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No plan for reasonable replacement.

Is the wear and vibration so bad that you have no choice?

2005 Cub Cadet 6284 Drive Shaft Vibration Fix
Cub Cadet
Replies 12 Post by greyhorse

The usual rule of thumb was to check at least annually for cracks and wear. If the running surface is shiny, suspect slippage and fix. <br>
My manual says to check tension of the fan belt daily or every 10 hours of use, but I've checked it maybe once in 15 years. <br>
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If you don't mind getting stuck in the field with a broken belt, no reason to change the belt till it breaks or starts slipping. <br>
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Well this prompted me to go check the fan belt on my tractor. It was so loose I'm surprised it turned the alternator or water pump. <br>
The belt was basically shot. The OEM belt is no longer available but NAPA had a listing and it will be in Tuesday.

How often to replace Compact Tractor Fan Belts
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by chashm

[QUOTE=StudioDTK5;199588] That is a nice looking 6284.I have one as well.Mine came with the factory blade, but no loader.I purchased a Westendorf loader for mine. It works well.I will post a few photos of mine later. [/QUOTE]

Thanks for the message. May I ask you about your #6284 and if it vibrates when you start it up and at low idle.
Mine does some vibration at startup and when I run the engine at about 900 to 1,000 rpms it levels out. It appears to come from the drive shaft, and that is why I removing it to install new u-joint and have it balanced.
The previous never used the rear PTO.

Just got Cub Cadet 6284 refinish and filter cross reference
Cub Cadet
Replies 14 Post by BeenThere

A day does not pass that a memory of my Dad does not come to mind a year after his passing at 98 and 360/365ths years old.<br>
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I used to stop by his house and open the refrigerator to see a dinner plate with two slices of bread on it.<br>
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Hmmm why was he doing that ?<br>
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Fast forward to today. Have been toasting heavily seeded bread and finding that is really tasty but abrasive enough to cut the roof of your mouth.<br>
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Ahhhh so thats why !<br>
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Thanks Dad.

The little things we remember from our fathers
Everything and Anything
Replies 2 Post by DennisCTB

This a interesting though old post on a solution I would have not guessed.

Be great to get an idea of at what age a fan belt get s dried out in years and or hours?

Kubota L2500 overheating problem
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Smitty2

[QUOTE=lsheaffer;87476] I have manual for most Hinomotos. [/QUOTE]

I am looking for a manual for Hinomoto E222

Fluid to use in Hinomoto
Hinomoto
Replies 21 Post by tdwatson

Have no experience with Land Pride or King Kutter mowers rough cut or finish mowers. But things to look at and consider:
It's weight. Metal is heavy. Normally light metal is more easy damaged and fails. Sheet metal of many rough cut mowers is what fails quickest.
The thickness of the metal. If given in gage smaller number is thicker than larger number, same as with shotgun shot or wire.
Look at the blades and how they mount.
Look at the pto shaft that comes with it. Is one simple shaft and other has slip clutch? Is one a shear bolt and other uses slip clutch? Is the pto shafts same hp rating? Does the third arm mount allow some movement to allow the mower can ride up over high spots.
Look at the gearbox if any noticeable difference and the hp rating of them.

Woods Landpride Bush Hog KingKutter Brush cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Unfortunately farm implements have never come with very good instructions probably because they're being marketed to people who already know what they are and how to use them.

The advent of the compact utility tractor which is often owned by non-farmers lead to a disconnect in this knowledge.

There are a few tips and tricks and techniques that can make a massive difference in how an implement and or the tractor is on perform. For example one item that I feel every CUT should be equipped with is a hydraulic top link. By lengthening and shortening the upper link you change how that blade engages the ground. In the case of a box blade if you lengthen the upper link the box rotate back onto it's 'heel' in the front cutting edge is raised. If that front blade is raised to just barely above the existing grade as you drive forward any high spots get shaved off in the dirt then spills down into any low areas at the blade clears. The same is true of a rear blade as you angle the blade encounters the ground. If you shorten the upper link the cutting edge gets closer to 90° to the ground surface. This causes the blade to scrape more than dig. If conversely the upper link is lengthened it puts the cutting edge add a shallower angle to the earth which causes it to bite in faster.

Similarly with a rigid upper link and draft control you can adjust with some experimentation the amount of load the box blade creates and thus adjust how much it cuts and how much material gets carried along with it.

Best of luck.

What is 3 point hitch draft control
Operating and Attachments
Replies 34 Post by Murf

I am having trouble with my brakes on my 6x4 diesel gator. My brakes are providing some resistance even when the ebrake is off and your aren't pressing the pedal. I am hoping that this is just an adjustment and was wondering if anyone knows the correct way to adjust them. <br>
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Any help appreciated. Thanks!<br>
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Rob

John Deere Gator 6 x 4 How to Adjust Brakes
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 2 Post by Rbrowni1

[QUOTE=MHarryE;199571] For CUT .... until I got my CTL - now the tractor mostly sits idle during winter as the CTL clears snow so much faster. [/QUOTE]

Hi Harry,

CUT stands for Compact Utility Tractor.
CTL stands for Compact Tractor Loader right?

Do you have two Tractors or you add the Loader to one tractor and use in the winter vs a front mounted Snow Blade on the same tractor.

I thought a Snowblade would be better than a loader for removing snow on the same machine.

But I see you have an L Kubota so that the bigger size may be the clincher.

Curious how the loader is better than the blade for your use?

Thanks for any help. Snow should be far away but never too soon to prepare.

What Rear Tractor Implement Do You Use Most Survey
Operating and Attachments
Replies 22 Post by bosco2

The original poster placed this question under John Deere Compact Tractors, it should be in the Utility Vehicle forum.

Moved to Utility Vehicle Forum.

JD AMT Gator brake
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 5 Post by DennisCTB

[QUOTE=HOEMAN00;43109] I have a 35D w/ 84" MMM and when locked up u have about8" of clearance under mower.Taking mower off is couple minute job after I did a few times andcut a 10" long RR tie to put under each wheel.Unhook front pins, pull up on blocks, unhook rear pins and PTO.,slide out.Goes on in reverse order and hook PTO up last(slide on a creeper from behindis the easiest).I take mower off about once a week.I left 43" circle of uncut grass whenSSturned full lock w/o brakes.That is turning pretty sharp.It does a superior job to my 72" woods RFM. [/QUOTE]

This is from many years ago but has me scratching my head on the technique as it is hassle the way I am doing it.

Wondering if the poster meant that he made 4 railroad tie ramps for all for wheels to get it up on blocks. Hmm wish he had posted a pix.

Compact 101 How big is too big
Operating and Attachments
Replies 31 Post by bosco2

When blowing snow in shirtsleeves...Just don't have your tractor die when you are 1/2 mile from the house...:)

Blowing Snow in short Sleeve shirt
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by PaulChristenson

I bought my unit used and don’t have a manual. How can I find out what kind of ignition I have?

1987 John Deere Gator AMT 600 has no spark
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 7 Post by Shautzy1

[QUOTE=dualhvision;199551] A little off the subject, what part of east Texas, I'm wanting to do the same thing, there's 120 acres here that I live on and I love rescuing animals, have some raccoons that lost their mother, ....[/QUOTE]<br>
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120 acres is a lot of land for raccoons. You must be one nice person as most look at raccoons as a nuisance.<br>
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They are kind cute looking when they are not rummaging through your trash or are rabid !<br>
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I have to concede though that I once saved a new born squirrel and brought it to a wild life refuge in a shoe box after nursing it with an eye dropper so they could save it . <br>
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Best of luck to you.

Raccoons and a deal on a Yanmar 1500
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by DennisCTB

I would go with cutting it as high as your finish mower will allow. Particularly if you have no ability to irrigate, without water close mowing is fatal.

I do not know about southern zoyzia but this should apply to northern varieties.

Best height for lawn mowing
Garden and Landscape
Replies 4 Post by Nottoold

Cracked shingles.

Lifted shingles, missing shingles

Lots of shingle silt in the gutters like you have to muck it out.

The forward edge looks thickened.

How do you know if you need a New Roof
Home Improvement
Replies 19 Post by Nottoold

Success really depends on the slope and drainage. Fine dust is great when no erosion is an issue.

Bad drainage and paving is a better friend, though it can be pricey.

Best way to Maintain Gravel Drive
Tractor Projects
Replies 7 Post by Nottoold

I have a weight box that I bought with my new and first Tractor a decade ago.<br>
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I was under the misguided opinion that it would be useful to me. In 10 years it sits in the shed never attached to the tractor even once. I use it to collect various odds and ends as it sits, thats all.<br>
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To be fair to the weight box I am sure it has its uses like using a loader in tight quarters. I just do not have that use where a usable rear implement would be preferred.<br>
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I have seen over the years many projects like 55 gallon drums full of concrete, etc..<br>
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Has the world moved on from weight ballast? And now all use implements for this purpose?

Tractor Weight Box
Tractor Projects
Replies 4 Post by Nottoold

Run don't look back :-)

Broken block
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by BigBoyBob