Recent content by Russell King

It is the square millimeter area of the wire (total area of all strands). Search “wire size by square mm” for more information. There are charts that show AWG versus mm squared that will show the numbers on the wiring diagram and an equivalent AWG when they exist (1.5=16 gauge for example)

I recall that you said that someone told you the motor was not “suitable“ for VFD operation. I don’t think that statement is really 100% accurate and suggest that you discuss it with the electrician. It could be that VFDs could help the installation if it is a multiphase motor that you don’t...

I believe that is the brake pedal linkage on the left side of the tractor. The clutch pedal is using it as the pivot point but the inner portion is used but the left (inner) brake pedal to cross underneath the tractor. See the brake linkage diagram below. And it looks like it has been...

The numbers are the wire size in a metric version of what we refer to as wire gauge. Gauge is really a strange way to specify a stranded wire but that is what we normally do here in America.

I would just get the OEM parts unless you can fully identify the bolt type and thread. Kubota often used some Japanese automotive bolt identification numbers that were just a number (like 7) stamped on the bolt head. (Supposedly they set a torque standard on that number on the wrench used to...

The problem seems to be that there is NOT enough power being supplied to the spade terminal on the starter solenoid. So you can evaluate what the voltage is and probably how many amps are being delivered by the key switch and wiring. Or you can just start replacing parts and hope you get the...

Not sure a sickle mower would cut the saplings if they get too large in diameter. You might look at offset flail mowers or rotary mowers.

In my simple mind you need to take the complete governor from the old engine and swap it into the new engine. That is assuming they are the same Kubota engine, just from different applications.

If the fuel tank is steel I would suspect rust, if it is plastic then suspect is a biological growth. Drain the tank, clean it and use the correct preventative methods for whichever problem you have. You can probably filter the old fuel and use it but I would use it for starting the burn pile...

If I start typing a new post it will sit on the thread for a few hours/day and then disappear. Sometimes the “draft” changes to an older version (what was typed 5-10 minutes ago) if I change what thread I was looking at and then go back.

You might be looking for this drawbar? I looked at the L3560DT model but there were others to look at so not sure they all use the same drawbar. There is a serial number break thus two part numbers!

The deck on my Cub Cadet (MTD) has some wash out system on the deck. It looks a lot like the quick connect water hose ends that you can buy. The male side of the disconnect is mounted through the top of the deck around mid blade length. There are three blades but only two of the wash out...

I don’t see that the filter screen has been cleaned (assuming that it has one). If it does have a screen (or some other filter) I would be sure they are clean or new.

As far as the gauges go, see if you can get to the wiring and connections behind the dash. I recall seeing threads about bad ground connections (probably a wire connection between panel and ground point) and bad corrosion between the panel and wire harness. You might search for dash corrosion...

Does he need the sensor serial number programmed into the ECU (or whatever the computer is called on the excavator)?