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I just bought a 1997 B2100HST with a 301 loader and midmount mower. I sold my B7100 which was a tough little mule. Any advice on maintenance on the 2100?
Thanks

Manual showed up, thanks very much.
I plan on inverting the muffler, run it straight down. The fittings look like it will work alright.
Managed to secure turf tires, will pick them up next week.
Found tire chains on kijiji for $60.
I may stud the rice tires to see how they work in the winter.
Switch to the turfs if needed for winter, definitley switch come spring.
Still haven't told my wife I'm spending $800 on tires.

I think gravel in the winter will be almost as bad as pavement. But the screws are fairly cheap. If hard facing them is too big of a pain in the but, then just put in the screws and keep an eye and replace them as they get worn. These screws wouldn't work in normal tires, they are too long. But in the rice tires they shoud never pull out as long as they are centered in the tread. Hard face or not, I think it is a great idea. Just buy lots of screws so you don't run out. Here you can buy studs from the farm dealerships. No idea on price, but I can find out easy enough. Dusty

Do you think I would need to hard face hex bolts for tire studs?
I have a gravel driveway, won't see pavement anytime soom.

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wanted to ask you
some parts shop
if you know of any
tou difficulties
I have a kubota L185
And I wanted to purchase a
camshaft

I am leaning towards tire studs the way you did.
I see you used 1.25 inch studs, I figure I will go with 1 inch as my ties are worn a bit more than yours.
My driveway is gravel, tractor won't see concrete unless parked in the garage.
Shoul I hard face or will the basic hex head be fine?
May consider a washer with each bolt so it doesn't worm its way too far into the tire.
Thoughts?

Vic;

I am a new user to this site and since you seem to be the goto guy and the moderator for this forum, I have a couple of questions for you.

I purchased a grey market B7001 a couple of weeks ago and have been going through evrything on it. Most everything seems to be working properly but there is one shift lever located on the right side of the transmission below the high-low range shifter that seems to be stuck in the down position. Is this the 2wd-4wd shifter? If so, is it stuck in 4WD or 2WD and what is ther most likely ptoblem?

Also, there is a 2 inch hole in the left side of the instrument cluster with some disconnected wires in behind. Hour meter, water temp or something else?

Hey Vic. I am looking for a fuel filter bowl (glass reservoir thing) for a b 6000. I am not sure if this is the place to ask or not so let me know other wise. Email is katjaywalker@aol.com thanks

I would think that the magnetic heater should do fine as long as the tractor is in a enclosed area. I would still pop the question over to Vic as he has more experience on the cold weather maintenance of tractors then I do down her in Western Washington. The coldest weather I had to start my L1801 was -5 Celsius after a heavy snow fall 3 years ago and what I did was glow plug the engine for a couple minutes then pulled out the decompression knob and got the engine to spin up until the oil light went out and then pushed in the knob and it still took a couple of cycles of glowing the engine and pulling out the decompression knob and it started and I let it sit and smoke out the garage, Have the door open when you do it.

You should be getting the manual any day now....

I will need a block heater.
Will a magnetic block heater be sufficient?

Thanks very much for the manual, I look forward to it.
Up to this point all fluids have been changed.
Fuel, air, and oil filter.
Cleaned hydraulic suction filter.
Greased 3 times in 30 hours.
I should test the battery and charging system.
It will be cold here and I want to be ready.
I'm in the middle of insulating my garage. Once done I will refurbish my 50 inch mowing deck.
Need to wash and wax both tractor and snow blower.
Thanks again for the manual and advise.

I don't blame her for wanting to play with the squirrel, but people think I'm a little off for saving the skins.

Beware of the Squirrel Militia, I believe they are organizing

I'm looking at a 1997 B2000 with belly mower & loader. Does anyone know if there any problems with this model? I just sold my B7100D (1981 Model.)

I did!!! My little daughter wanted to play with one after I shot it. I was humoured by her curiosity.
Your varmit pic looks like he would shoot back.

How's your wolf doing

What's up brother man? Did you get to pop any squirrels this summer?

Hi Vic. Sorry but have never asked for parts from you before. I would appreciate a quote on these items to do both sides please. I have only been able to find the steel lipped seals here in oz not bearings or bushes.

Regards
Doug
PS. Found 25x42x11 thrust bearings (generic) but they the loose 3 piece and have no outer sleeve to keep all together.

OK the owner's manual is from a L-185 and I did get it in the mail today. It went by the slow boat to China method and should be at your place in 5-7 days. This manual looks like a photo copy but this is what the dealer sold me 5-6 years ago. It at least hits on all the controls but some of the pictures are to say the least kind off sad. Some of translations are of some one with limited language skills in English and at times it makes you think of what they actually mean. To me the manual maybe something that a Japanese car company would use in its meanings from the late 1970's and that is the time frame when this manual was written.

Hi Vic. Sorry but have never asked for parts from you before. I would appreciate a quote on these items to do both sides please. I have only been able to find the steel lipped seals here in oz not bearings or bushes.

Regards
Doug
PS. Found 25x42x11 thrust bearings (generic) but they the loose 3 piece and have no outer sleeve to keep all together.

Vic gave a great idea on the muffler. I have been really busy with work but I am taking the day off today to run errands and I need to stop at the post office and mail a letter to my grand daughter who is in the Philippines. I will also mail the owner's manual I have to you today.