Recent content by BobInSD

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    l3560hst loader counter weight

    I did something similar to GrizBota's approach, only my goal was to put more (70%) of the weight on the rear wheels. I carry IBC totes full of green firewood across sometimes bumpy ground and don't want to destroy my front axle. This gave me numbers closer to what NorthIdahoWolfman came up...
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    Warm up time in Winter vs. Summer

    My manual implies that this extra time is to warm up the (hydrostatic) transmission fluid: It does say to operate at 50% of rpm until the time passes. I try not to lift anything heavy or rev it too high during that time (but move around to hitch up an implement, for example. With my gear...
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    !5-40 Rotella oil

    Not worried. I should have said that it was "less of a concern for me" due to my typical usage. If somebody needed to worry about such issues, is ain't me.
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    !5-40 Rotella oil

    Thanks for the report. This is what I was guessing but it's good to hear from the trenches. I'm not as worried about sheering at higher temps as some. As an acreage owner (vs a real farmer) I don't really push my equipment for long periods during the summer. Mowing pasture once a year is...
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    !5-40 Rotella oil

    We do see -30 here, but I hope to never have to run the open station tractor below -10. Kubota says 10W-xx below freezing. We're well below that so I'm looking forward to seeing how the 5W-40 works (well, not looking forward to the testing at temp, but looking forward to finding out)...
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    !5-40 Rotella oil

    I hate to say it, but maybe Wally knows best? Or at least what sells where? The 5-40 was on the shelves at the Wally World here. There was at least as much 15-40, but the 5-40 was available. Mine calls for 10W-30 but I don't even know if 5W was a (common) thing when they built it 12 or so...
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    !5-40 Rotella oil

    I live in a colder winter climate and I'm trying Rotella T6 5W40 this year. Haven't had it in during winter yet, but nothing seemed to change using it over the summer. I do not work my tractor nearly as hard as many do.
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    Used l3301 thoughts/input

    I lived nearby in a previous life. When Georgia Ave was a quiet back-road and a halfway decent motorcycle route. I drove by the "capital for a day" sign hundreds of times. Also worked with a bunch of yuppies who pretended to be hippies and liked to eat lunch at the Olney Alehouse. I don't...
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    Used l3301 thoughts/input

    Has this been purchased, or is it a test drive/demo situation? Brookeville MD? Once our nation's capital? Rotella 15-40 is probably fine in that case. I use 5-sumfin now that I'm up north.
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    Side shift flail won't shift?

    Are you saying you sell couplers? I can attest to the quality of your hooks!
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    Side shift flail won't shift?

    it would move if I cracked the other banjo bolt, so it was getting fluid (both ways). I got frustrated and stole the couplers of of my grapple. Worked like a charm.
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    Side shift flail won't shift?

    Thanks all. Problem solved the quick connects themselves were somehow defective. They could push fluid, but not return the fluid. They were brand new from Summit. Thanks everybody for the suggestions. Any suggestions on where I can get decent couplers? Thanks again,
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    Side shift flail won't shift?

    Yes, off of the ground. Once my head hit the pillow I thought maybe I should bleed it? Crack one banjo bolt and push fluid out that end, then repeat for the other? I think I’ll try that after church today. It seems like a well built unit-Im hoping it’s something simple. Thanks,
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    Side shift flail won't shift?

    Problem Solved: Not Woodmaxx's fault. This seems to be a quality mower ust put together a brand new Woodmax "Hydraulic shift" flail mower. When I try to shift it with the hydraulics it sometimes twitches/jerks but doesn't move significantly. I will call them on on Monday and ask how to...
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    Telescopic sway bar

    What he said. Especially with a Cat II implement on. No room for tire chains on mine if the Cat II snowblower is on the back, and you have to be real careful centering things up even w/out chains. I can barely slide my hand between the lift arm and the tire, definitely cannot w/ gloves on.