Recent content by Billybone231

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    Glow Plugs - How Long Do You Keep Them "ON" Before Cranking The Engine ?

    Thanks for that tip, I am currently away from the majority of my tools. I just remembered I have a test light in a trailer. I can at least test for 12V at each plug for power. I did locate and pull the relay off, it had some light oxidation, dirt etc. I reinstalled and kept my hand on it when in...
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    Glow Plugs - How Long Do You Keep Them "ON" Before Cranking The Engine ?

    My glow plugs must be shot! Today from inside my garage it was about 50* keyed the plugs on for 10 sec., turned it over for about 5 seconds and no start. Keyed the glow plugs again for 15 sec tried to start again and no start. Finally aggravated did so again and finally fired up with some black...
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    B2872B Snowblower Hydraulic problem

    Yes, I am aware of that little extra movement to the right. It still doesnt do anything other then move very slowly, I mean like struggle slowly... Nothing in the first movement then the next as you would mention like the fast dump feature. You just hear the hydraulics engaging but nothing then...
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    Whoo hoo, Finally got a set of pallet forks for my B2650

    They look nice! good luck. I have been searching myself for a set. I will research this brand and check the pricing for shipping as well. Are you happy with the quality of them? I see some being sold on Craigslist locally but am not sure where made or quality which has me hesitant at $800 for...
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    B2872B Snowblower Hydraulic problem

    I just switched over from my loader attachment to the snowblower for the first time. My tractor is a 2014 B2650 cab (450hrs) with snowblower. A recent purchase with that I was told that I would have to replace 2 quick connect hydraulic fittings, which I purchased from local Kubota dealer as the...
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    Salt Spreader implement

    Much thanks for the input here from all. I see the task at hand (SNOW) can and will be a burden for me all winter (which means well into Spring season for me). I have priced a set of chains for my R4 tires @$230.00 US @ the local farm supply in stock. Although, they seem like they could be less...
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    Salt Spreader implement

    If at all possible, in the near future maybe you can post a pic of your modified snowblower shoes. The shoes that are designed for this blower could use some additional help as you have found out.
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    Salt Spreader implement

    Interesting responses here, thank you. As far as the "lay of the land" I have a newly installed bluestone/gravel driveway with a large base/smaller size stone on top and all set on top of a driveway/landscape fabric to prevent washing out. Over 150' -200' it rises approx 30-40' in elevation. It...
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    Salt Spreader implement

    Thanks for your response, I appreciate the insight.
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    Salt Spreader implement

    Hello all, new member here. Recently purchased a B2650 with snowblower and have a poly spreader that I would like to utilize to throw some salt type product on my steep gravel-stone driveway after I make a pass or two to keep the icing down when needed. For those of you who have used a salt...