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Howdy all. I am new to the board as well as Yellow iron ownership. I just purchased a JD755 Crawler Laoder to do some work around my place. (Digging a Pond and building a house pad along with clearing trees) I have owned many compact tractors and the like but never any " big equipment" I was hoping maybe I could get some advice on dos and don'ts More specifically as the owner of a used machine what should I do prior to running her hard?<br>
Where do all of the oils and lubes go?<br>
When and how often to change fluids?<br>
and adjustments other than tracks I would need to know?<br>
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I know this is a little vauge but I was hoping to get input from some veterans on the matter. Thanks in Advance!

JD 755 Crawler
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Harleywood1

i have a 1999 gator with the 20hp kawasaki motor.would that repair manual you have be the same for mine.i have the same problem. coolent in my oil

Just picked up a 2000 6x4 with motor issues
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 22 Post by harleydon53

I had the exact isues, dealt with it for 3 years. Augie had a tech fix it at Mooresville Indiana dealership. I literally had 6 dealers try over and over, for years. It was so intermittent they could not fix it. I think it was something to do with, well I know it was the timing. I dont care what anyone tells you, its something to do with the timing. And it does require replacing something they will not want to replace, but they did it for me and it did not cost me a dime because of all I had been thru.Now it runs great!

Intermitent problem
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 5 Post by harley134

I appreciate the help very much. Mechanically, I can check out tractors myself as I am a 20yr aircraft mechanic. Yes, tractors are different than airplanes, but the fundimentals are the same. I used to have a 99 Kubota B2400 with a FEL. I sold it about 5 yrs ago when I sold my house & land. Wish I had it back, but such is life. Anyway, I will find another. I'll catch ya later, that I'm sure.

Kubota B6100
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Harley4fun

Order a cell phone signal jammer, put in pocket, turn on when you walk in and have a nice meal while watching them trying to figure out why they have no signal.

So what would YOU do with a loudmouth in a restaurant
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 22 Post by Harley3971

Last week I paid 4.95 for diesel and 4.24 for regular gas.

Diesel Fuel Pricing
Everything and Anything
Replies 19 Post by Harley3971

But the center hole is 29/32" not 1 1/8".

Ever heard of this
New Holland Tractors
Replies 22 Post by Harley3971

Don't really want a vacuum. Just wish it would mulch like my JD does.

mulching kit
New Holland Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Harley3971

What about trying a fuel injector cleaner first...something like Chevron "TECTRON", "BG 44K", etc. taking into account a reduced ratio into your tank because of less deisel being treated than in a truck etc. Not sure about the injector question as I have never removed them.

BX2200 Losing Power
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by harleys2003

A majority of Police Departments have very high standards and do extensive background investigations on candidates before hiring them. You notice that I said majority not all departments. The same is true when it comes to training. Most departments have extensive training both in the Police Academy and "OJT" (On the Job Training) after graduating from the academy. Again I said "Most". It sounds like there is a good possibility that the officer lacked both proper training and or didn't meet the high standards required of an officer in today's world. If his department's administration refuses to investigate your complaint....file a complaint with the local state police and they will do an independant investigation.

Tuff Cop
Everything and Anything
Replies 39 Post by harleys2003

They went out of business or were discontinued years ago and NO parts available anywhere---they made good stuff---I feel for those who depend on them.

Jerry

powcon plasma plus
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by harley_152

Mike I got the SR185 unit---the shipping to near Seattle was around $500.00--they shipped it to a small local trucking company who called me when it was there---I sent the Mrs. in the truck, they loaded it with a fork-lift, she drove it home, and I unloaded it with the FEL. It is so heavy duty compared to what else I've seen I don't expect any problems. Even with the shipping it was still a bargain compared to anything I found locally.

CCM tillers
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by harley152

yup, lectrics by lucas---the reason they drink warm beer in England is because Lucas builds refrigerators too!!!

Jerry

Motorcycles
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 42 Post by harley152

Chief--- always looking for more info/education--- what's the "other tractor board"?

Jerry

Stolen Tractor
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 28 Post by harley152

Thank-you Harvey for your response. I plan on mowing 4 acres of lawn. Mowing a finished lawn will be the primary function of the tractor. The property is smooth (level).

Help with 1st Tractor Purchase
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by harley

I have an E-394 Hinomoto. A previous owner cracked the transmission housing, welded it and painted over it. It is now broken again. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get a new housing or how to properly weld the old one?

E394 Hinomoto cracked transmission housing
Hinomoto
Replies 3 Post by harleycats

These are good old skid steers, i have one that i still use on a daily basis. You can get info at yesterdays tractors web site.

1974 Massey Ferguson 711 hydostatic skid steer
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by harley

I have a MF 254 w/loader and many impliments that I've had for about a year and absolutely love---my question is does anyone know anything about this machine? I found an owners manual on-line but is such a bad copy it's worthless---can't seem to find a service manual or any information about this machine. I e-mailed the serial # to the local dealer(not very local to me) and he said it was the last year of production for that model but didn't know anything else about it(he didn't appear willing to help either).<br>
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TIA<br>
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Jerry

MF254
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by harley152

I don't recall the brand but would bet it's lincoln as the supplier is very pro lincoln--It was fluxcore, .045 size, and came in a 25 lb. spool. I used it in a LN-25 with a 400 amp inverter power source. One bucket was new and the other was VERY used and had been hardfaced before---I ground the paint off the new one and wirebrushed the dirt off the old one---I ran it at about 21 volts CV and if I remember I think around 175 inches/minute--I didn't pre-heat(remember this was an experiment). I ran some 5/16 stringer beads, some >1/2 inch wash beads, some X beads in each. It ran just about like most any flux-core wire although it sounded more like mig--ran right over the old hardfacing like it wasn't there!!! The only thing it didn't like at all was the new yellow paint on the new bucket!!
Try any large welding supply house that sells lots of lincoln wire cause I don't think there's too many flux-core hardfacing wires out there.

Jerry

Hard Surfacing Wire
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by harley152

Around here most larger welding suppliers rent most anything you may need for fabrication--I would recommend renting each of the units your looking at for a month(around $150.00) then see which you like---then ask the supplier whats the pay-off for the one of your choice!! Most assign around 80% of rental income against the purchase value.
case in point, I contracted to re-plate the bottom of a large steel barge several years ago and rented the powersource, LN-25 feeder, and misc. other equip. The owner paid the rent while I did the job, and when done I "payed-off" the LN-25 for $400.00!!! I'm the only one to ever used this machine, I got payed to use it, and I now own it for about 20% of what I would have payed to buy it new!!! It was new in the box when I rented it!!!

Jerry

Plasma Cutters
Parts and Repair
Replies 19 Post by harley152