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    Head bolt torque JD 855

    Does any one know what the proper torque for the head bolts are for this engine? It's a Yanmar 3TN75RJ. Rocker arm torque would be helpful too. :) Z
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    Posthole Digger  What's the secret to cleaning out a post hole?

    Is there a secret to cleaning out a post hole after you dig it? It seems like you have to dig about a foot deeper than you need the hole to be to allow for dirt to fall back into the hole. That is fine for shallower holes, but when you need to dig a 4 or 5 foot hole, maxing out the lenghth of...
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    stuck fuel filter on an 09 JD 4720

    I have an 09 4720 without the sight glass bowl on the bottom of the fuel filter. The manuel says to drain the filter then turn it a quaurter turn counter clockwise and pull down to release it. when I turn it(CCW) it only moves about 1/32 of a turn, not a full 1/4 turn. I have not drained it yet...
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    DK45 3pt. slow or no response after warmed up

    My 2010 DK45HST w/ 130 hrs on it has a problem with the 3pt. lift being very slow to rise after it is warmed up, aprox 30 minutes of working her, have to rev the engine up to get it to lift, and even then it is slow to respond or to lift. The speed of descent is OK. All other hydraulic functions...
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    4720 front knuckle seal procedure?

    Does anyone know the proper procedure to replace the knuckle seal on an 09 JD4720? I'm assuming that's what it is called, it is the pivot point where the front wheel turns, not the very outer wheel seal. This seal is about 4" in diameter. Just don't want to take anything apart that I don't have...
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    Horsepower rating on a 4720?

    Can anyone confirm what the engine horsepower is on a 4720? There seems to be some confusion if it is a 58 or 66 HP engine :confused2: My owners manuel says it's a 58 HP, the John Deere web site says it's a 66 HP, Tractor Data.com says starting in 2009, the 4720 went from 58 HP to 66 HP at...
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    4720 info please

    Just bought me an 09 4720 tractor. What a bad ***** machine:). Can ya'll tell me on the 3rd scv (or rear remote) there is a detented position on the forward position on the lever. It does not just hold the valve open like you might expect it to. The manuel says it is a float position and "it...
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    National Farm & Machinery show

    Anyone making plans to attend the National Farm & Machinery show at the Kentucky Expo center in Louisville Kentucky? It runs Feb. 15th thru the 18th. I will be going there and if any of ya'll will be there it would be nice to meet and say hello to fellow TBNers.:D
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    Twin hydro pedals?

    Can anyone tell me if Kubota makes or has made any hydrostat trans models with twin pedals vs a treadle pedal?:confused:
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    8454 Cub Cadet brake lever seal leak

    Does anyone know what is involved to replace the o-ring seals for the brake actuator lever at the rear differential? Do you just have to pull the lever off and there they are? Or is it more difficult and perhaps have to remove the housing on the differential and access them from the inside? Any...
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    CT440 creeps backwards

    My 09 CT440 creeps backwards when in gear without the reverse pedal being applied. Anyone know if this is a simple adjustment or something more serious:confused:
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    tractor blue book?

    Does anyone know of a good and reliable tractor value guide? I found "the official tractor blue book" online, but want feedback from anyone that has used it. I also found Iron Solutions Inc. but they only do large ag tractors. I'm looking for something to appraise late model CUTS in particular...
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    DK90 oil consumption

    I was contemplating buying a 2010 DK90 (Perkins engine) from a dealer with 190 hrs on it. One problem however, he states that it smokes on start up and also when under heavy load. Concerened about this because it is his own personal tractor, he contacted a Kioti rep about this condition. The rep...
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    CT450 vs. DK50SE

    I've been eyeballin' 50 hp cab tractors lately and noticed a large difference in the 3 pt. lift capacity 'tween the Bobcat CT450 and the Kioti DK50SE. The Bobcat specs out at 1870 lbs 2' rear of pins and the Kioti specs out at 2493 lbs 2' rear of pins. These tractors are suposed to be "twins"...
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    Stripped lug nuts

    I pulled off my front wheels on my CT335 to drain out the front axle fluid for it's scheduled service, and lo and behold, all 12 lugs (6 per wheel) came off super hard as if the threads were stripped or stretched!:mad: Upon further examination it appears that the shoulder of the lug stud...
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    welded gooseneck plate

    What advice do ya'll have about a welded gooseneck cross-member plate? :confused:I bought my truck(06 2500 silverado 6.5' bed) with a welded GN plate already on it. My concern is how to spot a good solid weld; not being a welder myself. Also what about too much frame ridgitity side to side due...
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    Rear diff lock ?

    On a CT335 (or any or most tractors for that matter) does the rear diff stay locked only when the pedal is engaged, or does it stay locked until you back up, or what:confused::o
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    Holiday Buckets

    At it again. Could'nt resist playing with my toy. Decked it out and entered it in a local christmas parade (Fairview TX). Here are some pics of it.
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    axle housing TX1510F

    Does anyone know where a fella could get a left front axle housing for a TX1510F Iseki tractor? Thanx.
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    Anyone heard of tytan tractors

    Just getting my fix of tractor surfing, I came across Tytan tractors and implements. There site is kinda vague about their products. Just wondering if anyone has heard of them, dealt with them, or knows anything about their quality, pricing, or reputation.
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    Turn signal question

    I have a CT335 & when I put on the left blinker, it blinks as it should, but at the same time, the right one lights up solid; and visa-versa. Is this normal?:confused:
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    Fall festival time

    It's that time of year for fall festivals. Next week Sunday at church we have our annual "Old Fashion Day". Of course I volunteered my services to pull a hay wagon ride with my festive decked out tractor. Hope to have pics of the festival itself next week:)
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    Oil & Fuel  Fuel tank leak on a CT335

    Has anyone had a problem with a fuel tank leak on their Bobcat CUT, namely a CT335?:( Does anyone know what the proper oil filter number is for a CT335. Went to do my 50 hour service and found out my dealer sold me the wrong filter. If there is an aftermarket filter available such as Wix or Fram...
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    World's 1st Telescoping Canopy?

    Hello again fellow tractor buffs. Been busy at work, but finally got back around to working on the tractor canopy. Had to make some money to support my tractor habit. Anyhow, here are some more pics of the canopy in progress. Pics are of the radiant heat barrier insulation, marine grade vinyl...
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    What's a 1941 John Deere LA worth?

    A friend of mine has a 1941 John deere LA tractor in pretty decent condition that he is wanting to sell and we are wondering if there are any antique John Deere experts out there who would know what it's worth.
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    World's 1st Telescoping Canopy?

    Just built a telescopic canopy for my CT335 to still allow use of rollbar and to be able to squeeze in my7 foot tall garage. Just wondering if I'm alone...Pics soon to follow. :D
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