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My tractor has stopped starting unless I'm sitting in the seat. After some debugging I've determined the start circuit diode is bad (confirmed with multi-meter). It looks like it's NH part number 86512707. Has anyone found a substitute besides the NH part which costs $92 (for what appears to...

My fuel gauge says that my tank is always mostly empty (even when completely full). I ran the ohm checks on the gauge and it checks out fine. I also ran the ohm test on the fuel sender and even when very full (like you can't get another drop in) it reads greater than 160ohms (and it should be...

I've had my Class III Boomer (TC35D) for about 13 years now; I'm just shy of 1,500 hrs. Mostly I do mowing with a rear discharge mover but I also move heavy wood pallets with my loader, plow snow, grade our road, drag the fields, etc (the 16LA is a BEAST). Anyway, little things here and there...

I'm wiring my barn for 100amp service. The main service panel that I installed (GE 100 amp) says that the input wire (from the meter) should be 4/0. Before I noticed that (on the panel) I bought 2/0 SEC wire. This wire seems huge. I've twisted the neutral wires together tightly but I can't...

Well I just bought four of these and am thinking of trying to install them (~$3 each). Here is what they look like. Note the "cut" in the bearing. You can slip a thick piece of paper through the cut. Measuring them I get an OD = 1.420" an ID = 1.263" and a width = 1.010" Last I measured...

Has anyone seen the 16-17LA parts diagram? Part #21 is labeled as a "spacer". Is that a replaceable bushing? Has anyone tried this part? Thanks, Peter

Well this just hasn't been my week. Some of you might have seen my B plate problem. That's all fixed now. Today as I'm plowing snow a new problem has cropped up. I have a TC35D with the 16LA loader. Here are the symptoms I have observed. 1. The joystick has little or no resistance pushing...

Hi everyone, been a long time. I have a 2000 TC35D. As some have mentioned in the past (Jinman?) welds sometimes do go bad on the HST B plate. It looks like mine broke today. For those who have made this repair did you have to remove the operator platform? It looks like the bolts that...

Does anyone have a Tel-Trax or Firebird canopy? Do you like it? My local NH dealer carries both and I'm trying to decide which one to get. With that said the firebird looks better but is also more expensive. Signed - Tired of baking in the sun. Peter

Has anyone tried to replace their loader quick couplers on a class III boomer? One of mine is going bad (leaks all the time when connected to the loader). It does not look real easy to get a wrench on them to get them off. I would consider removing the loader mount on the tractor but at least...

Can anybody recommend a good pressure washer either gas or electric? I bought a CH electric model but in 2 years of light use it is dead. Has anybody had a pressure washer for 3 years that they are happy with? I've tried doing research on Amazon and other sites to get opinions but most of...

Are loader pins designed to wear out faster than the loader boom metal? Here's what I'm thinking. You use your loader a lot and even with good greasing the loader seems to loosen up some. Since loader pins are relatively small and easy to replace it would make sense if they handled more of...

Sometimes when working outside it is easy to get a little carried away when clearing snow. For example, this weekend I suggested to my son, "Hey you want to play some hockey on the pond?" So we get back there and there is 6"+ of snow on the pond. What the heck I figured, I'll just drive out a...

Has anyone noticed a small (very small in my case - couple drops per week) hydro fluid leak from between the rear diff housing and the 2 range gearbox on a class III HST Boomer? Basically look at the flange where gearbox/HST is bolted to the rear diff (look at the back part of the driveshaft...

I'm curious how the members of the group refill their hydraulic oil. My TC35D takes 5+ gallons! As I bought a 5 gallon bucket, I'm not about to hold it up to pour into a funnel. I bought a manual pump at TSC but that is still very messy (I fill a plastic tube but without a valve at the...

I think my lawn and pasture could benefit from a core aerator (to make the grass grow better). The ground seems very hard. Unfortunately core aerators seem very expensive $1,800 for a 6' Bush Hog model. While I haven't tried everyplace, I haven't yet found a place that rents 3pt mounted core...

After about 2 years in the saddle I thought I'd share some thoughts on improvements to the Class III Boomers (TC35/40/45). All comments relate to the "D" models. 1. If possible lower the ROPS height. The spec says the ROPS is 95". An 8' garage door is 96". I'd like to see a little more...

I think you can guess who won. Peter

I've been digging out my pond lately and thought I'd share some of what I've learned. 1. Wet clay (and wet mud) is generally VERY heavy. Be careful and keep the bucket as low as possible. 2. Loader breakout is particularly challenging when the bucket is partially submerged (as you have to...

My neighbor wants me to re-grade his driveway. I've yet to look real closely at it but I expect to find: 1. not much gravel but many potholes 2. a high crown 3. relatively hard packed dirt The driveway is approximately 700'. I have a good rear blade and teeth for the loader. My neighbor...

Last week I decided to perform my 250hr service. I first drove the machine to warm up the oil (so that it would drain better). I carefully drained and replaced the oil and filter. I drained and replaced the coolant. I fixed (hopefully) the leaky coolant plug with teflon tape. And lastly...

I want to clean up some of the mud in my pond and generally dig it deeper. Pond is approximately 100' by 60'. What I can't decide is a good time of year to do this. We live in Northern VA. As usual we have turtles and frogs in the pond. My wife is concerned that if I did up the bottom now...

I installed some lights on my ROPS but my cheap-o switches couldn't handle the weather. In desperation I checked the factory light switches on my NH to see the manufacturer name. I figured I might as well put in switches that could plug directly into the instrument panel. Well here is there...

I recently had two rear remotes installed on my TC35D. I also had a tilt cylinder installed on the 3 pt. I find that over time (1/2 hour) a raised implement slowly extends the tilt cylinder about 1 inch (even when the engine is off and the tractor not moving). By disconnecting the quick...

Well, up until recently I was between houses so I couldn't connect to the internet. Now I'm back as a full participant of TBN! So much to write about. Had my TC35 fixed for the HST recall (might pop out of range gear). Had the the dealership install factory top and tilt valves, though I...

I have a Woods XT172 (72") light duty rotary cutter. So far I have been pretty happy with it. It is rugged and has even helped break up some rocks! Now here is the question. I've noticed that some heavier duty rotary cutters have chains in the back. My XT (and many other rotary cutters that...

All you top and tilt owners, I'm curious, how do you know when your implement is level (not tilted side to side)? It's probably not a big deal but when rotary cutting I like the cutter to be level with the rear wheels. Since with hydraulic tilt it is so easy to tilt the three point (or...

I'm not sure why but netscape seems to have nearly infinite page load times whereas IE is ok. Unfortunately I hate IE. Anyone else experiencing this? Peter

The past two weekends my wife and I have been augering post holes. We are completely fencing in the yard. My best guess right now is 370 post holes. My problem? There is a serious degradation in performance of my auger from the first hole to the last (29 holes so far). The auger just...

Yesterday I was grabbing some extra dirt to build up one of the berms on my pond. In the process I have to cross a drainage ditch to get to the pile of dirt. Well as you can imagine, no trouble on the way in, but with 1000lb of dirt in the bucket a whole new adventure getting out! Other than...

It takes more than cold rain and the threat of a major snowstorm to keep me out of the tractor seat. All the construction traffic has really torn up the gravel road into our community. In particular the tire tracks are deeply sunk in moist areas of the road. Well despite the cold rain (and...

Warming up TC\'s in Winter Someone on jplan compact tractor board stated that TC's get too cool because of the coolent drainage hose that allows fluid to bypass the... thermostat I guess. He suggested a valve in the coolent drainage hose. Look for a message from Todd Pierce under "Operating...

Chainsaws and tractors.. what could be more fun? Peter

Here is the before of my big weekend project. Peter

Finally I got this roll of film developed! Here are my new lights. First the unassembled package. Note the tiltmeter in the center (all part of the xmas upgrades). The two lights on the upper right are Hella Blue Ions. They might be great lights but they are worthless for tractors (they...

The other day I was playing around with a large tree on the ground. It was about 11" in diameter near the base. Lacking bucket teeth it was very hard to pick up but I did manage it a couple of times. So here is my question. I've read that people have "sprung" (bent) their loader by lifting...

I've been having problems with my tilt steering. It does not stay locked in position. Looking at it this past weekend (had the covers off to install additional light switches) all I see is a cylinder behind the steering column (toward the operator). The black lever that the operator moves to...

Like any good tractor lover, I've been pouring over my service manual of late . In particular I've been reading about the Boomer HST. What a fascinating piece of engineering. Whoever developed the original HST concept did not lack imagination! In every sense of the word, an HST is an CVT...

Well, had my first flat tire this week. What a pain... I'm storing my tractor in my neighbor's barn (no electric in there). The front left tire was flat with no obvious damage. The biggest problem was getting the bead seated sufficiently to hold air as the tire was pumped up. Believe it or...

Ok, I've lost it! I feel the need for the ultimate tractor! I want productivity on a whole new level. I figure that I can dig out my pond (and create a new one) in just one pass. Those old dead trees that need to get knocked down? Not a problem. I'll take care of them while I'm working on...

Well for those who wanted to see the proud owner (and father). Here I am. Peter

I just posted a picture of my tractor in the photo forum. Peter

I hope this image is not too big. That's my 4 year old son on the cutter (machine is off of course). This was taken in late July on my first full day with the machine. Peter

I just finished my 50 hr service recently. I see that some owners of other brands mention cleaning out metal shavings from screens. I didn't see any mention of screens in my 50 hr service... did I miss something? Peter

I started the 50hr service on my TC35D today. I thought I'd pass along a couple of comments. 1. Engine oil and filter. Be careful when removing the engine oil drain plugs. It is very hard to see (and it might remain attached to the oil pan) but there are little metal/rubber washers on the...

I suppose I should post this to the agricultural section but I felt like showing my affiliation. In my never ending desire to ask the most obscure tractor questions here goes. I have two books on old tractors. Many of these tractors in these books have a belt drive pully for driving...

Ok, the curiosity is killing me. Why is my tractor designed with the top of the front tires further out than the bottom of the tires? Kind of like toe-in but, instead of pointing forward, pointing straight down. I've seen this on Kubota's too. Why, why??? Peter

Ok, tractor is fueled and ready to go. You have a loader and probably other implements. What is the most fun thing to do on the tractor (not involving the wife) . I've done enough rotary cutting. It's ok but not huge fun. I like using the loader personally. I love setting it on float and...

I mean this as a humorous post so here goes. + HST is easy to drive very productive - HST is easy to drive very productive in wife's hands + Diesels are very fuel efficient - Refuelling my tractor involves holding a 5 gallon can 5' in the air + FEL is an incredibly useful piece of equipment -...

As I was driving my tractor around recently I started hearing a weird sound. I'll freely admit I'm not an expert on tractor sounds. In fact it took me a while to get used to the hydro "moans" and other sounds. This sound is very different. It is clearly a mechanical sound (my best guess...

I'm wondering if I should put synthetic engine oil in my TC35D for it's 50 hr service. The reason I ask is that my Subaru seemed to have trouble breaking in when I started with syn oil right from the start. Basically it consumed (never did see smoke or drops on the floor) about 1 qt of oil...

Ok, here is the situation. I have a small pond (100' by 60' by 1' deep max). The pond is really choked with weeds and could use some digging out. My overall goal is to have the pond 1' deep all around. Ignoring the issue of traction for the moment, would the tractor be harmed if fresh water...

Well I've taken the plunge. TC 35D with loader will show up Friday afternoon. Got a 6' Woods rotary cutter and a Befco auger driller with 9" bit. Dealer insisted that methanol filled tires and wheel weights (2 per side, forgot lbs) in rear are necessary for loader. Given all I've read about...

Well I think that I am finally ready. Just closed on my 10 acres in Northern VA today. When I first discussed this land purchase with a friend his first comment was, "Nothing in Home Depot will mow this for you." He's right and now I find myself ready to buy a major tractor. It started so...

Hello Everyone. New member to the board. Been a reader for some time. I've test driven a L3010 HST. Really liked the machine. Felt very solid. I have 10 acres on which to use the tractor. Lots of mowing (5+ acres) bush hog the rest. Some light landscaping too. Hmm, maybe I'll even try...