Recent content by FrankA

Thanks guys, good advise. I cleaned it all up now and have found the crack turns the corner and extends down the shaft about 2". I'm trying to find a used whole right side axle. The case part number is TC220-2731 and is available new for about $650 but I think that is the case only and not...

About 5 years ago I was mowing the property line when I came across a 10" post oak leaning against another tree across the trail. I was moving right along probably at L3, forgot about the ROPS, ducked my head and hit hard enough to send me across the steering wheel. Thank God it pushed me out...

Been having a small hydraulic oil leak since starting mowing this season. Thought it was the seal but traced the leak to the two top ROPS bolts. Tried to tighten the bolts but the bolts acted as if they were stripped. Unmounted the ROPS and this is what I found. I'm thinking my best choice...

I like to keep a log chain and a come-along with me when I'm back in the woods. So I came up with welding a piece of 1" flat to the FEL bucket, sort of a mini twin to the bucket level indicator just on the other side of the bucket. Just hook the chain and come-along between the indicator and...

Thanks for all the responses. I cleaned off a spot close to the weld and disconnected the battery. No issues after I was done. Thought I would post a pic of the project. I like to carry a log chain and a come-along when back in the woods. I added a piece of 1" flat stock to the bucket, a...

If the milky color you refer to is by looking through the sight glass, that could be the white paint painted inside the transmission to contrast the transmission fluid. To see the actual color of the fluid, aspirate a little fluid up from under the fill cap.

Is it OK to MIG weld on the tractor frame? In particular I want to weld a hook to the rear of the FEL to hold my 8 ton come along. I'm worried about electrical arcing in the wiring.

Dah! I was reading on another forum about the Kubota transmission sight glass being backed by a white background. I removed the transmission fill cap and aspirated about 4 ounces of transmission fluid into a glass jar and found the fluid to be clear and clean. Great news. So I guess the...

New to tractors. I purchased a slightly used L2800D last week. Just got the owners manual and was going through the maintenance check list and noticed the transmission oil in the transmission oil sight glass looks milky or beige in color. Engine oil and coolant look normal. Is the...

Thanks Bob.

Yes and it's been in a barn the whole time. Only issue is a mouse nest between the battery and the radiator.

Thanks Wolfman. I ordered one from Messicks yesterday but I still want a .pdf so I can read it at work.

Hello, This is my first post on OTT. I just purchased a used L2800 and FEL. I've been renting a B series tractor twice a year for the past 3 years to keep my property lines mowed. I decided to go a little bigger with the L2800. It's looks brand new with only 43 hours. The elderly...