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  1. captmikem

    Steering center moves continually.

    Previously I had a leak in my left front tire that I thought I had fixed. It still leaked slowly, and I had not found the source of the leak. Because I might leave my trator at the other property for a few days I put extra air in that left front. I think that may have exacerbated or caused the...
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    Steering center moves continually.

    Well, just had a look in my WSM and found this....
  3. captmikem

    Steering center moves continually.

    Today I had to travel down the road about 2 miles with my MX48. Full throttle in High (Hydrostatic drive). I was in 2WD, I noticed I had to keep turning to the left a bit. I timed it over 60 seconds and the steering wheel changed a full 120 degrees counter clockwise to keep straight ahead. Is...
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    Oil level inconsistant

    I think you are correct, around 3 qtss. Pretty much the same for the MX. It does state not to start the engine if the oil is below the indicator, but I have that happen often. System holds 11.6 US gal. so it is a LOT of hyd fluid.
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    Oil level inconsistant

    no, level stays the same with the 3p up or down, loader up or down, bucket rotated in or out.
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    Reloading the loader. Couplers won't connect.

    I have fwd remotes on my MX4800 for my grapple that I swap out for a bucket often. I keep a small hammer and a six inch by 1/2 inch aluminum flat punch to tap the nipples on both fittings. works fine. Also helps to have the grapple in a position where it is not trying to force a cylinder in or...
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    Oil level inconsistant

    That is my thought, there is never (well, occasionaaly a hose or fitting leak but usually just a drip that I fix quickly. But never any oil spots under the tractor when sitting and no oil trails when moving. Just hate to be under or over filled.
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    Oil level inconsistant

    Yes, level. and it can be winter or summer, I would expect a slight change as the oil gets hot, but this is pretty radical.
  9. captmikem

    Oil level inconsistant

    The hyd oil level on my MX 4800 never seems to stay the same, it shows nothing, quarter or half, and over full. Never consistent, and it does not matter if the loader is up, down, or half way. I worry about it being over filled, but when it does not show on the sight glass for a few hours I...
  10. captmikem

    P0605 code, tractor bricked

    Picked up my tractor today, all it cost was the fuel to drive it there and back. Runs fine now. Really missed having it. I am lucky, my tractor is seven and half years old and the warrnty was extended to 8 years. I have to give a plus to the dealer, Dans Tractor in Battle Ground Wa. They have...
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    P0605 code, tractor bricked

    Had a battery fail, swapped it out and no start. 800 hours and few problems other than hyd leaks. Hard to load a dead tractor on a trailer without a tractor. But took it to the dealer to hopefully warranty replace the ECU and it won't happen again. Made them aware of TSB-2023-035-E-R1 will see...
  12. captmikem

    Mid mount mower deck belt replacement

    Thanks for the inputs, I bought it. M
  13. captmikem

    Mx4800, mx5200, mx5800 wsm

    just pm me your email and I will send it. M
  14. captmikem

    Mid mount mower deck belt replacement

    About to replace the belt on my RCK60B23BX Messicks wants $125.64 plus shipping for a new one. Amazon sells one for $28.30 with free shipping. I would normally pass on that but it has 131 reviews, all positive except for two. 78% give it 5 stars. Has anyone used this belt? D&D PowerDrive...
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    I was dumb. Now Kubota wants me to 'pay for it'.

    I broke the tailwheel on my plane with a hard landing in Kansas one time at a very small airport. Got a ride into the local hardware store and bought a wheelbarrow tire and wheel for about 20 bucks. worked fine and got me home Washington State. Works on a plane, ought to work on a brush hog. M
  16. captmikem

    L2501 Hydraulic Overfill resolve. (2021 L2501 still under warranty)

    I use the dye, and it is... crazy. one day nothing in the sight glass, next day sight glass is full next day sight glass is half.. I never really know from day to day if I am under, over, or half.. when I have a hyd leak, (usually a fitting on my back hoe) I add a quart or so, run it for a...
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    My pleasure, glad it is running fine. M

    My pleasure, glad it is running fine. M
  18. captmikem

    MX 4800 shut down, threw codes, and easy repair

    With the Tractor off, hold down the two orange square DPF buttons on the left side of the wheel while turning the ign switch 'on'. release the two buttons, you should have an 'a' in the display. Push the right DPF button once, you should have a 'b' in the display. Push and hold the right...