering the following for tractor. anyone have personal experience with this oil, recommendations, etc. not really interested in a thread of what forum members use for their own engine oil, just something specific on this Mobil 1 product. it seems to...

the hyd shuttle system in my M8540 works perfectly & is cable controlled from steering column. a while back i had issues, even with cable tension adjustment. turned out the cable was sticking. access is difficult (tank removal, etc) so had the shop do it for round 1k. been working perfect...

Any veteran underwater welders? Not just anecdotal stories, but direct field experience: Why so dangerous? Where does most of the work occur? Improved safety & equip through the years? Your story almost became one right out of welding school back in the day. Missed the underwater welding...

My regular ethanol free dealer is out of business. Some say Shell VPower premium is ethanol free. Is it? my feeling is that some of it is free, but not all according to location. need it for small engines & old school pickup. know there are specialty places around here, but in my area very...

i know many here will not agree with this article, but just to stir the pot.... inho increased size of the pickup over the years to the now monstrous has posed safety hazards for pedestrians. add all the small vehicles now on public roads (i hate scooters, etc) only increases risk. we have a...

in the past few months, i notice a huge increase of Jeeps on the road here in town & on way to place out of town. Why? my theory is covid release. lots of wanna be adventure seekers out there now. most of them will never go off road, mostly mall cruisers, but still, i'm amazed. covid...

starting to cut wood for the season. have a question re: increasing bar length & chain saw performance. have a Stihl 460 that i increased the bar length from 18" to 25" (saw is easily capable of handling extra length). new bar & chain cuts great. got to thinking...because of the added bar...

I travel a narrow 2 lane State highway in Arkansas 3-4 times weekly to my rural place in Ozarks. it's a busy highway w/o shoulders & blind curves. lots of round bale hauling without any securing, they say gravity will do the job...that is until control is lost around a curve to oncoming...

have above machine on order as a backup to my lighter hedge trimmer. it's the model that will accommodate larger woody cuts. anyone have experience with this model? at the price paid, hope the reviews are favorable thx in advance...

K factory battery lasted 12 yrs. & replaced this spring. the replacement has 2 removable wet cell inspection covers, factory original was closed cell have noticed weeping overrun on battery tray now w/rust, etc. given severe operating conditions w/heat & vibration, are closed cell batteries...

I've often wondered in recent years how is it that American (& foreign) full size pick up trucks have become so large, luxury laden, and overwhelmingly expensive almost requiring a 2nd mortgage to purchase. (i'm not talking about those who make a living from their pickups, just everyday owners...

will a discharged battery freeze in the extreme cold? thinking of my zero turn battery & other smaller ones. good reason alone for tender, etc hoping everyone is able to stay warm, & warm thoughts to those who may be without power/water. batteries are replaceable..... thx in advance

finally letting my old Lincoln tombstone a/c welder go after many years. i only weld with torch & arc for farm utility applications. anyone have personal experience with the following arc welder? looks like a good upgrade. again, all i do is stick welding. thanks in advance Hobart...

ok so i have 770 hrs on my M8540 purchased new. flawless engine, runs quiet & smooth w/o valve lash noise i've encountered on other engines that need valve adjustment, etc. have done valve adj on engines for most of adult life. but i hesitate to open the valve cover from the factory...

finally installing flash back arrestor valves on oxy/acet torch. should have been done years ago do you prefer the valves mounted on torch body, or those that attach to regulators? pros & cons? local suppliers charge around $70+ for a set, as usual, i can get them on Amazon for much less...

occasionally transport my tanks in horiz position (regs off & tanks capped of course). have always allowed 24 hrs for acetone in the acetylene tank to settle in vertical position before using. otherwise i understand it could damage reg diaphragm if not allowed to settle. just what a...

apologize in advance for such a simple question. had my Smith torches/welding tips since early 70's. never a problem. the o rings are original & am careful in making the various attachment connections. my question is what is the recommended "lube" to prevent tearing, etc to the rings...

It's a staple in every suburban household. large & small time farmers use w/impunity. some i know use the ingredient to rid lilly pads/cattails in their wetlands. Is it safe? or is this just one legal scam on a perfectly safe product?... come on, i know at least 90% of you use it...

noticed a slow leakage from a wheel motor on my zero turn (higher end hyd system). typically, when there is leakage under the motor itself, how involved is the seal replacement, & what are the causes for failure? it is slow but recently had to add a few cups to the reservoir. is this a...

getting garden plot ready. can wood ash & commercial fertilizer be broadcast together? have read not to broadcast lime w/ fertilizer as they inhibit benefits? not sure w/wood ash. otherwise will broadcast a month apart. thx in advance

Members: your thoughts, experience with this TSC 40 ton County Line log splitter. it will replace my TSC Huskee 35 ton splitter that i'll give to a good friend in need. any feedback appreciated before purchase, thx in advance CountyLine 4-Ton Log Splitter at Tractor Supply Co.

inquiring if any members have had this happen. on my M series, there is a large diameter torsion bar that connects one FELarm to the other. on occasion, the lever on one side of the attach becomes disconnected (brush handling, etc) in my case it happened without my knowledge. so in...

Looking @ a repair on a smaller 4wd power wheelbarrow about the size of a zero turn mower. need to replace broken ft. axle that will involve cutting/welding, fabrication. the engine is rear mount like a zero turn. so...what are the hazards of doing the above on gas powered equip w/fuel in...

putting up lattice under porch deck & will spray w/latex stain. understand that some thinning will be necessary for the spray pattern so talking to the paint specialist @ lowes, rather than using water as the thinner, they recommended their latex base thinner (water base). 1st i've heard...

am interested in hearing from forum members when they feel annual tractor insurance is no longer needed. currently have M8540 hd12 sp open station that i've insured w/KTAC for 10 yrs since purchased new. long since paid off. very pleased w/KTAC. never filed a claim. they rate the machine...

have a 9 hp Briggs Vanguard. forgot to open fuel shut off valve, & engine ran gas dry & of course stopped. when i opened the valve, i now have fuel leaking out of the housing. the carb mounting bolts are tight. could a float sticking open cause a carb to leak & over flow from the...

so i've got 30k/6 yr on the last coolant change on my honda prelude. temp protection checks out fine. do i need to look at another change soon? thx in advance it's just conventional prestone, not extended life....

greetings fellow forum members. i have a walk behind hyd mower that has a hydraulic issue. the forward motion in one wheel suddenly does not operate. it does tho in reverse. question: if the problem is either in the hydraulic pump or in the wheel motor on that side, generally is it more...

just a note to M series owners who might have hydraulic shuttle issues. might save you some frustration. over time, the shifter cable might need adjustment on the steering column due to stretch if there is clutch (wet) engagement problems in either direction. this is done via turnbuckle...

members: have only around 225 hrs on a commercial zero turn, runs great. recently have had 2 idler pulley bearings go out (drive & blade). pulleys are kind of pricey ($60) and i'm looking into getting just the bearings if they are a press fit, etc. any ideas why they should be going out so...

ZT operators: does anyone know of or have experience with an aftermarket ZT operator's suspension seat that is superior to the adj. spring loaded factory version? don't want to spend 10K on a ferris, etc, as my machine is heavy duty and runs perfectly. feral hogs are tearing up my rural...

have an M8540 w/550 hrs. have had to adj the hyd shuttle linkage recently. i realize cable tension changes over time & necessitates adjustment. but performance after adj. still concerns me...rather than go into details, has anyone with the Mxx40 series adjusted their hyd shuttle? maybe give...

my '08 M8540 operates flawlessly including the 4wd. recently, disengaging the 4wd is problematic in that the lever seems to hang up 3/4 downward toward the floorboard, and requires some coaxing to fully disengage.were it not for the 4wd dash light, i wouldn't have noticed... previously, it was...

As hay season progresses i see at least 1/2 of the round bale loads on the well traveled 2 lane state highway are being transported unsecured, the top tier merely resting on the bottom one. the transporter will no doubt say everything is safe & secure...i have yet to ask the HP here, but in...

forum members. this spring i'll be building a horse shoe pitching pit (actually 2 side by side) for the pleasure of my (friendly) redneck neighbors. i'm aware of regulations & dimensions & have a general design in mind, but am open to any ideas & suggestions you might have (including pics...

fellow members: have 2 Toyota manual gear transmission (older) vehicles that i have been using Mystic 75/90 syn blend gear oil in for many years w/no issues at all. not sure of ratio of syn to dino base on that (GL5)...this is what the dealer uses & i purchase from them & change...

as a result of an interesting recent thread, i won't be regularly starting & warming my tractor as it sits throughout the winter. only use it when i need it... however, want to keep the battery fully charged (do not have power to the storage area) & don't want to mess with a solar tender, etc...

have an existing favorable wetland site where wood duck & other species already nest & raise clutches. want to enhance the habitat by establishing a food plot along water's edge & an acre plot w/good cover. per recommendation of F&G, will seed w/ japanese millet. anyone have experience growing...

fellow members: just purchased new Hobart Stickmate 225AC/160DC welder for $497 (incl shipping) to my doorstep. this replaces my tried & true lincoln AC buzz box, time for an upgrade. specs on attached link. any feedback from ya? apparently, miller makes the same model but higher priced...

a friend of mine just purchased a Bush Bog 8' twin spindle, nice machine, every bit as heavy duty as my Rhino...the drive shaft is too long, so he's returning it to dealer, although i think he'll have to measure & cut...my question is how much allowance should he figure for the slip joint...

8540 6yrs, 450 hrs....no brake issues...looking @ manual scheduled maintenance they call for 1) clean master cyl filter 2 yrs 2) replace master cyl 2 yrs 3)replace equalizer kit 2 yrs 4)replace brake seal 2 yrs 5)bleed brake system as needed. never did any of this, would require a shop manual...

i've got lots of small engines, some regularly used, others such as my generator go long periods unused. I use Napa Gold oil filters just to keep it all simple. I notice they have a "platinum" version that they recommend to be used w/equipment when using synthetics & the change interval is...

have a small landscape business plus a rural farm so i run a lot of high dollar 2 & 4 stroke engines. use stabyl & ethanol treatment (this is not about what additive to use). have been told that premium gas in general will outlast regular in shelf life. if so, is this difference negligible...

M8540. 450 hrs, hyd oil/filter changed 2nd time @400hrs since new. over the past 10 hrs a squeaking noise has developed as i turn the wheels back & forth. stationery & motion. from ft. end. all ft end fittings greased regularly. udt & Kobota hyd filters installed. fluid level good, used...

i use rotella T6 in all of my 4 cyl vehicles (gas) ranging 15-20 years old, very pleased with it, no issues. oil consumption is minimal, engines in good shape, oil starts to turn dark around 2.5K. my question is frequency of engine oil change. currently do filter/oil change between 5-6K and...

been known for a lot of dumb things, yet another....fueled up my M8540 & brush hogged for an hr or so. when i returned, i saw that i had neglected to replace the fuel cap (laying close to the fuel inlet)....so w/all that dust, etc. an uncovered fuel tank !!!!! tank was around 3/4 full about...

Unusual Tick-Borne Virus Lurks In Missouri's Woods : Shots - Health News : NPR might check out for those of us in mid west out in field & woods. triple R, u there? MO is where it is.......

getting ready to service tractor including coolant change. there is a $4 gal price difference @ walmart in their "tech" label and prestone (both 50/50). have been told conflicting stories re: grade quality of antifreeze. is the $8 savings in purchasing 2 gal worth it or borderline for an...

looking to purchase an Encore belt driven 32" walk behind mower. seems to be HD built & been in the commercial field for a while. feedback? seems like Worldlawn (chinese) bought out the company. is encore US made or chinese? just thinking parts/service down the line. thanks bb

friend of mine has a garden tractor model L1501 (domestic L7175), needs new radiator, can't find any for less than $300. any after market ideas out there for that model? thanks! bb

do you change your coolant by hrs or by calendar intervals? is the simple freeze indication test an accurate way of measuring coolant overall condition, or just the temp it will "freeze"....do you look for buildup (clouding) signs then change, or go by maintenance intervals like your other...

friend of mine recently bought a garden tractor model Kubota 1501. that's all info i got. hydraulics went out (lifting). external spin on hydraulic filter changed by dealer, but had set for several (maybe more) yrs, dealer did not change hyd oil itself. is there a strainer that could be...

just purchased above self propelled mower for new business i'm starting. this is a heavy duty 21" walk behine well made machine w/KAWI 6HP. BUT IT'S WORTHLESS ON HILLS! why in their infinite engineering wisdom did they make the rear drive wheels so small? any obstruction or slope and they...

helping a friend buy a used zero turn mower. we are looking @ a 54" Everride Warrior w/27hp kohler. it is a very solid machine (have one myself bought new) this machine has 800 hrs w/newly rebuilt engine. no leaks on hydro system. has 16 cc hydro gear pumps, think parker wheel motors...

somewhere out there i have a lucky star...other night woke up @ 2:30 am, something wasn't right, weird smell. poked my head outside, yup, someone must be burning something. almost went back to bed, but did a house check....opened garage door, totally filled w/smoke. saw that a rag was...

am checking out this 34" zero turn mower as back up for tighter areas as a commercial mower....any personal feedback on this model (zmmkw34170)? construction seems heavy duty & w/kaw 17hp........ thx bb

have a friend looking to buy this model. price difference between 2 above models is 2K, yet i can't find any differences in specs. both have fully synch trannies w/hyd shuttle. thx in advance bb

anyone do the "recommended" service for hyd. brakes on these models yet? (ie purge lines, equalizer valve, m cyl kit, etc) guess it's shop manual info, but is recommended in owners manual....service is probably overkill (more than likely liability issues for them) but at some point worth...

members: this topic may be a dead horse already beat but.....will resume fairly large garden (1/4+ acre) and am looking @ equip options....already have large 85 hp tractor w/plow, disc, tiller, but need to decide on smaller equip to work it. looking @ BCS/ Grillo walk behind w/implements, or...

Some maintenance items in Kubota manuals are way overkill like replacing hoses, belts, power steering lines. The scheduled maintenance for the hyd brake system on the 8540 seems the same (probably for their liability).....but they recommend cleaning m cyl filter, repl. the kit, replacing...

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Members: 1st cut on a Rhino Turbo 96 (8') rotary mower. Weighing in at 2000 lbs, it's HD specs made it my top choice for the farm. Like the double wall deck, cross beam blade carriers, 17 K FPM blade tip speed, high cutting cap., and rugged construction. Also include the "other" Bush Hog &...

Members: A few pics of the 1st cut on a Rhino Turbo 96 (8') rotary mower. Weighing in @2000 lbs, it's HD specs made it my top choice for the farm. Believe it's a keeper! mowin' crazy bb

Members: purchased a high end Rhino 8' rotary mower. I was real uneasy about how the dealer transported it to my farm that involved rough dirt roads. the mower bed exceeded the truck bed's width, and the mower rested on both blade carriers & blades. it was then chained down & tensioned. it...

Members: Please clear up something for me in my infinite ignorance on lubricants. On a multi viscosity oil rating, say 5/40.....is the "true" viscosity of that oil 5, while the 40 refers to it's cushioning properties rather than actual viscosity rating? thanks bb

Your feedback on Bush Hog 8' Rotary Cutter model 3008....appreciate yur personal experience or knowledge of this model rather than generalized opinion of the manufacturer. Not interested in feedback on Woods or thread to go in that comparative direction. how does this model stand compared to...

looking to buy either 297 series Bush Hog or Woods Brush Bull extreme (bb840x) (both 7') rotary mower....both seem comparable on specs/weight.....Woods around $300 more. your preference & why on either? how does the quick change blade pin work on the Woods? thanks bb

http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fuel_additive_test.pdf thanks bb

Stu: thanks for the info on the hydraulic top link. Picked one up from my parts man, works smooth as silk. attached are images of the install, my rig, and my companion who oversees the QC on the jobs. bb

Have a 92 pu (toyota) that Ive been using a 10% ethanol gas mix at a station(citgo) for several years.....keep getting poor gas mileage and pinging till I changed to straight dino (shell) gas. is it true older vehicles like mine run better w/o the ehanol mix and that it can attack seals? or...

Members: I usually go w/Prestone green coolant. in Kubota M series tractor...Some recommend coolants that are specifically diesel rated. Your take? Is Prestone rated so? thanks bb

Just paid off M8540! images & description in K Owning & Operating, "General Lee's Liberation" hope yours will be soon too bb

The General's finally free from the banker's books and ready to take command of his rightful post. Buckle up......party time! Cases of beer and fuel conditioner gladly accepted. Why not raise a glass to the General's honor this Spring. Images of his 1st anniversary, staff(bb), wild hog...

any feedback on this zero turn mower built by ariens I think. looks heavy duty. thanks bb

the 7040 on up has a limited slip ft differential. some GL5 gear oils have LS additives in their stock, others not. There are also LS additives one can add to differentials. Should the lack of it be a concern in the differential? No where in the manual does it state it's need. maybe the rpm...

My M 8540 (Kubota) has a limited slip front end. My dealer sells an after market GL5 80/90 brand @ $65 for 5 gal. It states an application for limited slip differentials. Auto Zone has 5 gal of GL5 for around $50. Am I to assume that all current GL5's are okay for the limited slip, or do...

My son, Big Bubba (7040) slipped out last night, got into some growth hormone (trade in) and is now an 8540 Hydro Shuttle-12 sp.-Turbo Terror. He's now in full rut seeking attractive Lady Boda, preferable not of the baby B series, or Lawn care L series, or Grand (paw) L series, but Much...

Both the K salesman & the service dept cautioned me (from experience) that when transporting a tractor w/a turbo, be sure to plug the exhaust in transit. Apparently when moving (with engine obviously off) a vacuum is created in the exhaust pipe thereby spinning the turbo w/o lube. dusts the...

Members: am upgrading to an 8540 w/ a turbo. seem to recall discussions on engine oil type in regards to a turbo. also, any break in advice specific to a turbo you're run across? Just in regards to turbo, I'm well aware of general break in procedures. okay thanks in advance bb

Members: I seem to recall some discussion of tractor turbos and engine oil type? Or was it a fuel related precaution? Am upgrading from a Kubota M7040 to an 8540 w/a turbo. Broke in the 7040 w/ dyno (rotella 15/40) then @150 hrs switched to rotella syn 5/50. Plan to do the same on the new...

Am going on my 3rd change of ft axle/ diff. oil on Kubota (7040) have residual of 2 different brands of GL5. okay to mix those for change, or stick w/one name brand? thanks in advance bb

Members: am hauling creek rock (from pile) w/'FELs on 7040 4wd. being dense material, as I approach for the bucketfull (low 1st gear 4wd), the tractor comes to a stop and the front wheels spin a bit as I raise the FELS. I'll immediately depress the clutch, etc. and proceed. A K tech informed...

I've been using Castrol syn blend in my truck and daily driver (not tractor) with success for years. it's too hard to get now, and I'll be changing over to synthetic Mobil 1. my change intervals previously are a bit overkill at around 2500. what would be a slightly overkill change interval w/...

K specs show M6040 ft tire size (4wd) as 12.4x24. the stock fronts on my 7040 are 9.5x24. Can I switch to the 12.4x24 on fronts (AG) w/o damage to: 1) ft differential/ axle 2) 4wd 3) limited slip 4) warranty? will they fit on existing wheels? could use more traction w/fels & wet...

Just bought a higher end 0 turn mower. How do the hydraulics work on the steering? Is there a gear that drives the rear wheels forward/ reverse, or is there some kind of brake (lining) action? If it's brakes, won't they wear out eventually like other linings? thanks bb

just purchased a high end 0 turn mower. hyd call for 20/50 engine oil. would I be ahead w/synthetic, or just dyno oil. would synthetic extent the recommended 250 hr. oil/filter changes? oil heats up, but probably no more than engine oil btw would not use mower in the cold! thanks bb

just purchased a high end 0 turn mower. the hydraulics call for 20/50 engine oil w/250 hr change/filter intervals. am I ahead w/ a good synthetic, or will dyno do? would synthetic extend change intervals? apparently the oil heats up but probably no more than engine oil temp thanks bb

Members: Owners of the above M series, notably 7040, (glowplug: are you there?) please make the following engine check and get back to me. I don't see how in any way the check would put your engine at risk.....My engine now has 160 hrs, very careful break in (warm ups, minimal cold runs, no...

Members: Am considering a magnetic engine heater (tr. supply co) for those extreme cold days for tractor startup. It is advertised to operate at 300-400 degrees F If I apply it to the bottom of the oil sump pan, will there be an issue of oil breakdown if plugged in for a few hrs before...

Members: How many of you have successfully used this heater (tractor supply co.)? How does it work, where do you apply it on the engine? Does it heat the head or engine oil? If oil, will it break down the oil like the electric dipsticks? Please offer feedback for those days when the temp...

With the help of my dog, got rid of a rat under the tarp of my new 7040. (I always pop the hood when covering, rodents seem to avoid places reached by light) But this one was nesting under the frame by the fuel tank. Luckily, no major damage, but lots of potential. Will now try clear...

My 7040 is approaching 150 hrs at a year old. All fluid changes on schedule. The factory antifreeze is still in the engine, and the manual states changes every 2 yrs. As winter approaches, would it be wise to change the antifreeze (corrosion preventative, etc) or is this just throwing money...

Members: For 28 years I did okay w/ a Massey 35 and a single disc plow (well, sorta) Recently contracted 'Bocitus, an incurable form of Orange Malarial Fever (careful, the Net is no protection from the bug). So I picked up a M7040....will this puppy have the guts to pull a 2 bottom moldboard...

Members: Every morning I'm amazed at the ignorance of the person standing in front of the mirror, so here goes another......Am considering swithching to Rotella synthetic 5/40 from R 15/40 because of the flow char. in cold weather. But @ 90 degrees for 8 hrs in a hayfield, does the synthetic...

Seems to me 15/40 diesel grade engine oil is a bit sluggish at 25 degrees to keep engine protected? Or is a 10 min sufficient warm up on a tractor at that temp with that viscosity? Thanks! bb

Do refineries have as ummer/winter grade of off road diesel like they do for gasoline? I add my own (anti gel, lubricity, etc) but didn't know if I should consume my summer stock before the cold sets in. Probably another dumb question! bb

Members:Have close to 100 hrs on my new 7040 engine using straight 15/40 Rotella T. Your take on swithching over to R 5/40 synthetic in general, and is it too soon? Amazed at how these new tier II engines keep the oil clean. May just keep w/tried & true, but the syn may give better flow...

Members: Purchased a Woods tooth bar for the 72' bucket on my 7040. Looks as if I'll have a welder shorten the length to fit inside my bucket (not custom made as others) I was thinking of having a few washers placed between the bar mount and bucket so debris could be removed to prevent rust...

Members: Want to fabricate a simple brush guard on top of my bucket for moving limbs, etc. Can you send some example pics? Also, what would a good quality grapple hook go for? Realize I'd have to accomodate it in the guard design if I went with one, probably will hold off. Love the 7040...

As part of the regular service, I find myself blowing out the outer air filter (from inside to out) in dusty cond. Std. procedure. But pay attention when fastening the spring clips (3) when reinstalling the air filter housing....the 3rd clip is hidden and can feel fastened when it really...