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Each of your helped me more than once and in many ways. Dennis never easy to tell a loved on bye and I found this weekend recalling those in my family I have lost. My dad at 16 my Mom 2006 at 87. One sister in 2004 and another in 2015.

With out a doubt God allowed me to find TP, have found dependable friends here over the years and dependable advice. Even the suck it up answers as needed. lol

One who has not posted here I learned to respect is a man of few words but to the point (Murf he must not be Irish) is Art. Sure wish he was dealer in my part of the world.

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

Did you check the safety switch on the clutch? Also; the safety switches on the mid and rear PTOs. I also have a B7800 and the mid pto safety switch came loose and slid about 1'8 inch on the frame so it was not fully depressed preventing ignition.

kubota B7800- no power on starter solenoid wire
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by rfkulka

I have my own variation of Murf's method. Instead of a bed frame, I use a wood pallet. I choose a sturdy wood pallet atleast 6 feet long with space between the cross slats of about 1 1/2-2". If you need to renail any of the top boards, pre-drill holes for the nails in the cross slats. This wood is generally very crappy and splinters otherwise.

I flip the pallet up side down. Drill 3/8" holes thru the stringers about 3 or 4" from the front end about mid-height. Pound 3/8" diameter eyebolts thru these holes from the outside in, and fasten.

Nail a cross bar at the rear from either 5/4 x 6" or 2" x 6". Lay cinder blocks across the rear using the cross bar as a fence to hold in place.

Place a hook from the chain thru one eye. Purchase a heavy duty spring clip that has a pear shape (about 5/16" cross-section) and place it in a chain link to have the correct chain length so when pulled the front of the pallet is riding above the top of the ground.

Put the pallet in position in the yard. Dump part of a loader bucket of loose, screened black dirt between the stringers.

This is a 2 person job. You need a volunteer to help. Your spouse, girlfriend, child or neighbor. They are usually willing once they know they are the driver. I use a garden/lawn tractor to pull this slowly thru the yard.

I walk behind with a garden hoe or shovel to push the dirt around to feed the gap in the boards. The board behind the gap acts as a scraper to level out the new dirt. The wider the gap, the more fresh soil that will be placed.

Once nearly emptied, fill the pallet with another loader bucket of dirt. You will need several crisscross passes.

When complete; a campfire with brats and beer is customary!

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

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

I was walking the dog down on my driveway, noting how the spots he marks right along the edge are deep green.<br>
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I have known for years that snow does gather nitrogen from the atmosphere, and while modest it is been the main source of food for my lawn.<br>
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What was surprising to me was I noticed one large area of the lawn was really darker green than all the others.<br>
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Was it because it was i the shade? Nope. Different soil or seed? Nope.<br>
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I believe the explanation is that Dark Green area is where I blow an enormous amount of snow every winter. Ans since I did not do a Spring Fertilizer treatment it is really noticeable.<br>
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Have to get a load of SNOW of Home Depot :-)

Snow can be good for your Lawn
Garden and Landscape
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

I am reading this having the impression you have not had it long. OK the fluid is full.<br>
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I am assuming you just pulled the dip stick or sight gauge on knowing the fluid is full. <br>
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If that is all you did it may be full but could have issue with clogged filter or filters or even contaminated hyd oil. <br>
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If you are not sure the fluid and filters have been changed recently like last 100 hours or run time change it to begin with. Would say do the same with the engine oil and all filters, air and fuel.<br>
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Find out if there is a screen in the tank that needs to be cleaned also. A dealer ship should be willing to tell you. If you buy the filters there have no doubt they will. Matter of fact if you are needing to change the fluids and filters stop they and tell them what you having going on and ask them if not that any thoughts. <br>
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If this is not your issue have no idea. <br>

1999 ford 2120 compact Hydraulics
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Did you get your mower fixed?

J D 955 restarting problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by kthompson

Great improvement. Just open my first this way and it sure does work better for ME.

Subscription Alert Changes
Website Operations Howto
Replies 2 Post by kthompson

Paul, You were correct that the safety functions were the primary cause of the problem which I hope is resolved. Plan to use the tractor and mower tomorrow to sort of 'lower the weeds'.

Tractor dies when put in gear
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by 1ohndeere

One of our long term members can get you a manual for the SD1840 Lsheaffer

Shibaura Loader How to change Hydraulic Fluid
Shibaura
Replies 4 Post by DennisCTB

My 16 year old grandson has learned, if your pants are on your knife is in them.

When I went to school BOYS all carried a knife. It was a must have tool, still is. At same time a gun rack in a pickup (two wheel drive pickup with factor rims and so forth) your hunting gun was safe in it and if a teacher asked about the gun they normally liked guns.

Sad how times have changed.

As to the Kershaw they make some very fine knifes. Bought an easy open one and did not understand how easy it was and how to carry it safely and that ended my toting it. Still a fine knife.

Handy things to have in your Pocket - New Pix by jobone
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Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Handson, you thoughts on hurting your back...that my friend is the reason we bought the ferris as our second ztr. It has full suspension with springs and shocks and larger commercial mower size tires and oh yes a great seat. Not air ride bit my recliner is not as good.

Our Bushog which was their mid level when I last viewed their product line (not aware of a dealer for them near me any longer but pleased with that mower) basic seat, smaller tires all lead to bouncy ride if lawn is not very smooth. The Ferris run at least 50% faster than the Bushog and is much smother ride. Tire size and the pressure means probably the most to the ride. Not seen a ztr that wants the tires pumped very tight.

Zero Radius vs Compact Tractor with easy mount deck
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

Thanks for asking.

It was a bad ground wire from the starter to battery.

Farm Pro 2420 Starter Issues
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 48 Post by jebass

Expanding to Handy things to have in your pocket. I bought this Kerskaw pocket knife at least 30 years ago. 2.25 inch locking blade with rubber handle. For its size you do not notice it your pocket. Nice to have with you .

Things you should have in your toolbox
Shop Tools
Replies 5 Post by jobone

I did the relay thing many years ago and it starts every time. My Cub-Cadet is a 1994 model and is still running strong with no problems.

I enjoy Hog hunting. I'm from Michigan and the feral hog population is almost non- existent. The local game farms are like shooting domestic animals.

My best experience was with a guide service that can be found on "hogswat.com". They are located in about South Central Alabama. These guys were awesome. They only night hunt and they supply the guns and ammo along with their service. A hunt is $500.00 per night. My hunt was several years ago. At the time they were using Daniel Defense AR's using .223/.556 rifles with 75 grain bullets. The small caliber AR has almost no recoil, so fast follow-up shots are possible. Hogs go down very hard! Their thermal scopes were military grade Armasights.

The hogs are found in open fields that feed in cornfields and pecan orchards. They are definitely wild animals and are not caged or fenced in and are not gamey tasting.

I hunted toward the end of February. A bad winter storm blew thru the I-75 corridor and was -20 degrees in Michigan when I left. I-75 was snow covered and later snow and rain covered. Travel on I-75 was down to 35 mph nearly the entire way. Kentucky had 4 inches of snow with about 2" of rain on top. The following night I hunted, I-75 was shut down in Tennessee from ice.

My guide was Lee. The weather was overcast. If I got more than 30 feet behind Lee, I couldn't see him in the darkness. The thermal scope allowed me to clearly see beyond 300 yards.

Hogs can run about 35 mph. My first shot was a standing shot and nearly broadside toward my left about 100 yards and went thru its heart. It spun around running nearly perpendicular to me toward my right. The second was a lung shot. After that it ran directly away from me. At that point, target size was about the size of a 5 gallon pail bottom. It jigged and jagged while running and I hit it 3 more times. At about 100 yards away it flipped over and was dead. So, I was 5 for 5 in less than 10 seconds.

They generally recommend more than one evening hunt. I only hunted for one night. You should have multiple encounters. If you don't get one, you are a bad shot!

Lee drove an older 4 wheel drive van and we vehicle stalked around many farm fields and orchards. He had a thermal handheld monocle that was tethered to a screen near the rearview mirror mount of the windshield. So I could see what he was seeing as we searched.

Be careful of the many scam artists in Florida and Texas. The hogswat guys are awesome. You will be spoiled with the thermal scope. Hunting in the dark is difficult at first and requires some getting used to.

TC33 won t start -- sometimes
New Holland Tractors
Replies 33 Post by Hogslayer