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    Hydraulic oil level

    I'm not an expert either and that's an interesting thought. I will do some more research as i though there was oil on both sides of the internal seal that pushed the cylinder in or out depending on the valves.
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    Hydraulic oil level

    After 17 years i traded my L3240 in for an MX6000. Both HST. Never had an issue with the hydraulic oil in the 3240. The MX6000 has a sight glass which has never been easy to read and after 12 months, was completely unreadable. After multiple conversations and forum reviews i finally added 1...
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    Processing wood

    I can second the risk from curling the forks. My brother "borrowed" my MX6000 last week when i was elsewhere to move some logs for firewood. He isn't overly experienced and lifted a log up while curling the bucket. It rolled over the top, down the FEL arms onto the hood. Luckily it was...
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    MX 6000 safety switch

    Thanks. I guess my bigger problem is standing up and easing the tractor forward while using the forks or the bucket, so something that allows me to move the machine while standing up.
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    MX 6000 safety switch

    After 17 years with my L3240 i have upgraded to an MX6000. The extra (double) horsepower really shines when mowing, etc. The problem is that the seat safety switch on the 3240 was disabled long ago so i could stand while using the forks, etc. The seat switch on the MX6000 is a different kind...
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    PTO freewheel

    i recently traded my L3250 for an MX6000. The 3240 had a freewheel attachment added to the PTO allowing the mowers to spool down after the PTO was disengaged. Is that necessary on the MX6000? If so, what brand is recomended? Thanks