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My 4310 came with the 72" MMM set for an unrealistically low cut. So I had to adjust it so it's much higher. I like to keep the grass a bit taller so it handles the summer heat much better. It also has the effect of reducing any scalping.

Considering a Jump to a 4310
John Deere Tractors
Replies 36 Post by Iowafun

My wife and I saw the TV commercial for it. We both looked and saw it's basically a multi-axis CNC unit for small woodworkers. I have no opinion as to it's quality or performance. I wouldn't get it past the CFO since I have some carving knives. Same end product, just a little rougher and takes longer.<br>
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Now in 20 years when the kids are gone and I'm driving her nuts, then maybe she'll let me so I'll be in the shop and leaving her alone.

Craftsman Compucarve 3d woodworking machine
Home Improvement
Replies 2 Post by Iowafun

Murf you have this stomach thing up there too? My kid brought it home Friday night from daycare. Like you, I was hoping it was food related and would pass soon. Then I went down with it at 5:30 am Sunday. Still struggling with it. It's no fun at all.

Get well soon!

Illness Survey
Everything and Anything
Replies 13 Post by Iowafun

Ah the saga of owning a vehicle. Since I moved, the old F250 wasn't garaged. It hates the cold mornings. So I finally took it in. They said the glow plug module was busted so that explains the hard starts. Also the exhaust pressure sensor and tube was plugged. So fixed that too.<br>
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Now it won't start in the cold, well, it will eventually but worse than before. But when it does get running, it has that old power back like when it was younger. Plus I bought a superchip unit for it. Oh, she really gets up and goes. Nothing like 7.3L of turbo charged US metal to get a truck moving...<br>
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Now if it would only start in the cold...

Trials and Tribulations but goes faster now
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 9 Post by Iowafun

I'm missing the country living already. Been in my 1 acre subdivision house for 2 weeks. I miss the old country place really bad. Sigh.

I grew up in the burbs but enjoyed the last 4 years in the country. I never minded the smell. But then I was hitting up people for manure for the garden. Best fertilizer their is and nothing beats the taste of fresh picked veggie or melons straight from the garden.

Manners for living in the country
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 14 Post by Iowafun

Welcome back and glad to hear it's not a permanent problem even if it's a very unpleasant one. Get well so you can use the tractor this spring!

Finnaly got logged on
Website Operations Howto
Replies 10 Post by Iowafun

Harvey, if it makes you feel any better, I was getting upset at a door last week that wouldn't open when I pushed it. I was focussed on the impending home purchase. It took about 20 seconds before I pulled my head out and pulled the door open. I don't think anyone saw the incident. It happens.

Date under name
Website Operations Howto
Replies 6 Post by Iowafun

Even the number of posts may not account for the quality. I certainly can not attest to the quality of postings. All I can say is I am usually sober when I post.

Little Tractor Display by Member Names
Website Operations Howto
Replies 9 Post by Iowafun

Yeah, moderation is a good thing. I had been doing that with my wife and kid up until we moved. I haven't had my pots and pans so cooking was a real pain. But we ate a lot of veggies before the move with maybe a cooked chicken breast done up in various ways.

One of my favorites is to slice it up and marinate it using a teriyaki sauce. Makes for a nice tasting meal that is pretty healthy too.

Those healthier turkey hotdogs ain't too bad either. The kid loves them so we do indulge her a bit but in a healthier way.

South Beach Diet
Everything and Anything
Replies 16 Post by Iowafun

Cutter, seafood is so good too. Grilled with a light seasoning. Or lightly sauted. Mmmm good. Good excuse to buy a fishing boat too!!

Best Salmon I ate was at a small side restaurant in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. They got it fresh from a boat each day. Amazing... practically melted in your mouth.

A baked cod fillet with a dash of lemon or lime juice, dash of garlic powder and some basil is wonderful. But gotta shout to my buddy Halibut! Fun to catch and great eating too!

I gotta go, my Ben & Jerry's ice cream is melting.

A health forum
Everything and Anything
Replies 15 Post by Iowafun

I've had my 4310 kick out an error code for PTO issue before. So hopefully his will. Fortunately, it was a user error issue. I just needed to shut off and restart the tractor to reset the system.

4410
John Deere Tractors
Replies 24 Post by Iowafun

i haven't had to worry too much about rust. Mine seem to gather enough oil/grease during use. I wipe them and then put them back in place. But there seems to be a thin film left after I wipe them. But moisture does take their toll on them in the long run.

Hand Tool Treatment
Parts and Repair
Replies 22 Post by Iowafun

Thanks guys. We decided not to go with that house. They did some things that we'd have to undo. Tragically, the new place is only 1 acre so I don't know how long I'll be able to keep the tractor. Sigh...

In floor radiant heat systems - Help
Home Improvement
Replies 7 Post by Iowafun

Ok ok ok, time to toss in my opinion, such that it is. I have R4's on my 4310. I don't have ballast and plow with a 3pt blade. It works fine. I also had a steep drive w/rock. I didn't change the angle of the blade. I did my plowing so it was all downhill. That uses the tractor weight to my advantage.

I made one pass down (4wd) at the far side of the drive. Then I back up or turned around and drove up the clean track. Then I straddle the berm I made and make another pass. I keep it up all down hill until it's done. Moving the snow over more each pass.

If it was a lighter snow, then I could return uphill. But bigger snows make it harder to go uphill without doing some slipping when the snow load builds up.

Industrial R4 versus R1 Ag Tires for Snow
John Deere Tractors
Replies 53 Post by Iowafun

Cutter, I hear ya. I spent quite a bot of time fixing or upgrading the last two homes I owned. I'd like to live and spend time with my family. So that is a factor I cam keeping a close eye on!

Ergh Man buying a new place sucks
Home Improvement
Replies 12 Post by Iowafun

Ok EW, at least i hope we gave you some points to ponder/consider. I'd love to have more property to make an ATV trail. Making the trail is half the fun.

100-acres with ATV trails--best way to do on 3rd growth forest
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 21 Post by Iowafun

Billy, a former co-worker used the paintball method. He ended up with a lot of multi-colored deer in the neighborhood. They still kept coming around. But of you have the equipment, it may be worth trying. At the least, it will make you feel better.

What is Deer Proof
Garden and Landscape
Replies 16 Post by Iowafun

I have backed off from TP because some of the threads had gotten too attacking. It wasn't light, humorous and informative. I try to keep out of the political and religous topics because they inflame like nothing else.

Sigh... sad to lose those guys, they were fun.

TP members coming and going
Website Operations Howto
Replies 119 Post by Iowafun

Beats me. My 2000 F-250 SD has 150,000 miles and the original brakes. But I only tow occasionally so that certainly helps.

The wheels are dirty with brake dust and my wife's Expedition also is bad with dust. I'm less concerned about her brakes than with the $2k damage she did when backing into my pickup. Slow speed causes that much damage including bent sheet metal? I may look at other manufacturers for the next vehicle.

Ford Brakes Breaks
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 12 Post by Iowafun

It's never easy. My in-laws are going through a tough time with it. The mother finally passed (alzheimers) and so it's time for the estate. The father had clearly laid out his wishes and his thoughts. BUT the one sister who is the executer is keeping everything hush-hush and not letting anyone see any documents. So a brother that was supposed to buy the farm per the father's wishes is now trying to get money for taking care of the mother for the last 2 years. He insisted on taking care of the mother over the objections of the other kids.

Basically it's a real mess now with many hurt feelings that will probably never mend. It's a problem even when your wishes are clearly spelled out if the executor doesn't follow them like in this case. I feel that family is forever torn apart and now lawyers may get involved all because of one or two people.

Helping our survivors
Everything and Anything
Replies 5 Post by Iowafun