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Thanks folks! I'll give your suggestions a shot and let you know how it goes.

Kubota B7510 won t start
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by cpeacock

Thanks, Joel. I need a middle buster anyway.
Other interesting thing I found is 6 line tension fence 15 acre kit. Including every thing except posts. 12.5 guage. <$500. Sounds if I can put a electric battery charger, and posts myself, <1K to control deers.

Kioti DK40SE Purchased
Kioti Tractors
Replies 29 Post by kangaroo31

I read Art's comment to mean that buying it from Kubota as a complete kit would be cheaper than buying all the individual parts that make up the kit.

Kubota l3130 rear hydraulics
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

Art White,

To a degree, I believe I'm spoiled too.

I shoot coyotes and prairie dogs from my kitchen window, with the M1 Garand, whenever I danged well please. The only problem I have with that is the wife, who hates it when the hot brass goes down her collar as she's cooking breakfast. hehehe.

Living in this part of the country gives me a whole lot of time to enjoy life. If I ever get around to it, I'll post some pictures of the place for you.

The rifle range in the backyard extends nearly to Canada, as there are very few people remaining around here. 8 of 9 farm houses are abandoned, and our schools are closing left and right.

This year, our high school football team has a new name....again. CBEMS is the name of our football team, because it is composed of students from Cando, Bisbee, Egland, Munich, and Starkweather. And this is 9-man football. Not enough kids to form an 11 man team.

Next year, the grade schools will also close in two more of those towns, with the exception of Cando. Ah....yes......peace and quiet, fresh air, clean water, and no neighbors. This can really spoil a guy.

Joel

Joel

OLIVER 1900 FWD
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 21 Post by candoarms

Upon further refection I have come up with another facet to the story.

My opinions and observations are based upon the premise that septic systems are self regulating and self sustaining.

In other words, outside bacteria are not necessary to start the septic reaction or sustain it.

Maybe someone out there has some experience with bacterial matters and can weigh in on this premise.

Jacuzzi Tubs Bacteria Sanitize and Septics
Home Improvement
Replies 21 Post by DRankin

Tnrobnz,

I read through all of the replies here, thinking I might have missed something important along the way.

When you turn your key, nothing happens.......no click.... no starter activation....engine doesn't crank over.

Since you've ruled out the ignition switch, let's discuss some of the other safety switches that are found on your tractor.

I don't know anything about your particular tractor, but most tractors won't start if the PTO is engaged. You may have a safety switch on the PTO lever, which is not functioning properly. If you attempt to engage and disengage the PTO a few times, you may find that this switch will make contact. If not, you may be able to put a meter across the terminals to find out whether or not it is closing properly.

A faulty clutch switch would cause the same problem, and can be checked using the same method.

I don't know if your tractor has a transmission neutral safety switch, but if it does, this switch could also be the culprit.

And if you have a safety switch under the operator's seat, this switch could cause the same problem.

Generally speaking, before any tractor will start all of these switches must be closed. The clutch must be depressed; the PTO must be disengaged; the transmission must be in neutral; and the operator must be in the seat.

My tractor doesn't have all of these safety switches, as I am able to start mine without having to sit on it -- but most tractors have at least three of these safety switches on them.

Your problem could be as simple as a having a loose connection at one of these switches, or having some debris caught up in the tractor that is causing one or more of these switches to function improperly.

A problem with one of these safety switches will usually make itself known after using the tractor one day with absolutely no problem, and not being able to start it the next day.

If you are careful, you could place a jumper wire across each of these safety switches to eliminate the bad one. Just make sure your tractor is in neutral and that the PTO is disengaged before attempting any of this.

Please stop in to let us know what you find, or to go on to the next step.

Joel

Farm Pro 2420 won t start
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 49 Post by candoarms

Good Morning, Mike.

Glad to hear you got the problem fixed, but you didn't waste anyone's time. With each problem solved I learn something new, which is why I joined this group.

Thank you for reporting back to us.

Joel

Massey Ferguson MF 135 Hydraulic Problem
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 18 Post by candoarms

If it's a two wheel drive it's a good deal as they are a good operating tractor. If it's a four wheel drive it's definitely in my budget for resale!
You might want to check the clutch for free play as that seems to be about the most work we do otherr then small end jobs like working on lights.

Kubota L2850 Price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Art White

Frank,

Ad hoc, or ad-hoc.......

(Webster may not agree with my definition.)

Informal, impromptu, or for a "one time" purpose.

When speaking in construction terms.......Often slapped together from scrap materials, to serve a specific purpose, then destroyed. "I constructed an ad-hoc brace to support to the concrete chute."

In general terms, the word(s) "ad hoc" simply means that the project or the committee (in this case) was slapped together for a special purpose, usually in response to some emergency or disaster --- where acting quickly takes priority over holding elections, or sorting through resumes to find qualified people.

Hope that helps.

Joel

Windmills for electricity
Home Improvement
Replies 48 Post by candoarms

Our standard sales tax rate here in Iowa is 5% unless the point of sale is in a city or county that has a "Local Option Tax" that has been voted in by the residents of that city or county. I think the L.O.T. has to have a definete use policy before it csn be voted in, and a definite date it will expire. The last couple years I ran the furniture plant it was always a challenge to know if you charged the "LOT" on something that was built outside the tax aeria ans hauled into the tax aeria, so finally on any that were questionable I would call my cousin who is a state sales tax auditor and ask her, she kept me out of jail. Frank.

Sales Tax Question New York
Home Improvement
Replies 13 Post by hardwood

Shut em off before dismounting, a man in town died this week as a result of climbing off an idling tractor with the bush hog running. <br>
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Looks like he slipped as dismounting, knocked tractor into gear, foot came down under wheel, pinning him down till the bush hog got him. <br>
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Being careful is easier and only takes a little extra effort than dying that way....:-(

Tractor Safety
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by randywatson

Kenny my "American" Dodge Ram was built in Mexico.

Brake light on trailer wiring
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 22 Post by earthwrks

It continues to accumulate miles. I have heard that this seems to be a common problem but the Ford Motor company doesn't want to acknowledge it.

Ford F150 Odometer Problem
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 8 Post by retcol

Aside from the fact this should be in the classifieds, a price might get you more attention.

Mitsubishi MT-180 54 Attachment Blade
Mitsubishi
Replies 2 Post by Murf

Murf; Wow, you better keep your address a secret, otherwise a bunch of us freeloaders may show up for breakfast. My kind of eatin. Frank.

What makes Canadian bacon Canadian Bacon
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 15 Post by hardwood

I had a 6-month membership with AMSOIL ($15) and put their product in the tractors engine, hydraulic unit, MMM box and front axle. I chose AMSOIL because I couldn't find any other alternative other than automotive synthetics in my area. Also AMSOIL delivered to my door within 2-days of placing the order! This past winter was a breeze with the synthetic hydraulic oil in the system. The FEL & 3-Pt performed well after start-up as if it was warmed-up. The quirky membership arrangement and group-hug newsletters are bizarre...I just want oil...not a society.

Amsoil Oil do you use it
Parts and Repair
Replies 31 Post by bloggins

Hi Art,
I am pretty sure you are correct on the seat. There was not bracket, it must have been removed. Thank you again.
Do you have any idea if the sideways horseshoe brackets are an avaiable item through a dealer or do I need to fabricate those?
Appreciate the help.

Joel

Kubota backhoe hookup
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by netpoke

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I have been told that it is important to get (within reason) the most tractor you can afford. I have borrowed and rented tractors in the past and smaller tractors work me more than I work them.<br>
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Here is the deal...<br>
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Kubota M8540 HD:<br>
85hp 4wd Tractor,<br>
Hydraulic Shuttle Shift,<br>
Second Remote on back, R4 Tires $27845.00<br>
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Kubota LA1353:<br>
Front Loader with<br>
SkidSteer Quick Attach $5795.00<br>
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Third Function Valve for Loader $950.00<br>
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I think the R4 tires are going to loose me too much power so I will probably just go standard tires which is -$40.00<br>
I can probably do without the Third Function Valve for the loader -950.00, and the 2nd remote ($ dont know, dealer never broke it out), but they would be nice.<br>
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The tractor is just the half of it and I am concerned about the cost of implements. I will probably poor-boy implements for a while.<br>
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I have compared this local price with another dealer and he is about $1100.00 less over-all. The dealer that is less is about 300 miles away, each way. I have a trailer and all it would cost me is time and gas.<br>
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If I am going to be eating rice and beans to afford this thing I want to make sure I am getting a square deal and not leaving any money on the table.<br>
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How do these prices look too you?<br>
<br>
Thanks<br>
alt255

Kubota M8540 Price Check
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by alt255

I believe it's permatex that builds "Thread restore". It is an epoxy and will renew the threads and it works quite well. I've yet to have it fail in any applications, I currently have it loaded out to freind to remedy a stripped spark plug hole in a Wisconsin engine.
The last package I had went bad after a few years on the shelf so I had to buy a new package to fix a oil line going into a head from a turbo. I haven't had it fail yet and have done quite a few repairs with it.

The oil pan bolt does require regular removal so it is important to use proper gaskets to allow for lower torque applied so not to strip it. I'd consider your choices well as you know you will be there again!

Kubota B7510 Stripped Oil Pan Plug
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Art White

Thanks Murf.

I almost forgot about the watering at night (I usually don't water), but I know folks who have gotten fungi doing so.

Soil is great around here. I planted an area about 9 days ago - and the grass is already over an inch tall. (Granted, we got 10" of rain over 6 days last week.)

- Jason

Turf report thanks Murf
Garden and Landscape
Replies 6 Post by JasonR