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  1. Old Machinist

    Pump for 5 gallon hydraulic fluid cans. Anyone recommend one.

    I have used a cheap 12V fuel pump to transfer hydraulic fluid before. Not fast but it worked. https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Transfer-Universal-Pressure-2-5-4psi/dp/B07JPDZC4M/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3
  2. Old Machinist

    New Kubota or Kioti

    Have you considered a dedicated commercial mower like a Toro Groundsmaster® 5910? https://www.toro.com/en/product/31699
  3. Old Machinist

    Used Kubota

    I recently bought a LX3310 cab with the 72" MMM. My land is pretty rough and so far the MMM is working okay on it. I am kind of surprised since the gauge wheels it rides on are half the diameter of the wheels on my finish mower. Time will tell if it holds up though. The small frame of the...
  4. Old Machinist

    Diesel Fuel storage indoors or outdoors

    Tank to pump is clear reinforced vinyl. You can buy it from Lowes or HD. It isn't very flexible so it wouldn't be a good choice for the nozzle end. I plumed the pickup and filter with PVC. Works fine for diesel. Probably wouldn't work for gas. My pump originally came with a rubber hose and...
  5. Old Machinist

    Diesel Fuel storage indoors or outdoors

    I started with 55 gallon steel drums under a shed. I vented the 3/4 NPT holes with air filters. As the fuel levels were used down they would get condensation in them and started to form surface rust. I switched to 55 gallon plastic drums in my barn and one of those split. Fortunately the split...
  6. Old Machinist

    Im new

    My first piece of advise is don't consider any rebranded tractors. Those agreements tend to come and go and sometimes effect parts availability. Kiote, LS, and TYM all furnish rebranded tractors to various sellers and it's not always easy to know which brands are which. I think even New Holland...
  7. Old Machinist

    Lx2620 hst noise vs 2610

    How about when using the cruise control? Does that still amplify the whine on the new model?
  8. Old Machinist

    Extended AC drains on LX3310 Cab

    Minor change but a huge improvement. When I mowed my deck would become a muddy mess with the AC draining onto it. I had to wash it after every use because it wouldn't blow off. I had some 3/8" hose barb unions and Tygon tube I used to extend the drains to the rear of the deck. When I finished...
  9. Old Machinist

    Engine RPM's while mowing?

    I am fairly new to the forum. I have seen several "I'm smarter than you" posts on this forum that are neither relevant or helpful. Seeing it from a moderator may indicate this mentality is deeply seeded and this may not be a place I am comfortable sharing My Knowledge. I am fully aware of how...
  10. Old Machinist

    Engine RPM's while mowing?

    I merely made a relevant observation that my Kubota's Full throttle setting is what the manual states as the correct RPMs for PTO operation.
  11. Old Machinist

    Engine RPM's while mowing?

    Whatever! When I pull my throttle lever to fast stop the RPMs go to the prescribed 2500 RPMs.
  12. Old Machinist

    Engine RPM's while mowing?

    My new to me LX3310 says 2500 RPM is the correct PTO speed. Full throttle is exactly 2500 RPM on the tach. Could be they have adjusted the throttle to prevent over revving.
  13. Old Machinist

    What is the perfect tractor for you, if you could have any tractor you wanted, and why?

    There is no one perfect tractor for me. I have three. In addition to the LX3310 I have a John Deere 4310 with third function for grapple use and a New Holland 575E backhoe for digging operations. The LX3310 is basically just an air conditioned lawn mower.
  14. Old Machinist

    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Did my first mowing with my Kubota LX3310/Swisher combo and it worked great. I started the day tweaking the install on the Kubota's MMM. It wasn't adjusted properly when it was installed and had some parts left bouncing around under the right belt cover. I installed the left off parts and...
  15. Old Machinist

    belt tension gauge for mower deck?

    I've had some issues with the generic belts they are selling at Tractor Supply. The old "Kevlar" belts they use to sell were great. I have some of those that have been running for years. Their new brand doesn't say "Kevlar" on the packaging and they are not lasting for me. Brand name mowers...
  16. Old Machinist

    Setting up New PTO Slip Clutch, and why

    Best take the clutch completely apart to inspect and clean. I bought a tiller from RK that came with the clutch tightened all the way down and had condensation inside. The disc was rusted onto the metal faces. After removing all the bolts I had to beat it apart with a hammer. After cleaning it...
  17. Old Machinist

    Can Someone ID the Model of This Mower Deck?

    Pull the belt covers and you will likely find your model and serial number.
  18. Old Machinist

    Rear PTO seal blowing out

    For whatever reason the shaft is not protruding far enough out of the bearing for the nut to have full thread engagement.
  19. Old Machinist

    LX3310 beep beep noise after shut down

    My LX3310 makes a beep beep, beep beep, sound in the speaker area right after shut down. Anybody know why?
  20. Old Machinist

    I despise buying home appliances such as refrigerators!

    My last refrigerator purchase was a Whirlpool purchased from Home Depot. It has a flaw in the door ice dispenser and the cubes hang up in it then fall out later as they thaw. I have to open the door each time I use it and push the dispenser door open to make sure it's cleared. My wife can't...