My NX6010

comancheflight · Nov 28, 2015

Since this thread has been idle way to long I thought I would ask a question. On the NX top, to remove it do you remove the bolts facing down around the cab perimiter? What about the bolts on top of the cab? ...anything else? does it just lift off then? Thanks

MinnesotaEric · Nov 28, 2015

comancheflight said:
Since this thread has been idle way to long I thought I would ask a question. On the NX top, to remove it do you remove the bolts facing down around the cab perimiter? What about the bolts on top of the cab? ...anything else? does it just lift off then? Thanks

Remove the six bolts on the underside to remove or loosen the top and pop the red, blend air nub off by slipping in a small adjustable wrench above and behind the red num and pulling straight down.

The bolts on the top of the cab top separate the cab top's inner lid from the cab top itself which is not needed to remove the cab top for access the HVAC system and roof wiring.

I never made a direct video but photos are buried somewhere in this thread in October of 2014.

Although not the subject of the video, the following video shows the underside of the cab top when it is removed.

comancheflight · Nov 30, 2015

When you upgraded your sound system did it make much difference in sound with the stock speakers? That is assuming you had the stock sound system to begin with.

MinnesotaEric · Nov 30, 2015

comancheflight said:
When you upgraded your sound system did it make much difference in sound with the stock speakers? That is assuming you had the stock sound system to begin with.

I still have the stock speakers. I removed the top to replace it after hitting and damaging the original cab top on a birch tree. I did swap out the factory radio for a bluetooth radio.

comancheflight · Nov 30, 2015

I know that you put the Kenwood in....I was wondering about the sound quality....was it a lot better?
Most replace the entire system and no one really knows if the weak link was the speakers or the stereo...

reason I ask is I am doing a lot of light/camera type modifications also....I just replaced the speakers today.
the ones on the NX4510 are a joke....i put in some Pioneer 6.5" speakers...they have more bass BUT the sound
quality isn't a huge difference...so I'm thinking the weak link is the stereo output...

I remembered from a previous post that you hadn't changed the speakers but put a Kenwood in...so did it make much of an improvement?

MinnesotaEric · Nov 30, 2015

comancheflight said:
I know that you put the Kenwood in....I was wondering about the sound quality....was it a lot better?
Most replace the entire system and no one really knows if the weak link was the speakers or the stereo...

reason I ask is I am doing a lot of light/camera type modifications also....I just replaced the speakers today.
the ones on the NX4510 are a joke....i put in some Pioneer 6.5" speakers...they have more bass BUT the sound
quality isn't a huge difference...so I'm thinking the weak link is the stereo output...

I remembered from a previous post that you hadn't changed the speakers but put a Kenwood in...so did it make much of an improvement?

I think that was Threepoint who installed the Kenwood Speakers as I remember he had asked about removing the cab top. I still have the stock speakers that for me are fine.

Here is what you can expect to see when you pop the cab top loose or off.

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comancheflight · Nov 30, 2015

thanks...I just took off the bottom bolts and lifted it up 3" to get inside. was afraid to go any farther....

anyway, I thought you replaced your radio with the bluetooth one and had stock speakers...
what I wanted to know is was there much of a sound improvement with the higher quality radio....??? any difference at all...
were having a failure to communicate...lol

comancheflight · Nov 30, 2015

thanks...I just took off the bottom bolts and lifted it up 3" to get inside. was afraid to go any farther....

anyway, I thought you replaced your radio with the bluetooth one and had stock speakers...
what I wanted to know is was there much of a sound improvement with the higher quality radio....??? any difference at all...
were having a failure to communicate...lol

comancheflight · Nov 30, 2015

one thing for all the NX owners to watch out for...I received my 4510 a couple of weeks ago. The A/C only sorta worked. it would blow hot air and smother you. When you turned on the A/C and put it on cold only the rear right vent was partially cool and the others weren't as hot but still very warm (80 degrees)....the dealer was about to come over and said I would check things first...I finally decided it was in the mixture control so I popped it out and there is a small, thin (read easily bent) cable clamp that just inserts into the housing. It holds the cable sheathing in place to not let it move. on mine it was loose so when you turned the temp control to hot it shoves the cable out...no problem...turn it to cold and about half way it allowed the sheath to move with the cable so the temp stayed the same...
just had to pinch the clamp, by hand, onto the cable and reinsert it....worked perfectly...put a little adhesive on it to help prevent future problems...

Threepoint · Nov 30, 2015

+1 on Eric's advice on lifting the cab roof. I was able to block mine up enough to get access to install LED floods fore and aft, so did not remove it completely. But to replace the speakers, I think you'll need to. I kept the stock speakers, as I'm not much of an audiophile to begin with, let alone while running the tractor. I had earlier installed an inexpensive aftermarket radio/stereo with NOAA weather band reception (without opening the roof), and the sound is good enough for me. Amazon.com : Pyle PLMR19W Stereo Radio Headunit Receiver, Aux (3.5mm) MP3 Input, USB Flash & SD Card Readers, Remote Control, Weatherband, Single DIN (White) : Car Electronics Especially since I wear earplugs even with the cab.

Amazon.com: Radians Custom Molded Earplugs (Red): Sports & Outdoors

Eric, listening to the weather tonight I heard that Minneapolis is expecting 8-12 in of snow tonight/tomorrow, and Nevis maybe 6 in.

comancheflight · Dec 1, 2015

My final analysis of the factory sound system is sub par to say the least. The speakers are very cheap and at little volume are distorted. The stereo looks ok so I started with the speakers. They are very easily replaced and I used 6.5" 3-way Pioneer speakers. You only need to block up to roof about 3" for easy access. I did it by myself but another set of hands would make it a snap. Once replaced the bass was noticeably better but with any volume was still distorted.
So, I happened to see that walmart had Kenwoods KDC-BT710-HD on clearance for about $86. I took it home and replaced the Dae dung radio. Upon removing the factory one, I noticed it was installed incorrectly. The cab has a back plate to secure the radio. The radio has a stud on the back that goes through the plate and secured with a nut. My radio has the stud but wasnt secured to the bracket. The Kenwood I used a washer and screw to snugly "pull" the radio to the bracket which in turn snugs the faceplate to the cieling. I mounted, prior to installing the radio, the microphone to the left of the radio and just after completion I turned it on and WOW. Huge Huge difference...after pairing the Bluetooth my wife called and she said it sounded great. Bottom line is the factory radio and speakers are very poor.IMHO
And thank to Eric for the roof removal and everybody's input.
I have some pictures but haven't figured out how to post multiple pictures

Threepoint · Dec 2, 2015

comancheflight said:
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So, I happened to see that walmart had Kenwoods KDC-BT710-HD on clearance for about $86. I took it home and replaced the Dae dung radio. Upon removing the factory one, I noticed it was installed incorrectly. The cab has a back plate to secure the radio. The radio has a stud on the back that goes through the plate and secured with a nut. My radio has the stud but wasnt secured to the bracket.[snip

I'm guessing the original installer at the dealer didn't bother to lift the cab top in order to install the radio. That would explain why the support bracket was not used. Can't get to it with the top on. I installed my aftermarket radio that way. But it's so light, there's practically no stress on the front mounting bracket.

Glad you got your audio sorted out. :thumbsup:

comancheflight · Dec 2, 2015

Correct.. I'm not faulting the dealer because they are light but it is a little bit of theft deterrent also and it removes all stress on the front of the radio.

comancheflight · Dec 2, 2015

Dbl post...oops

comancheflight · Dec 2, 2015

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this is the bracket behind the radio to secure it.
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new radio with mic to the left.
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factory speaker removed

replacement speaker

comancheflight · Dec 2, 2015

I also replaced the factory cab lights with LEDs. I already had the 27W lights from my CK35 but I just couldn't get them to work like I wanted due to their height. Eric had used the 36W ones that aren't as tall so decided to try them. [as a flight instructor we have a saying to students. 'learn from others because you won't live long enough to learn them yourself' - so once again thanks to Eric for the teachings]..After receiving them I studied about mounting..I ended up using the mounting bracket from the cab. what I did was to cut two 9/16" spacers using brake caliper guide pins (they are thick) to go on opposite sides of the LED mount and 4 -1" bolts to tighten the light down.

when removing the factory lights it is very easy to pull the grommet out with the connector. After removing the light just slide the grommet off and install it on the LED wiring and then crimp on the new connectors. I forgot on one and installed the connectors first but the grommet still went over them fine. Then just connect the LEDs and push the wiring back in the cab and re-seat the grommet.

and for those who still wonder about Factory VS LED lights....the jury is no longer out.

this is just my version of the LED install, your version may vary.

MinnesotaEric · Dec 12, 2015

As a bit of follow-up, it appears that the John Deere 270 84" wide snowblower is the same thing as a McKee 720 SnoLander snowblower. As a result, I purchased a John Deere 270 parts manual off of ebay.

Clearly if I paint the McKee 720 green, I can double my money!

John Deere 270 Snow Blower

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/components/ACDetails.aspx?OHID=195711

IslandTractor · Dec 12, 2015

EricTheOracle said:
As a bit of follow-up, it appears that the John Deere 270 84" wide snowblower is the same thing as a McKee 720 SnoLander snowblower. As a result, I purchased a John Deere 270 parts manual off of ebay.

Clearly if I paint the McKee 720 green, I can double my money!

It's not just snowblowers. Green paint is magic, doubles the value of all tractor related equipment and parts.

aczlan · Dec 12, 2015

IslandTractor said:
It's not just snowblowers. Green paint is magic, doubles the value of all tractor related equipment and parts.

Same with front mount ones. RAD makes the same blowers for Deere, Kubota, Massey, NH, etc. Just a little different mounting bracket for each brand.

Aaron Z

LittleBear · Dec 12, 2015

I see what you mean in your video on this blower. The auger would be better at pushing snow than the currently available blowers (I have a Land Pride). I wonder why they changed the design—maybe to cut cost?