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When you say it will not start, do you mean the motor turns over but will not crank up? Or do you mean it will not ever turn over?

If it turns over and will not crank up it could well be a fuel issue. I am not sure the engine on the model you have but our gas gator can be a bear to start at times. Have to be careful how you work the choke and throttle pedal. On ours do not pump the foot throttle or it will not start.

If it will not even turn over: are you sure the solenoid is the correct one, wired back correctly, wires are tight on the post? Check to be sure the battery cable is making connect as they should. This past Saturday had that issue to happen on one of my machines and only way found it was take it to have the battery tested and it was fine. Battery cables can not be making good connection and no sign of acid or such there but try using wire brush or sand paper to clean up the contract areas. Of course do check the switch.

John Deere Gator 590I wont run
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Be worried anytime they are asking for more life insurance, on you!

Sadly (I do sell life insurance) I helped a casual friend with life insurance on himself and his two children. It was about twenty years latter he and one of his children were killed. The other child has been charged in the double murder. Really sad. If it is true the child did kill their sibling and Dad, did they do it just for the money? Regardless the reason, very sad.

Signs your Wife has stopped Loving You
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 9 Post by kthompson

I used my brother in laws Gannon Rollover three years ago on a series 3000 JD tractor and it worked good. I could operate the trip lever to roll it over from that tractor seat but if a cab no way of course. Their ground is very rocky and we used it to pull stones that were an issue from the ground so really not trying to rip the soil. Oh yeah, what soil? I really liked the blade based upon how we were using it and frankly that is what I think any tool or implement comes down to, how YOU will be using it. If used, try it first. If new ask who has one that you can go talk to on how it works and they MIGHT be able to show you or even allow you to try it. Don't miss the advice already given, I am sure for their experience they are correct.

Gannon Rollover Box
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

No idea where you live nor the type of grass but here (Near Myrtle Beach SC) we try to fertilizer before June. However, this year my guess is few lawns were for we went from real wet fall and winter to April and May with about 1 inch total rainfall. The last week of May we began with normal rain, maybe little more than normal and the grass began to grow. Thus now is the right time here this year.

I am a person who believes plants are much more tolerant of water and fertilizer varying than many people think they are.

Fertilizing Lawn in June Good or Bad
Garden and Landscape
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

This popped up on my computer with the most recent post and I have reread the full thread. Amazed I did not share an experienced I had years ago as insurance agent.

Had a lady who I went to church with call me upset that Allstate was not renewing her coverage due to the roof. We are in hurricane area on the east coast very much and roof damage is a big issue. As was pointed out different companies have different standards to some degree but some companies will come in such an area and tighten their standards when they want to cut the amount of insured properties in an area.

But back to my friend who Allstate was not renewing gave two reasons they would not renew: One the condition of the roof on the back of the house and the dangerous dogs. Well the dogs were just dogs. They were in a very fine metal wire fence about four feet high. The design of the fence totally wrapped around the back of the house including coming up each side of the house at least part the way. Due to the trees in the yards no way could the person seen the shingles on the rear of the house without getting into the yard with those dangerous dogs....I found that laughable and sad. Had it been my house I would have pushed the report even it required a small claim court case. I told her to ask her agent which was the truth, were the dogs dangerous or was the shingles in bad condition for obviously both were not true.

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

If you can not find a manual suggest you stop by a MF dealership and just ask if they can tell you where it hooks up. Good possibility something broke if it is not connected.

But if the spring is not broken, then it seems it would be easy to figure out what it was connected to unless that part broke. Hope you well.

Massey Ferguson 135 3PH Lever Linkage
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

There would have to be a fee sufficient to pay for the worn out batteries for swapping to work but there would have to be standards in size and design also.

One issue I have with the rechargeable batteries is how about being honest with the side affects of generating the electricity itself. There are cost and pollution with the production of that equipment and many of those options are not near as effective as many think.

Maybe we should promote true horse power.

India first ElectricTractor Sonalika Electric Tiger
Tractor Projects
Replies 13 Post by kthompson

Ever now and then you will see a post about the dangers of getting out of a tractor and brakes not set. Frankly I seldom ever set my brakes on any tractor. One reason is forgetting to release and did some driving but I am on basically level ground and normally have an implement on my tractor if using it. I found that is a good anchor IF it engages the ground. If not then no value.

If on a slope use all options to prevent it rolling.

Driving Kubota BX23 with Parking brake on
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

My current pickup purchase was driven heavy by my wife. I am sure my old one being manual trans F 250, manual four wheel drive engagement, cloth seat, had no impact on with my wife encouraging me to get a F 150 with car like ride and leather interior and auto trans and electric engaging four wheel drive. Funny when I bought the F 250 for about 25% of the F 150 that was a lot of money but the four fold price for the 150 was reasonable.

Wife or truck
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

There is a farm about 1 1/2 miles from me that was the first produce farm I knew of. I like there set up on equipment, they had a tractor for each implement and they almost never switch an implement so was told.

I agree with all said. I am working to get my implements setup as Murf mentioned. Also working to get my fel attachments on stands or shelves to make them easier to see for attaching. I have never been good at blind hitching any implement as some are. No doubt our reflex is not as quick as it use to be but at same time our brain normally keeps us from the dare devil attitude of the 20 year old who can do anything.

Over the years had a friend who got killed by his tractor (not sure how it happened but some how he ended up between front tire and a tree or such and could not breath.) but have friends who are at young ages had tractor turn overs or run overs that left them injuried for life. Oh yes remember another older man who got killed in tractor rollover...how ever had he not been drinking probably would not have happen...Seems his brain never matured.

I do find myself looking at a job or planning it more than years ago. A good thing I might add. I also am happy to mow at a speed I remain in the seat without seatbelt help.

Don't forget Moses was about 80 when he crossed the Red Sea!

At what point or age should you stop Tractoring
Everything and Anything
Replies 16 Post by kthompson

I forgot to say. I don't think Long had any mid mount implements such as mower deck. My memory is they don't have a large hyd oil flow or gallons per minute (gpm) so not sure how well a loader would work on them. Unless your tractor came with one or you were to find a used one at a good price you will find a new loader will cost more than the tractor. I know my brother's did have rear remote for the hydraulic use. Probably a dealer add on.

Attachments for Long 460 Tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 14 Post by kthompson

Have reread several of the post here. To me there are some very common points in each. Seems many are not what is called Seniors. Not sure that is true for most of us have more toys as some like to call them than when we were very young. <br>
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We learned a work ethic that often comes from farm and rural life. We were blessed to grow up with God's creation as part of our daily life and respect and care for it today.<br>
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We are willing to help a neighbor but just as willing to ask them for help. <br>
We have all benefited by TP and we have all a place in our heart of it.<br>
We all appreciate what Dennis has done and still does. (Maybe we all ought to chime in more often.)<br>
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Yes some have gone on, from TP and many from this life. May I remind each of us this life is but a preparation for the important trip in life, eternity. Be sure you prepare and pack well. Many posted about how Church or God was an important part of their life. God is really a game changer...worth investing in. <br>
May each of you have a great and blessed 2021. <br>
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Kenneth T.<br>
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Again, thank each of you for the advice, jokes, support, correction given, each and every one gave and shared.

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

The best advice I can give on starting any of the newer gas tools is to follow their directions to the letter. On my sthil I believe is something like two but no more than four pulls with choke on if engine is cold. Then bump choke off of full choke to guess called fast idle. I know if you flood my sthils you might as well find another job for at least thirty minutes for the gas to clear out.

As to the older power tools cranking easier, the sthil I use and I have discussed that in depth. He said it is due to the epa rules. The newer ones run so much leaner and that makes them harder to crank. Ok seems contrary to the flooding issue. As to Red Max being made by Husky years ago, not what I thought. Not saying I am wright just repeating what my Red Max dealer told me when I bought Red Max about a year ago. He said Red Max was bought by Husky due to Red Max was meeting epa standards and Husky was failing to. He went on to say Red Max was to become the professional line and Husky would be the consumer line. NO WAY AM I CERTAIN HE IS correct but he seemed very confident in what he was saying. Red Max and Husky did use two different types of connections on their split systems and last year they became the same which makes it seem they only recently became one company.

Oh first thing I have really learned to do on any small engine, pump the fuel bulb till it is tight. I don't care how many pumps it takes. If you don't forget two or four pulls to crank the engine.

Stihl ms170 chainsaw will not start
Shop Tools
Replies 20 Post by kthompson

I would call a Kubota dealership on this. But a careful search of their web site may help.

Compatible Backhoe for B2630 2007 Question Will BT751 back hoe fit
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

Did you get your drive shaft fixed?

I know it has been a while since your last post but wondering here, what the odds are of finding a suitable shaft or having one made that would slide together for replacment.

Then cut the old into to remove.

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

Neither am I familiar with the plumbing on that tractor. However, if there is no sign on leak on the floor then makes sense it is leaking internally.

How much fluid are you adding each time you use it?
I would suggest you check all fluid levels, not just the hyd oil level but the engine and possible the coolant. The coolant probably is not where it is going but it should be causing the coolant to look oily if it is. Just rule it out.
Is it possible it could be leaking into the combustion system where it would never affect a fluid level as it is burnt. If so would think the smoke color would help as it should smoke.

If power steering uses hyd oil then it leaking into the engine oil of the hyd system should not be a major concern to them. The engine most likely is much smaller system so track it very carefully to see it is increasing as you add power steering fluid.

Try to find a parts diagram on the pump to see what seals it has that are external surface. Would think it has to be there.

MF 231 power steering ghost leak
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

I know this was couple of months back but sorry about your wife. Hope she is doing well now.

Did you get it fixed? I have had this on one of Kubota's and all it needed was linkage lubed. Also if open linkage weak spring or trash can cause the pedal not to return to proper neutral.

AND I HAVE TO AGREE WITH MURF...many if not most Hydro trans tractors never have park brake set with operator getting off and on..I agree dangerous. Pedal too easy to hit by accident on any.

TC40D wants to keep moving
Parts and Repair
Replies 11 Post by kthompson

I now own 3 Kubotas, nearest to the size you are talking about is a B2710. It probably would handle what you are asking of it but would not suggest a BX, lift capacity is not there for height.

The best tractor to me I have ever own was a full size JD. Sold it when retired from farming and miss it greatly. It just felt solid compared to my Kubotas.

Do as Paul has suggested, write down the task you know you want it to do. Then the task you think you may come up with later. Then find out about the implement needed for that task and then find out what size tractor you need for it. Now you know the tractor size you need. Tractor size is not just horse power it is also physical size. A lot of older farm tractors have by today's standards small hp but have weight for traction and stability. They also have 3 pth capacity in height is is great with such as an auger, blade for moving dirt of snow.

John Deere vs Kubota or other sub Compact ?
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by kthompson

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

Draft control does vary between tractor brands and probably even models of the same brand. To me they take some practice to get use to them but worth the effort.

But to leveling land with tractor, hard for me to do with anything on the lift. One of the best implements I have ever bought was a pull box blade. With the distance it sits behind the tractor and with it having wheels behind it riding on grade you just level it produces better results, easier. I also find I can adjust the rear remote control pull blade much finer than on the lift itself.

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