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 | David LaBrie
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2001-05-02 27661
After reading the comments on this great site for the last 2 months, I have jumped in with both feet. I bought a new Kubota B2910 with a FEL and R4 tires. It is to be delivered Saturday. Now that I have signed on the dotted line I am having second thoughts on how it will be set up. The dealer told me I would not need a block heater and he didn't recommend loading the tires. Since then I have talked to a few compact tractor owners and they say the opposite. I live in N central New Hampshire where the temp can be at -20F for weeks at a time. Will I be able to get by without a block heater? If not, would a magnetic mount heater be useful or should I install one into the block? Dealer quoted $70 for the heater (not installed). Are there sites on the www where I could get a better price?If I were to get the filling valve, could I load the tires myself or should I drive the tractor 12 miles round trip to the tire dealer to have them filled?I plan on buying a rear blower and a landscape rake to maintain ½ mile of driveway and a rear mower for 3-4 acres of lawn an fields. I will be using the FEL for general chores and harvesting firewood around the 12 acres of woods and fields.Thanks,David
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| JJT
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2001-05-02 27670
David, Here in Maine they just included the block heater as part of the package on my B 2710. It does start well with just the glow plugs, but having the engine block and oil warm can only help. $35 seems closer to the value. So I'd have it installed. Good luck JT ....
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| Don Scott
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2001-05-03 27716
I have one of the valves to fill tires, I got it from TSC. I works pretty good. I have filled probably 6 or 8 tires since I got it and it's alot cheaper than taking it to the dealer. ....
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| David LaBrie
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2001-05-03 27724
JT,
Thanks for the info on the block heater. $35 sounds reasonable but I haven't been able to locate one for less than $70 yet.
David ....
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| David LaBrie
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2001-05-03 27725
Don,
Is TSC an online store? If not, does anyone know of online stores where I can buy a valve to load my tires.
I am still not sure weather to use calcium, antifreeze of windshield washer fluid. I would also like to know where I could buy a service manual and a block heater for my B2910.
Thanks for the help. This is a great board!
David ....
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| Ken
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2001-05-03 27727
David,try Gemplers (www.gemplers.com ) online catlog Ken ....
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| Bird Senter
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2001-05-03 27730
David, any Kubota dealer should be able to order the manuals for you. I ordered mine from Carver Equipment, who advertises on this forum; $88 for the Shop Manual and $38 for the Parts Manual for a B2710 about a year and a half ago. And you definitely want the Parts Manual to go with the Shop Manual. ....
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| David LaBrie
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2001-05-04 27751
Bird,
Thanks I will check locally and with Carver for the manuals. My tractor is supose to arrive tomorrow! Can't wait!
David ....
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| ed
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2001-05-05 27786
I have the same machine and have started it at 20 degrees with no problem at all. as far as ballast goes I bought a weight box from my dealer it was a 20x20 cube ,didn't like it so I cut it in half, front to back ,so now it is closer to the tractor and is easier to use in a tight area, filled it with lead weight from the supply house ,400lbs, and it goes anywhere, and still doesn't crush the lawn ....
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