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Looking to get a ZTR, many people (friends and landscapers) tout Toro. A friend of mine has a residential unit with MyRide and loves it. I'm looking at a 4000 HDX with MyRide. This is overkill for my needs, but I don't mind spending extra money on equipment that will last. Most reviews are...

Update- Local repair shop was able to fix it. $47.10 Thanks for the advice!! Cheers!

Yep- the guy at the repair shop said he's not sure if it can be repaired due one of the punctures being located near the plastic end. Should know in a few days. Saw a guy on YT fix one with epoxy, I'd rather not do that.

Went out to plow the bit of snow we got this morning. After about 20 minutes of plowing, I hit a bump and heard a brief scraping sound from under the hood. Soon after, I smelled glycol. There is a slow leak from the rad. It looks like the mice stored a bunch of hickory nuts around the radiator...

I noticed the one of the grease fittings on the u-joint for my RCK60-24b mower is missing the nipple piece that the grease gun attaches to. Is this a metric fitting? Thanks!

I'm looking for a narrow bucket for a Woods BH65. BXPANDED has a trencher bucket Narrow Trencher Bucket, but it doesn't fit the Woods. Does anyone know if someone makes something like this for the Woods BH65? Thanks!

I was hoping to be able to keep the MMM attached if I needed to install the backhoe (Woods BH65) for a small job. One problem I'm having is the deck can not lift to the height required to insert the holdup pin. The left side of the deck is fine, but the right side interferes with the bottom of...

I'm looking for a backhoe for my B2400. I received a quote a few years ago for a Woods BH70X. I see that Woods no longer make the BH70X, but they still have a BH80X. Looking at the PTO HP requirement, the BH70X was within the range, but the BH80X requires 2 more HP than the B2400 has. I see some...

my b2400 battery light came on yesterday and I also noticed a faint burning rubber smell. Took the alternator off and tried turning it by hand. It would turn in one direction easier than in the other. Put it back and started it up. Alternator spin for about a minute then seized. Looking online...

One of the 3 return lines to the plastic fuel tank on my B2400 is leaking. The barbed bulkhead fitting (not sure if that's the right term) cracked, alomst flush with the outside of the tank. I tried to remove the fitting, but I'm uncertain whether it is molded into the tank. One thought I had...

While mowing yesterday, I noticed my B2400 running warmer than normal, about 7/8 of full scale. Normally, it doesn't go past 1/2, maybe 5/8 when over 90. It was fairly warm and I knew the rad and screen probably needed cleaning, so I decided to finish mowing. When almost complete, I noticed a...

I'm getting ready to renovate the Master Bath. Currently, there is a one-piece fiberglass insert for the shower. I'll be building a half wall and installing a frameless door/wall for the new shower enclosure. The glass installer suggested I use a Tile-Redi pan. I looked online at a few...

Anyone have experience with these units? My current salt-based system is around 30+ years old and I thinking of replacing it. It sure would be "easier" (ha) not have to buy and lug the salt around. Water Softener Alternative | Easy Water Systems

As part of my planning for a ~30x40 garage, I'm toying with the ideas of adding room for an indoor wood gasification boiler to heat the house, garage, DHW, and the pool. I spend a lot of time at hearth.com researching, but thought this site would have a few members that have these units as well...

Hoping for the the best but preparing for the worst. Our 10 year old Yellow Lab became extremely lethargic last night. She was fine in the morning, but I really had to coax her to get her to go outside. After doing her business, she walked about 10 yards, sat down for a minute, then laid down...

This is a bit of a public service announcement. I know ignorance is no excuse, but I recently learned that Pennsylvania requires annual inspection of all trailer with a GWR of 3000# or more. I was notified of this by a polite State Trooper near Harrisburg in writing and he only charged my the...

(Not the usual rotary alignment question.) I noticed the cut on my mother's G1700HX was somewhat uneven. Looking at the blades, the center blade is about 3/8" higher than the left, and about 1/4" higher than the right. Everything looks mounted properly- no washers between the spindle and...

I recently acquired a Partner cutoff saw which didn't run, but the price was right. The previous owner thought it needed a new cylinder. Upon further review, I found the casting where the magneto mounts to be broke off/ I am assuming I need to replace the entire cast part, but was wondering if...

I just acquired a used Partner 750 concrete saw from a buddy in the landscaping business. He said it needs a new cylinder assembly (due to some additive in the NJ gas). I've searched online and have not found any kits for this model. Anyone know if this model is too new for these kits to be out...

My B2400 has a problem with either the starter itself or the solenoid. It takes several turns of the key to get it to crank. All the interlocks are working properly, battery is new, connections tight, etc. Apparently, this is a common issue with this model, and I'm wondering if anyone knows an...

While riding around on my tractor, and looking at my pool which will soon be closed, I'm thinking about getting a solid safety cover. I've inquired at a couple of pool stores, and they seem to agree that "Loop-Loc" (the one with the elephant as their ad) is the best. My pool in in-ground, 18'...

I'm think about replacing the standard indcandescent lighting on my trailer with LEDs. Has anyone out there tried this? It looks a bit pricey, it sounds like the added reliability would be worth it. Thanks.

Looking at a T1700X with about 550 hrs. in perfect condition, well maintained by the dealer. I have searched but can't find much info on these units. The seller wants $1800 and says the dealer will sell it for a couple hundred over that. Thanks for any info.

I noticed this nifty gadget being advertised recently. It sounds pretty interesting and I was wondering if anyone out there knows anything about it. Slingbox Since I travel fairly often, it would be nice to tune into my local stations. Thanks!

I am about to paint my living room. The house is about 45 years old and has plaster walls. The room had wallpaper on it when we moved in eight years ago. We removed the wallpaper and painted. After a couple of years, we noticed the original primer (what we painted over) had started to peel in a...

I saw a blurb about this tape from Duluth Trading Co. It sounds like some interesting stuff. Has anyone out there tried this? X-treme Tape

I'm debating what to use in my new truck. My old truck has the drop-in plastic liner (Duraliner). I'm comparing the spray on type (Line-X) with the standard plastic drop-in. I liked my drop in, other than things sliding around. Some times sliding is good, sometimes it's not. A friend of mine has...

I'd like to abandon-in-place the Vinyl Asbestos Tile in my basement. There are areas where the adhesive has failed and the tile is gone. There are also areas where the tiles have curled up somewhat in the corners, but cannot be removed. I'm thinking of putting floor leveler down an inch or so...

I'm looking at getting a split-boom system primarily for use as a hedge-trimmer but I want the versatility of other attachments if the need arises. I'm happy with my Echo string trimmers and blowers, I'm also happy with my Stihl saws (not going to start THAT thread up again ). So, I have the...

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Having almost complete enclosing our porch, I'd like to add a small flat panel TV out there. I'm planning on mounting it at the top of the wall. I've done some looking and it looks like a 15-17 inch unit will fit there nicely. I'm thinking I should spend the extra money for an HD-ready unit. The...

I have an inground plaster pool that is starting to show it's age (18 yrs.) The plaster has delaminated in a few areas on the bottom, and every winter, I lose a few more tiles. I've patched the bottom with the white cement/marble dust that the manufacturer (Sylvan) of the pool said they used...

We received an interesting letter and form from the USPS. They want us to provide two forms of ID (one with a photo) for every person 18 or over that receives mail delivered to our PO Box. There was no explanation as to why this is necessary, but I'm assuming it's Homeland Security related...

I'll be getting a new truck soon and was wondering how well the bed extenders I see available work. Initially, I was determined to get an 8' bed, but it seems that the majority of trucks with extended cabs come with the shortened bed. Since I'm leaning toward a new F-150, I've already given up...

I'm in the market for a new truck. I am self-employed (S-Corp) working at a large pharmaceutical company in Hopewell, NJ. There are many other self-employed contractors here as well. During a meeting yesterday, I was speaking with someone that had just purchased a new truck. He told me there is...

I'm going to replacing my 88 F150 soon. I've been waiting to see the 04 F150, and from the pictures I've seen, it looks much more appealing to me than the 03. Initially, I had dismissed the F150 and was seriously considering the SuperDuty since you could not get a manual trans in the 1/2 ton...

I'm about to pour a small (9x12) concrete slab. I'm debating whether to have it delivered and use my FEL to shuttle the concrete from the truck to the pad's location (about 75'), or rent a mixer in addition to a friend's mixer. I only need about one and a third yards, so I figure it would take...

I'm looking for a trailer to haul my B2400 around. Basically what I'm looking for is an 16 or 18 foot tandem axle utility trailer. I stopped at local farm store the other day that has some trailers parked in front for sale. One piqued my interest in that it is a tilt-bed. It's about a year old...

Watching the CNN feed. Does not look good.

I noticed these nifty gadgets a while ago. <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.buy.com/retail/clearance/dotd.asp?loc=114&sku=70008991> powerline networking </A> Does anyone have experience with these?

Is it just me? I click on "Search", and the "Terms of Service" screen appears.

I was just visiting the woods website and saw they have a new model, the 1008. I've been looking at the LA352 and the 1006 for my B2400. Anyone know anything about this new unit? <A target="_blank"...

Is it my system, or is something weird going on with this site? I get a bunch of rectangles interweaved with the regular text. It seems intermittent, one page messed up, next page OK.

Now that I'm forming my own business, I need to get my own laptop. There are a few features I'm looking for that would make things simpler. First is a serial port. You know, the good ol' 9 pin male D connector type. My last 3 laptops had them. I need this port because it is commonly used to...

Just wondering what the going price for a shop (B2400) manual is? I'm assuming the B1700/2100/2400 are all under the same manual. Thanks

So it looks like I'm going to go ahead and incorporate. Has anyone out there used one of the online incorporating services? The lawyer I spoke with said he could do it, but didn't see anything wrong with using one of the online systems.

A good friend of mine has been after me for a few years to come and work with him at a large pharmaceutical company. The major drawback was that it would have involved a fair amount of travelling, so I was never really intereseted. He recently approached me again with a very tempting offer...

I'm in the process of repainting my house. I've been scraping the old, cracked paint off the wood surfaces. The house has dentil molding along the front. The molding looks like it should be scraped as well. Scraping this stuff is quite tedious. I already have spent the past two weekends and...

\"Pre-Drill\"? Something to think about on a Friday. Watch any home improvement show and sooner or later you will hear the term "pre-drill". Ever since I've heard this term, it made me wonder, how do you "pre-drill" a hole? What the user of this term usually means is to drill a pilot hole to...

I stopped by a dealer the other day and wanted to see what he had to say about Kubota LA352 vs. Woods loaders. Basically, he didn't think there was much difference between the two, other than cost. He did state that he mostly puts Kubota loaders on B2400s. Both are compatible with a MMM and both...

I think the contacts on the starter solenoid of my B2400 need cleaning. Quite often, I need to turn the key several (3-5) times before the starter will pull in. I noticed there are two Phillips head screws on the solenoid. Before I start tearing the solenoid apart, I figured I'd throw this out...

Looking a the specs on these two loaders, they are similar, except for the weight. The 1009 weighs 1470 lbs. while the 1012 weighs 830 lbs. Does anyone know why there is such a big difference in weight? I sent an email to Woods but have not received any reply. I'm going to the dealer soon and...

In doing a quick comparison of Woods and Kubota FELs for my B2400, I noticed there are a few specs that are markedly different between the two. I've read that Kubota is very conservative about their ratings, so I'm not too concerned about the lift capacity, but the dimesional specs are what I'm...

Goin\' Loader Shopping So, after a couple of years of waiting, I'm ready to get a FEL for my B2400. Before I go talking to dealers, I have a few questions. Is this something the dealer should install, or is it a bolt on? The loader for the B2400 is the LA351, which I don't think they make...

After spending the past week raking up and running Shagbark Hickory husk/nuts though a shredder, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to put this in flower beds. Or, is there a better use for this stuff.

I'd like to improve my front lawn. There are some thin spots and it just doesn't look as healthy as it should. I'm think of renting an aerator, putting down "Turf Buider" and putting down new seed in the thin spots. Or would it be better to use an overseeder? Thanks.

Our washing machine is ready to be replaced. I'm doing some research before we need to replace it at the last minute. I've heard the new Neptune has some problems. At over $1000, is it worth it? Or is this similar to buying a compact diesel for the price of three MTD's? Thanks for any feedback.

Anyone else get nailed by this nasty virus? Out of 12 computers on our network, 5 have it, so far.

It struck me that we should have a thread for these.

Is there a proper time of year to prune trees? I thought fruit trees should be pruned in the spring, and other trees didn't matter as much.

Looking for opinions on the best driveway sealing method. Is the gel stuff at HD worth the extra $$? My father has been letting a guy come around and apply a latex spray on his driveway. This stuff seems superior to the coal tar stuff in the 5 gal buckets, but is quite pricey. I think had paid...

I have a Troy-Bilt chipper/8HP B&S. There is a small leak in the seam of the metal gas tank. What's the best way to fix it? Thanks.

Has anyone else noticed a drop in Canadian goose population? I have a small (40x100') pond that a few geese would spend a good amount of time in, year round. Across the road is a larger (1 acre) pond that many more geese would be. It seems after the young got a couple months old, all the geese...

I see we have a troll, first one I've seen here.

Does anyone know the part number for the 55W light bulb to replace the wimpy 12W on the B2400? I did a search, but can't find the number.

I give up, so now I'm asking for directions. How do I change the default discussion group?

I'm preparing to refinish our hardwood (white oak) floors. I refinished one room last year using chemical stripper and light sanding by hand. The floor was in pretty good condidtion so I didn't want to take off any more material than I had to. I (and more importantly my wife) are very happy with...

There's an ad on Ebay for a Toyota Corolla starter and the seller says it also fits some Kubota models. Could this be true?

Hydro \"Static\" ? Here's a question that's always been in the back of my mind. If the fluid in a HST is moving, why isn't it a Hydro Dynamic Transmission?

Someone is selling a GCK 54-24B grass catcher over on Ebay. The picture shows it on a B7300. Will this unit fit other Kubotas? Also, it shows a left side discharge but I think the photo is reversed. Does anyone have experience with these units? What are their limitations. Specifically, can it...

My B2400 light switch need to be replaced. I took it apart and it appears the PC board that the contacts ride on is warped. My questions is- can I just get the board, or do I need to get a whole switch assembly?

After a couple of years of borrowing a gas powered trimmer (weedeater brand) I'd like to get one for myself. I noticed Stihl makes an hedge attachment for an 026 saw. This sounds to me like it would be too heavy to use for more than about two minutes. Also, the long reach units look interesting...

I'm looking for a small snowblower for my mother. Any recommendations? Not too thrilled with the MTD I saw. BTW- what's the difference between a snowblower and a snowthrower?

The fireplace insert I ordered a month ago is waiting at the warehouse for me to pick up today. So I will be installing it this weekend. I'm getting a full liner as well. Basically, I'm looking for some pointers about what to look out for during the installation. Thanks

I saw on another site mention that Kubota is dropping the G-series and coming out with a ZTR. Does anyone have any info about this?

I've noticed several Kubotas for sale on Ebay. Usually the reserve is not met when the auction ends. Has anyone here bought their Kubota on Ebay?

Was just looking around on the other tractor board and wanted to reply to a post. I had registered about a month ago and I thought all I needed was the code number I was sent to post. When I went to reply, it had a "requiured field" asking for my email address. Why do they need this? I already...

I noticed a small (about 1/2"), hairline crack on my mower deck by the exit chute. It is toward the rear part of the deck, just in front and slightly above the right anti-scalp roller mount, inside the curve in the metal. I've been watching the crack for signs of it getting bigger for about...

I want to get a fireplace insert to help curtail heating costs. I've heard Vermont Castings is good. My sister has a Lopi she is happy with. Any other brands I should look at? Also, is a Catalytic Converter worth it? Thanks

It's getting to that time of year when my thoughts turn to how I'm going to pick up all these hickory nut shells. I've often thought about getting a bagger attachment for my B2400 but it is a little on the expensive side, and I heard that things such as hickory shell and Sweet Gum tree "fruit"...

One of these days, I'd like to get a loader for my B2400. I know Kubota calls for the LA351 but I was wondering if an LA352 loader fit on a B2400? Is there any advantage of one over the other? Thanks

Here's a question that I've been wondering about for some time. The guy I bought my B2400 off of went over everything with me before I took it away. When he demonstrated engaging the PTO for the MM mower, he let the clutch pedal out very, very, very slowly. Probably about 8-10 seconds from the...

I'm looking to improve the lighting on my B2400. I rememeber someone saying they replaced the bulb with a 55 watt halogen and they weren't sure how the lens was going to hold up. Any thoughts? Thanks.

What this \"Overseeder\" thing anyhow? I've saw references to Overseeders. Besides what the name implies, what's the theory behind these items?

What makes the diesel engine's telltale "knock" sound?

I just changed the oil and filter in my B2400 over the weekend. The oil seems to get black very fast. I put about an hour on the unit since I changed the oil, and now the oil is about as dark as the old oil was. Is this the way it is with diesels?

I saw a Kubota push mower over on ebay. Is this a renameplated item or what? I bid on it when it first was on but now it's over $200. Thought it would be a nice companion for my wife to do the trimming while I'm driving around the B2400. (Did I say that?)