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My only comment would be to make sure you know what you are doing. We have been on a septic system for 18 years with never a problem. Our neighbors on both sides unfortunately can't say that. Their builder used the same septic contractor for both houses (we had a different builder and different septic contractor). They fought septic problems for years before finally hiring another contractor to come in and rebuild their systems. Very annoying to have a toilet that won't flush.

D I Y septic system
Home Improvement
Replies 36 Post by BillBass

I have a 3ph hoe. It suits my needs since I seldom call on it for heavy-duty work. When I mount it I use the lowest pinholes on top-link mounting bracket. I believe the lowest pin position has the least leverage to apply load to the bell-housing area.

Even so, with three problems reported in one day, it does sound like Kioti might be taking a look at their designs or QC. It's good to hear that they are standing behind their product, which is what you've got to expect from an equipment manufacturer. Other manufacturers have dealt with similar situations and redesigned components have been supplied. I'd stick close to a dealer to see if a factory fix is in the works and maybe try to avoid heavy loads in the meantime.

DK35 Broke ouch
Kioti Tractors
Replies 9 Post by TomG

Your concern is a real issue We covered our basement floor with some artificial turf intended to be used for an indoor practice field. It was slightly used and a bargain. It's designed for outdoor use so moisture doesn't affect it. It does seem to hold moisture though and a few large solid bottomed things setting on top of it haven't faired too well.

I think the sub-flooring idea is good but it is a bit of work and cost. We're going to try painting the floor to see if that will lower the dampness problem enough before doing anything else.

basement floor
Home Improvement
Replies 14 Post by TomG

I'm fairly certain that the best way to shrink pics for web use is to start with smaller but uncompressed camera images. The compression done by my camera just isn't very good. I'm certain that's true for images that use text. Of course to start with small camera images, you'd have to know the pics were intended for low-resolution screen use and accept that the images wouldn't be much good for anything else.

I've added text to full sized images and then scaled them down for screen use. Text is much crisper if I shrink the pics before adding text. In photo images, I've had apples disappear from trees and flowers disappear from pickerel weed in both printed and screen versions. They're still there in full sized screen views, but shrinking and compressing the images causes detail to disappear.

Another issue I've had with my garden variety digital camera is that the small extreme short focal length lens used seem to cause a lot of perspective distortion unless the camera angle is horizontal. Point the camera down to take a pic of somebody in a chair and the corners of the walls converge at the top. I've had to use correct the perspective with my graphics editor to keep the people looking normal and where they were living from looking like trapezoids. The solution here would be a digital camera with a 'real lens' but those sure are pricey.

Despite my 'issues' I imagine that Dennis's how to will produce perfectly acceptable images for use on the site, and the service is a good one to have.

Premium Members Get Photo Album Image Load Feature
Website Operations Howto
Replies 29 Post by TomG

I haven't seen a Harley Rake in action so Art's comment is interesting. I would have guessed the action would be aggressive enough to tear up sod but you learn something here all the time. Sounds like something to keep in mind. Perhaps a similar idea is a core aerator on the high spots repeated for a few years. <br>
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I read an overly 'cute' comment sometime ago: 'Worms leveled the prairies.' I'm not sure what the comment is supposed to mean exactly but maybe the idea is similar to Harley Rakes, core aerators etc. If the soil loose then use and time will level things out. There might be trouble staying on the cart while waiting for it to work though.<br>

Pasture leveling
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by TomG

Our local dealer carries the Kub and the JD. I have taken 2 opportunities to side by side the BX2200 and the 2210. Both times coming away with the impression that the JD was the better machine. Not sure why but it seemed better built in some areas. The K has one main advantage and that is ground clearance with the mmm deck up. Other than that, the JD seemed more natural to operate. The loader is movable even at low idle, where as the K needs rpms. The controls on the JD seemed to make more sense and the hydrostat controls are more comfortable to me. I have eliminated the K from consideration unless a dealer throws one at me. Waiting for the Kioti CK20H in May...comparable to the the JD 4100 in stats but 400lbs heavier. Prices I'm getting put it more than the JD 2210...but it seems to be alot more tractor.

JD 2210 vs B7500 vs BX 2200
John Deere Tractors
Replies 28 Post by idocpilk

The 101st Airborne Division uses this model in the Trail Gator & Military Gator version. There have been instances where these machines where used in Afghanistan; they went there new and had over 1200 hrs. put on them with no services what so ever except for fuel and adding oil if needed. No filters, oil changes, or any other services. They came back pretty trashed out, but still running and after being serviced properly were back in use. They are currently being used in Iraq and the only calls for help I have recieved for my unit's Gators is one cooling fan motor. If the soldiers have a hard time tearing them up, I am sure you will be VERY happy with yours since you take good care of it.

Aging Issues
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 7 Post by Chief

I would suggest removing and replacing the fuel filter and draining enough fuel from the bottom of the tank to ensure you have no water or contaminants left in the bottom. Drain it into a clear jar so you can get a good look at the fuel for water, algae, or other contaminants. Get some VERY good diesel fuel additive (i.e. John Deere Summer Formula, Amalgamated, or Stanadyne, Power Service is OK from Wally World) and add it to the fuel in a generous amount. If you are lucky you will have to crank on the engine a bit to get it to fire up, otherwise you may have to purge the lines up to the pump and maybe the injectors if it still will not start. Hold the throttle wide open while cranking until it is firing good. Hopefully the bad fuel did not damage. (it should not have if you had a good filter installed) Once you have it started, ALWAYS treat your fuel with diesel fuel additive. I put John Deere Summer formula in my Cummins and 4410 ALWAYS. Treat that barrel of diesel too! Good luck!

Re Diesel fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by Chief

Check under the hood down next to the back of the PTO switch. There is a module plugged into the wiring harness about the size of a matchbox. You may be able to give it a sharp wack with a screwdriver or something. If not you will have to replace it in order to keep your safety stuff working. I have to "tap" mine every so often.

Cub Cadet 2130 mower deck won t engage
Cub Cadet
Replies 9 Post by Paul W

Dan,

I am sure I am belaboring the point but for the money spent the John Deere 790 & 990 are the best tractors on the market. Both are good solid, simple, & RELIABLE tractors. I had a Cub Cadet 154 Loboy (which is somewhat similar in features) for about 11 years and traded her in on a Kubota L245TP(2WD) with a L1200 loader and Kubota finish mower on back. It just did not do that well traction wise and had no ROPS. I soon traded it for a John Deere 4410 ehydro with a 430 loader and 72"mmm. What a huge difference! The ehydro is so much easier to drive and faster with turn arounds and in tight spaces. Could a 790 do the same job???? You bet! The biggest reason I got the 4410 was that an Army buddy of mine sells them and told about a 4410 that was repo'd.......wasn't long before it was mine. You will be VERY happy with the 790 or the 990. I would STRONGLY recommend that you get MFWD if you intend to install a FEL otherwise you will have traction problems. I think you will also find that a John Deere has much greater resale value years down the road. If you want to use a rotary cutter larger than 5 ft. maybe 6 ft., go with the JD 990.

Considering the 790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 20 Post by Chief

Thanks for your responses.It`s been a big help.

Jubilee tractor and rototiller
Antique Tractors
Replies 9 Post by mustang

I have both an 850 JD 2wd and Bobcat 773 skidsteer. Would like to sell both and get one tractor. Which tractor is the question (new or used)? I use the tractor to bush hog and do various home projects. The skid steer was bought to help with landscaping duties on two properties. Need something large enough but compact enough to be trailered( i have an 8500lb feldman car trailer) that has at least a frontend loader and a bonus would be a backhoe...

any idea on the value of the 850? and skid loader? tractor has about 600 hours always garaged. The skid loader is in good shape with about 2500hrs.

Thanks!

model to replace my 850 JD and Bobcat 773
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by curt spiegel

Tractorsmart.com is the place. $46.85 plus shipping. I order my oil & filters there. Fast shipping and friendly too!

Need a HST filter for L4310 online
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by BigM

Good to hear some one else with the same pbl. Mine is a655 with 1000hours and when I talked to previous owner he said he would change the oil in the whole case and that helped but not that much so my solution was to work it harder on the blower and it does not happen as often now . Any other solutions would be appreciated, but I really dont hear them and the problem hasn't got any worse with 300 more hours on the tractor. MDM

frozen rear wheel
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by murraym

Hi Mike - you should be able to get any of these locally:

Filter Bolens # Wix # NAPA # Fram #
==== ======== ====== ====== ======
Fuel 1876440 33624 3624 BG9271
Air 1872002 46270 6270 CAK530
Oil 1874139 51064 1064 PH3593A

Wix makes all of NAPAs filters, which is why the numbers are pretty similar.

Hope this helps...

Isiki Tractors
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 12 Post by JimP

My JD 950 is in pieces and my last attempt to build the engine was an expensive failure. Low range shot. I've been looking at air cooled tractors. Do I buy a new Eicher 364, or the well used Deutz 4006 with home made looking FEL which isn't running (dealer assures me it's just fine tuning to make it run) for $3500? Little success in finding used JD engine......

What to buy
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 3 Post by zwentosa

I am going to have to agree with WilleH on this new forum format. I haven't been a member that long and I was under the impression that this place was a forum for the FREE exchange of ideas and advice. Guess I will be moving on to ��actor!$net when I am completely locked out (I really resent the idea that I am not allowed to mention another site!). You have a great forum here with a LOT of experience and great folks as well. It has just become a matter of principle with me lately.......seems like just about everytime I come across a great forum or site on the internet they are free (the teaser) and sooner of later start charging for it. That is when I just move on. Hope you guys will reconsider.

Format Change And PREMIUM Member Allternative
Website Operations Howto
Replies 34 Post by Chief

Brian,

What size tires/rims do you need? How many bolt holes? Is the tractor 4WD? We probably need answers to these questions so we can help.

John Fundy

Grey market tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by johnfundy

In Virginia, just ordered a BX22 with 60" mower deck for $15,900, couldn't find any units in stock anywhere near me so went ahead and placed an order with my local dealer. Unit is due in early May.

Kubota BX22 Shopping
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by dmartin88

I am seeking to purchase a used service manual that covers a Kubota L3650- is fine even if grimy! Also thinking of
fabricating my own grill guard for my L3650 (with front end
loader) does anyone have a guard that could provide dimensions on it? Thanks.

Service manual and grill guard dimensions
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by horticurt