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    Thoughts on Propane Weed Torch

    Just got this one a few weeks ago & like it. Nice job on areas where I don't want poison or acetic acid mix. Not a great plan for big gravel areas etc. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7YY1GM9?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 Doubled up the length with the hose from my portable Mr...
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    L2501 HST hit by car while grading road

    Sorry to hear that and so preventable and stupid! they should cover anything (theoretically)... Having same machine and tire for 5 years my knee jerk reaction is that it is much more rugged. However, you are ok and were onboard for the ride to be judge vs hastle of getting it checked out at...
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    Repairing Tire Punctures

    Did this dance with one front of mine (L) multiple times - Tried plugging but had multiple close together (all my fault btw). Defaulted to tube & had to replace once already due to ripping the stem (again me). I also used the HF manual changer and gave up, and had a tire shop help last time...
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    Buy a chipper or a gallon of diesel and a mat5ch

    FWIW I dove in out of curiosity with the MightyMac chipper-shredder that is made in the region here in PA. It is the same very solid design that is still sold after many decades. I bought it used and repowered with the bigger Predator engine, and have one for spare parts. It is "fine" if you...
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    Bucket teeth

    Put one on mine soon after I purchased it in 21 and never looked back. Very happy with it BTW, the edge will tear you up initially. I have a variety of percentages of rock soil mix, so I never bothered to resharpen. Be aware of the limitations of the equipment though. It helps me to get a...
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    First post-L2501 DT ownership and recent service

    Same time frame & now about 300h (added in spurts, unfortunately). No issues so far with the tach cable, but I will check the routing, so thanks for posting that. FWIW I did a full hydro change at the 50h (prob a waste but it made me feel better based on experience w old cars)
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    Loader joy stick

    I'll chime in - some here definitely have found this out and done so. I have the same LP one on my 2501 - to me it is a bit too long. Researched and was going to do it, but just jumped in and never came back around to it. If I recall, about 2" seemed the right amount but I was planning on...
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    Cheaper than Cheap Lightweight Box Blade

    Worth a look, but more times than not, I find that there is some sort of catch on the back end
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    Cheaper than Cheap Lightweight Box Blade

    No idea on quality, but check the shipping as it could be $$$ - you might find a sale at TSC or used is a better overall deal and more durable
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    Tools for Trail Building and Maintenance

    I have carved out about 2 miles of interconnected trails in the last 15 years, with some more planned. It's all sloped (on a ridge side) & mostly heavy woods with glacially deposited boulders. My process is pretty simple and limited to my equipment. I started by hand, with 1210 &...
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    L3301 hydro adjustments

    Easy now Dan... Firstly, WELCOME to the forum and lots of good info from the folks here! The whine is pretty normal and can be worse under heavy load, gear selection, going uphill, full bucket etc. It is hydraulic connection & not a direct response to throttle input. They take a bit of...
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    To KTAC or not KTAC

    I have still have KTAC but I am not sure this is true..? Expensive fail, meaning operational accident rather than something not working. I have had two instances where I looked into it. One was my idiotic move running over nails, ruining the tire and wheel. It was easier and a wash to bend it...
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    You can’t spell “idiot” with out “I"

    Interesting timing - have the same one and moved it around in the garage yesterday, thinking about welding it. Mine is fully broken free so can skip that step. Kudos to you as you have quite the arsenal and accompanying drive to have a go at it. Thanks for posting but I was 50/50 before and...
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    A Fire A Day

    It also seems that there is at least one house fire a day on the local PA news, but this Dec has been extra cold and below average. The ski areas all opened early... House fires are pretty scary stuff! One of the main uses for my tractor is clean up and firewood and I have burned a...
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    Is this zerk broken?

    Wipe it down, squirt of WD40 or similar, and a then shot of grease...? I keep a multipack handy!