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    what type of Amsoil should I use

    I was hoping someone that uses Amsoil would chime in, like maybe Bulldog. I use the HD 15-w40 marine/diesel in my 01 Duramax. The Kubota is a 2012 and Amsoil has the OE and the premium 15-40 that is engineered for 2007 models and newer, since the amsoil rep doesnt have a clue I was wondering...
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    Installing Amsoil remote bypass

    Hey guys I have decided to add the amsoil remote bypass to my Kubota. My question is there is a allen head plug in the Kubota filter head, is this a good place for the oil feed line? In my duramax the oem filter head has 4 of these plugs all on the feed side, so I would assume the Kubota is...
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    water/fuel separator

    Hey guys Ive been doing alot of work on the old Duramax lately replacing injectors. So Ive been reading on water in fuel never thought to much about condensation on a half full tank, but I guess after my second set of injectors Ill be adding a water separator to the system. My question is...
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    Blowing a 5 amp "key stop" fuse

    Hey guys, I was out hogging the other day. I was cutting an area that I needed to cross over a ditch, when I did I sunk down a little and was stuck for a couple of minutes, after working the FEL and getting out I started mowing for about 2 minutes and then the tractor just died out. When I...
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    clutch making noise @ 160hrs

    Hey guys I have a MX5100 with 160hrs on it and Im noticing my clutch is getting noisy, I can hear it at idle as if you can hear it spinning, when you depress clutch pedal it goes quite. Is this normal wear and tear or should I be concerned?
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    BH92 users

    Hey guys Im contemplating adding a BH92 to the MX5100. I was hoping some guys who use the BH92 would let me know their thoughts on it and any likes or dislikes they have. I know I can find a decent used mini ex with 2500+ hrs for 15k-20k but I wont be using it enough to merit spending that...
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    Swapping r4's for r1's

    Hey guys when I bought the MX5100 I opted for the R4 tires instead of the R1's. Mainly because the R4's are quite a bit wider, and I was doing alot of grading lots when I first started. Now for the past couple of years I have been doing more land clearing and field mowing and I have noticed...
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    Factory Kubota 3rd function valve

    Why is it so hard to find any information on a factory installed 3rd function valve from kubota? All I seem to be finding is WR longs setup through everything attachments which is probably the way Ill go, but I would really like to have something original. Does anyone know a part # that I can...
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    Accepted practice for filling tires

    Hey guys my tractor is a year and half old the dealer said they filled the tires with just water, Ive been reading on the board of different methods of filling tires. When I asked the dealer about it he said they have been filling tires with water for years and that they have never had any...
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    Exhaust re-route

    Does anyone know if you can use the stacked exhaust of a m7040 on a Mx5100? Ive done a search and havent found much. Im tired of the left side of my loader being black from the soot of the exhaust, much less sucking exhaust fumes when Im on the tractor!!
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    MX5100 and Landpride 12' batwing

    Can this be done safely? I have a few big mowing accounts that I have been doing for the past 3 yrs with a 6' landpride rotary cutter, I figured I have enough HP for the 12' cutter but not sure of the weight. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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    MX 5100 hydraulic heavy steering

    Hey guys I have a MX5100 with 150hrs on it. It has a hydraulic steering system on that is different than what I had on the L3700SU. My question is after 20-30 minutes of mowing it feels like the steering actually becomes heavy, or harder to turn. Is this a common problem or should I look into...
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    leaky hydraulic fitting

    Hey guys is there a pressure relief for the fluid in the front loader arms on kubotas? This might sound like a stupid question, but I have a leaky fitting and I want to loosen it to look at it but Im not sure if the fluid will be under pressure..........Well after reading further on some other...
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    LA844 Loader question

    Hey guys just noticed today on the loader, where my hydraulic piston attaches at the top where the pin passes through looks a little unusual. I took a measurement and it is flared out a little more than the right side. Left 2 3/4" Right 2 5/8". Should this be cause for worry the tractor is...
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    Amsoil dual remote bypass

    Hey guys I was thinking about adding a amsoil bypass to my MX5100, I have 80 hrs on the tractor, I do alot of bush hog work and am sucking a ton of dirt into the system. Does anyone have any insight if this would be a smart move or not. Thanks for all the help.
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    Best grease for all fittings?

    Hey guys what is the best grease to use for all the loader grease fittings?
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    Hydraulic steering question

    I have 10 hrs on the MX5100, I just put on my suicide knob and noticed that there is no set point. I mounted the knob at the bottom of steering wheel and when I make a full turn and then back to straight the knob ends up at top or on the side. Called the dealer and confirmed there is no set...
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    Compact pallet forks for sale

    Compact pallet forks for sale. Up to 50 hp tractor, max lift capacity 1800#. Standard skid steer quick attach. Used a few times to lift fifth wheel hitch out of truck. Selling for $600 please pm me. Im putting pictures in my garage Im not sure how to load pics on the add.
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    how to tell if the stealer filled my rear tires

    After the dealer said it was ready to go, I asked did he fill up the rear tires. He looked at me like......wooops, and then proceeded to tell me they just havent done that yet go get lunch and they will be filled when you get back. An hour later we get back and I pull up to find one of the...
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    bushogging with MX5100

    I just p/u the MX5100 from the dealer, he was showing me how I need to hook up the RCF2772 Landpride rotary cutter. He told me to leave 4"-8" of swing on cutter, and that if I left it ridgid I could break something if I was to hit anything. Correct me if Im wrong but isn't that what the slip...