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No experience with either. We've got big hills here and my 32hp JD 4310 will pull a 3500 lb. chipper up the hills and rotary cut the hillside without a problem. Does the 990 have dry brakes? It's little brother 790 does. That would be the only downside I would know of, and it's not a big deal. The 990 would be simpler and probably more reliable (bells and whistles add more stuff to break, wires and connections that can go bad, etc). I like the bells and whistles but there's a lot to be said for simple reliability.

Deere 990 versus Deere 3720
John Deere Tractors
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Did you load test the battery or just measure the voltage? The battery could have an internal short where it would measure 12.6 volts with a meter but under load it fails. If in doubt, get it load tested. What caused you to change the battery cables? It isn't clear from your post if the horn and backlight problems started after you changed the cables or if they were a problem beforehand.

Farm Pro 2425 won t start
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
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I used to own one and probably didn't have it long enough to wear that out. Are you talking about the spider gears that engage and disengage by sliding into each other? If I'm remembering that design correctly it seems like a cone clutch would be perfect for that application.

Jinma 6 chipper feed mechanism problems
Operating and Attachments
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I'm a little reluctant to mention specific funds, so if they tank don't blame me :)

We're in Dodge & Cox Balanced fund, Dodge & Cox Stock, Vangard Wellington and American Funds Stock Fund A.

The Dodge & Cox Balanced fund is more conservative and holds it's own in poor markets. It was closed to new investors for a long time but recently reopened to them, for how long I cannot say.

Dodge & Cox is also opening a new International fund that I'm gonna get into. With all the growth overseas it would seem to make sense to get into that.

Do Any of You Invest in Stocks and Bonds
Everything and Anything
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I'm real curious to know how this works out so please do report your experiences with it.

power grader
Operating and Attachments
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Thanks for the review. I always wondered about those.

DR 6 Ton Splitter
Home Improvement
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[QUOTE=harvey;151585] I'd meant to add when buying the "cutting disks" not the "grinding disks" it is inpairative that you get the correct ferrous or non ferrous.Used in the wrong application they will come apart at full speed. Our mechanic using ferrous Zip on aluminum took 25 stiches to close up cuts when disk came apart grabbed in the cut and grinder went up his hand and arm. He had on leather gloves, long sleeve shirt, goggles and face shield. It shreaded the glove and the shirt was meaningless. I was reviewing the accident and found he had had 3 disks come apart on the project. When questioned he stated he did not know there was a difference. [/QUOTE]

Now that's very helpful information! I'm amazed that ferrous vs. non-ferrous makes a difference. I could see something special for stainless but wouldn't have considered this. The only metal cutting experience I have is with a dremel (those little carbon cutting disks explode pretty easy), a hacksaw (powered and not), and a sawzall.

The other thing about with electric angle grinders is heat. I've used electric drills that get so hot you can't hold them. Generally with air tools that isn't an issue. Do some of these things heat up so quick that you have to let them cool frequently? Or can they be used for long periods of time?

Electric Angle Grinders
Shop Tools
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Sort of an inverse problem here. I have alert notifications turned off but each time I start a new thread a notification is sent saying that my message was posted. I'm not sure if this is the intended behavior or not.

Anybody else not getting updated message posts
Website Operations Howto
Replies 44 Post by kwschumm

I was never sure about this so, in a waffling manner, I use synthetic blends :) No problems so far.

Synthetic motor oil in air-cooled engines
Garden Tractors
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The service guy at Fisher Implement in Cornelius gave me one of those vented battery caps a couple of years ago.

jd 2305 did I get a fair deal
John Deere Tractors
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[QUOTE=tsterkel;151410] Above is my question.Debating with a dealer and/or onliners will not get me where I need to be. [/QUOTE]

Neither will hostility. Good luck.

Kubota L2202 L275 piston and ring size
Kubota Tractors
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Thanks, Dennis, this looks like it will be pretty handy.

ExplorerXP Directory Size Utility
Everything and Anything
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Debris (or solidified particles) in the tank has been known to cause this type of problem. The particles accumulate around the fuel pick-up in the tank when the tractor is running and when enough of them collect to block the flow the engine stops. Then, when the fuel flow stops, the particles are free to float around and the blockage clears up. Murf's suggestion is a good one if there are any gel particles in the tank.

Kubota BX1500 Stalls
Kubota Tractors
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Joel brings up a good point about egress requirements.

Another issue may be ventilation. Maybe during nice weather you'd like to open your basement windows to air it out a bit? Glass blocks would make that a little tough :)

R value of glass blocks
Home Improvement
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Thanks Murf. I'm not too worried about belts, since many of our vehicles have had them, but still prefer a chain. Maybe it's all in my head. I've had chain issues too, an old Opel wore through the chain tensioner every 50k miles or so and fixing that was every bit as bad as changing a belt. Still, the chains give me a warmer, fuzzier feeling.

Subaru Boxer Engine Pros Cons
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 22 Post by kwschumm

You've got to get a picture of deputy dog walking across the roof. That I've got to see!

Kubota B7800 coolant temps
Kubota Tractors
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Dennis, have you used regcleaner? I've used that for a few years, have no complaints, and am wondering if you know the pros and cons of regcleaner vs. eCleaner.

cCleaner PC Cleanup Utiltiy
Everything and Anything
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Pierre, welcome to Tractorpoint.

I moved your post to a more appropriate forum and removed the links - those links are for pictures and other web sites and not for email but others can email you with the private message feature on your profile.

As for tires, I don't care for industrial R4s at all. In our clay soil they slip and slide in wet or dry and the dealer swapped them for R1 Ag tires. The Ag tires are much better for traction in mud or snow, but if you have finished lawn it will tear them up. Tires are a compromise so you need to pick the best tire for the conditions you encounter most and then figure out ways to make them work in less than ideal conditions. That could mean going with Industrials or Turfs and using chains in mud or snow.

Kubota L5740 Tire Recommendations
Parts and Repair
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Cutter, if you don't mind me asking what model Legacy did you get? 4 cyl, 6 cyl, turbo, manual or auto transmission? How is the performance?

New Legacy Today
Autos SUV Trucks
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The goal is to counterbalance whatever is on the front of your tractor (snowblower, loader, etc). I don't know about Kubota but the JD manual gives good advice on the amount of weight required. Have you checked your manual? With something like a loader the weight varies depending on the bucket load or whatever implement is attached, so you pick a compromise weight. If your tires are loaded that is part of the counterbalance weight that you take into account. Often folks will use something like a box scraper as a counterbalance, which is what I use (along with loaded tires).

Counterweight
Kubota Tractors
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