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I'm late to the party but Kenny covered most of it.

I would add however that since you didn't fill out your profile we don't know how much turf you're working with or where it's located. Pretty tough to be helpful without at least the basic info. Kinda like going to the doctor and only saying "It hurts.".

If you're in even a slightly rural area there's very likely a o-op or farm supply place nearby that will rent or loan (depending on what you're buying) a big spreader for lime is if it's needed. Ditto the fertilizer. Often local farmers will do the same thing.

Best of luck.

Why soil Testing is a Waste of Money
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by Murf

I understand it also protects it from the really cold freezes.

Snow here is a holiday...and we have many from snow country who retire here. They are often shocked to see brown grass in the winter here. Oh that is ugly. Seems they did not realize their northern grass had also turned brown but with a white blanket on it.

When they learn they have rye grass over seeded giving them lush green lawn year round they are happy till they learn it must be cut year round,

Snow can be good for your Lawn
Garden and Landscape
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

Yooper(Hogslayer), I purchased one of your hitches and a "Bad River" hat. I remember you explaining to me the meaning of "Bad River". I still have that hat and remember your story about Bad River every time I wear it.

Art, I was amazed to see the large tractors they use here in Niagara County. It seems there are just a few owners of these tractors and they share them among farms, or one farm leases several other farms. And every self-respecting man up here seems to have a pickup and a small tractor for personal use :)

I tripped across this site in 2003 when I had bought a 2003 JD 4310 and realized the benefit I would get from joining the site. I did not realize how much fun I would have with the great political and personal discussions that we all had. I definitely miss those days.

I grew up in a small apple farming community in the Hudson Valley, NY. There were small farms that ranged from 20 to 500 acres in size. My father was a farmer when I was less than 5 years old but sold the farm and went to work for the electric company. If I wanted to play I had to work on my friends farms until they were done for the day.

I remember selecting from allis chalmers, the little ford, massey harris, john deere, case, international, kubota(early years) and other types of tractors when going to load up boxes of apples. So whenever I see a tractor it takes me back to my youth and fond memories.

Remembering when I joined TP
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 18 Post by crunch

The hydraulic filter is a screen on top of the hydraulic pump. Look for drain hole under the trans/rearend housing. There aren't English manuals for the SD1840 , but there are manuals for similar US tractors. Email me at parts at sheaftractor.net for manuals

Shibaura SD1840 Tractor How to do Maintenence
Shibaura
Replies 2 Post by lsheaffer

This Thread can be followed in PARTS AND REPAIR <br>
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Kubota L4330 GST won t move and Service Inspect ABCDEFGH indication
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by DennisCTB

Each engine has its own tightening sequence but the principle is to start in the middle and work outwards. I use an appropriately sized straight socket bar to tighten. I gradually work the sequence several times without using a torque wrench. I have used the torque wrench as an affirmation that they are all about the same as a final step.<br>
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I think you have to be careful with a Torque wrench because most torque wrenches are so long you could way over tighten one of the bolts

Head Gasket Torque specifications Tiashan 304A
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 4 Post by jobone

I have tried one of the Aluminum Restore Products that cost $30 for a pint. It just does not last or warrant the cost.

Actually priming and spraying with Poly Paint is too much in my view and as an amateur will probably have less than stellar results.

I have found that Olive Oil gives about the same results and while it is a temporary fix and washes off it is better than nothing and costs almost nothing. Takes about 5 minutes to do.

How to Refinish Cast Aluminum Deck Table
Home Improvement
Replies 3 Post by Fatguys

Murf saw you made comment on incomplete combustion on another thread and so when is it a problem? My thinking is that soot is as you say incomplete Combustion, but when and engine is cold briefly soot will be emitted as it starts leaving a stain on near by paint, but then not as it warms up. To me this is not a problem.<br>
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But my tractor is over ten years old and I have no problems with how it runs. But I have black soot stains where the exhaust blows near some of the frame. My friend who owns a tractor said hey whats that? Soot.<br>
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I thought a little bit of soot stains was normal. It does not smoke while running.<br>
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Thoughts?

When is Soot Not a Problem and When it is
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by greyhorse

Had planned to burn at least two of my piles of cut trees that are about 15 feet tall. However the just over 4 inches of rain Friday afternoon and over the night shall I say washed that out. Needed to mow the road ditch but same rain stopped that.

So I got to prove to my wife it only takes two months or is it three to get the front porch post wrapped. Well all but one, had a aluminum wrap that was bent.

What are you working on This Weekend
Everything and Anything
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

[QUOTE=1ohndeere;199241] DennisCTBRearranged the 'safety device' under the seat and everything seems to be working properly. Am not a full time tractor man and there are numerous safety features and believe that they at times can be almost anti-safety. ThanksKen [/QUOTE]

Ken, That is great. Thanks for letting us know that it was resolved.

Tractor dies when put in gear
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by DennisCTB

Reading this brought back some memories that have been brought back to life in last few days. The damage that Hurricane Matthew brought showed itself again today as found a leak in my mother in laws house from damage to the roof from then. Twisted the loader on my tractor removing tree off that roof and replaced with upgraded loader. Have that tractor for sale, think sold it yesterday. As to the hay, decided last year I was old enough to retire from farming with the need to invest about $100,000 in barn and some hay equipment to remain in the hay business. That is reason the tractor was for sale.

Had to hire the washing of our house...too busy and has not slowed up yet. Hope you got all your task done

What is on your Spring Projects List
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

Two buttons next to the steering column will or should clear the codes. You do have a problem that will take more to diagnosis and that is going to take testing. With any kind of luck it will fail and become easier to chase. Have not had anything that is a yes it is this! Check all your wiring connections and the wires to be sure that it is not something simple.

Kubota L4330 GST won t move
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Art White

Thanks so much for the ideas.

I do not have a old steel bed frame now, I do have a Pallet. I have only one Tractor and 3 acres to work on.

At this point I think I will tackle the most egregious depressions that whiplash me when I hit them.

While I live with my spouse and 20 something daughter they do not help me with any outdoor project whether not there is food or beer :-( So I am on my own.

I think I will just dump these low spots and and back blade with the bucket or reverse the grader blade. And then hand rake.

Then I will have to see how much juice is left in this old battery as to whether I will do broader leveling efforts with the drags you folks recommend.

What do think of the drag I found on YT? Is it worth making?

Best way to level Lawn
Tractor Projects
Replies 16 Post by Argonaut

rfkuka,I loaned my Kubota B2610 to my brother and when I picked it up had problem with the mid pto lever not lining up properly. Not enough to be in gear but just a slight amount of pressure on the lever solved it. Thought when you get it home fix and on the way home thought leave it alone...a person who does not know about it will have to hunt and peck to start the tractor...has worked well.

kubota B7800- no power on starter solenoid wire
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

Hello all, thanks for the replies! I was glad to hear from Hardwood in the other "Just for Fun" thread, I think of you and your farm often, hang in there. I am still at NIagara University teaching in my 5th year, lucky to still have job. The University had a ransomware attack earlier this year which shut us down for a couple of days followed by the COVID fiasco. I was used to working online due to my days at IBM so the adjustment required some work but I already had much of my courses online.<br>
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Life has been good to me, I feel rejuvenated working around the house to accomplish things for my wife. I got tired of having to "borrow" my 4310 back from my son, so a couple of months ago I bought a New Holland Workmaster 25S with a backhoe which is perfect for me in my 1 acre lawn. It isn't the cadillac that the 4310 was but it's like heaven being able to just hear that little diesel come alive when I need it (which has been quite often lately). <br>
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I went to Farm Days in Seneca Falls for the first time last year. It was pouring rain but I managed to find Art White's booth. Unfortunately Art wasn't there but I did ask about him. Murf, Denis - sorry I didn't respond to your comments in 2019 - I commit to checking TP more often. Ken, thanks for thinking about the old gang! I am 20 miles east of Niagara Falls, 10 miles south of Lake Ontario. There are lots of wineries here, 2 within walking distance. Arrow Head Spring Winery has some decent wine. Let me know if you are ever in the area. -Joe

Commuting 335 miles to work
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 12 Post by crunch

Sounds like you have a crack in the block.

Had a buddy of mine with an old tractor that had a cracked block and he still wanted to run it without spending any more money, but only occasionally.

He drained the coolant and filled the radiator with engine oil, that way the motor was happy for occasional use.

Foton 404 has coolant in Engine Oil
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 2 Post by Fatguys

I hear what you are saying.

You could put the loader in position so that all pistons are retracted, turn engine off release pressure in Control, and disconnect the quick connects from the loader, now whatever you drain can be from the tractor only. Measure and put same amount in.

Flaw with that is the last time I did hydro fluid it went allover the place :-( so measuring no so good.

Best of luck .

Cub Cadet 6284 Hydrostatic dip stick
Cub Cadet
Replies 11 Post by minimac

If no one replies I think you could improvise by measuring the oil you drain from an oil change. Then add that amount back.<br>
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You could make a Test only dip stick from something like a solid copper wire with electric tape as the stopper.<br>
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When you know how long it should be you could buy a universal dipstick at an auto store for under 10 bucks and cut to the right length. But it would only be for measurement as it probably will not fit the one on your tractor.<br>
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it is possible 4.3 is with filter 3.6 is without filter. But I would not bank on it.<br>

Kioti LB1914 Oil Capacity broken dipstick
Kioti Tractors
Replies 4 Post by DennisCTB

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Is a tiller a good tool for lawn renovation
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by PaulChristenson

Well after getting the starter back in and charging the battery the tractor still did not start. So when all else fails read the manual. Starter safety switch ? one turn of the adjuster and ZOOM it started !!!! And started and started !!! So I pulled in the barn and started changing fluids .

Kioti LB1914 starter problem
Kioti Tractors
Replies 7 Post by BOBBYboy