Recent content by Bruce Fehring

My situation is: 1) the tractor started coughing and quit. 2) I cleaned the air filters. 3) I changed the fuel filter, which was filthy. 4) I tried to purge air from the system using the little button designed to do do. 4) I have the battery on trickle charge 5) when i try to re-start the...

Thanks for these. Now I could use a link to a youtube video on replacement of the pump. My situation is: 1) the tractor started coughing and quit. 2) I cleaned the air filters. 3) I changed the fuel filter, which was filthy. 4) I tried to purge air from the system using the little button...

Can anyone provide a link to a schematic of an M59 fuel system, including both e fuel filter and the fuel pump. Photos would also be helpful

I was digging out some roots with my Kubota M59 (Backhoe BT1200) and when I finished I retracted the boom with the intention to lock it for transport, only to find that it would only retract enough to get the pins within 2" of the boom lock. It comes up and sounds and feels like it is seating in...

Thanks for the input. My gut is telling me that the problem lies in the solenoid only because the issue arose after a major overheating event and the solenoid and starter sit right next to all that heat. However, it may also just co-incidentally be in the starter switch. I do have an Metex...

I have a ZD18 mower and have gone through three 40 amp fuses (large green one located near starter) in the past few days. It tends to blow while starting the machine after having it has been turned off for a while. Of course, the fact that it is blowing is indicative of the fact that there is a...

Nice of Ob1 to tell you a way to get her home. Now I'm sure that Phil is wondering why the heck the 40 amp fuse keeps blowing. I'm also wondering. My zd18 mower keeps blowing the 40 amp fuse located near the starter (I believe it is somethimes referred to as the 'fusible link"). Anyone out...