Recent content by Donystoy

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    Snow blower question

    I do not see any indication as to how long or large your driveway is. If it is around the 200 foot size and I had issues turning around due to back issues I would be looking at a larger walk behind for the rare times that we had a significant snow fall. They are available with heated handles...
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    Easier way to take off/ put on ballast box

    I have lots of these of various sizes. Some I have fastened plywood to the top like the one that holds my grapple. Even my tiller sits on two small ones. Just makes it so convenient to attach or move around the shop. You cannot buy the casters for what they cost.
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    First winter for new tractor owner...what do I need to know regarding fuel additives?

    My original 1985 B7200 was stored in an unheated building for its first 32 years without any additives and never had an issue. I frequently got my fuel from an off road diesel pump until recently after which I started using regular highway diesel. I just was not confident that there was enough...
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    Suspension Seat on a Zero Turn?

    I sure did! Tried it at various points as well.
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    Suspension Seat on a Zero Turn?

    I installed one of these on my Ariens IKON XL60 shortly after purchasing it. If there was any improvement in the ride it was very little. I have watched videos on comparisons between non-suspension zero-turns and suspension type like the Ferris and even they were not much better. Have come to...
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    LX 2610 elec acc on rear of machine

    On my cab lx2610 I installed a three way switch on the accessory circuit with one side for my rear camera and the other side for the oil cooler fan when the backhoe is mounted. It has a 15 amp fuse in the circuit. Reason for oil cooler is that I converted my bh77 to self contained hydraulics.
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    B7800 front axle ball bearing question

    Interesting thread! When I overhauled both spindles on my B7200 I obtained all parts including bearings from the dealer. Nothing was press fit.
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    Box or Grading Scraper?

    I use a scraper blade turned in reverse to move gravel on my 4000 foot driveway. Finishing is done with towing a 4 x 8 foot piece of commercial chain link fencing with a railway tie on top for weight. Does a great job and no cost.
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    2023 LX3310 3 point hitch operating range.

    When you place the lever in the full lift position does it go all the way up? From the look of my service manual the lever attaches to a shaft. Something might have loosened up and slipped.
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    Snowblower Hydraulic Chute movement question

    Not sure why they went with the regenerative system but my b7200 did not have it and quite frankly I preferred it. I like to be able to do two functions at the same time. I still get caught wondering why the curl is not working.
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    B7200 exhaust up or forward

    The exhaust on my B7200 was always vertical and was never an issue under trees. If a branch was low enough to hit the pipe it was low enough to hit me so time to get the chain saw out. My rops was higher than the pipe. The pipe was oem without a flapper but on the rare occasion that the tractor...
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    Attachments that use PTO

    The rule that I generally use with regard to pto length when new is that there is just enough rearward movement to attach the front spline onto the tractor PTO shaft when the shaft is perfectly horizontal. If attaching a used piece of equipment to your tractor for the first time and there is...
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    Power Tap

    I have the same connector on my lx2610. I just used a single insulated spade connector and plugged it into the hot side of the tractor connector. Then feeds a 3-way ctr off switch that feeds a rear camera system or the added hydraulic oil cooler of my BH77. Mine has a 15-amp fuse as original.
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    Water Pump Questions

    I agree with the $75 fix. I replaced the pump on my original B7200 some years ago but used a genuine Kubota part. Parts seemed to be a lot more reasonably priced back then. I replaced the hydraulic pump in 2014 for under $500 and it was going for over $1300 about six years later. One reason I...
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    Z725 Zerk fittings

    If you cannot grease the spindles, chances are that you have a bearing on its way out. My first one started acting up around the same hours. Noise can also be caused by an unbalanced or bent blade. Does it sound like a low rumbling vibration sound?