Recent content by gcmiller

It's really interesting to see how many of us are in the Raleigh area. And yes, I also remember snowmageddon. What a cluster that was.

A rod wiper also makes perfect sense. I went ahead topped off the fluid, started up the tractor and ran the bucket in all directions and everything is great. No leaks. It looks like I worried over nothing. It's just something I've never seen before. I thought maybe it was the outer seal, or...

Thanks for all of the replies everyone. I feel much better about it. I've never seen these before, but it sounds like they're common. I can see them being there to protect the outward seal like VaGlock said. Thanks again

Both of the hydraulic cylinders for the bucket tilt on my LA402 were leaking. I removed them both and took them to my dealer for him to rebuild. When I picked them up, they were in the fully compressed position. When I went to install them I had to extend them out a bit and when I did one of the...

The external spring is there for sure. I have not taken things apart enough to see the internal spring, but I triple checked with my fingers that the arm is indeed putting tension on the solenoid to help pull it out, so I feel good about the springs. Next, I removed the solenoid and quadruple...

Dave, I have the RTV900G (first in the list).

I finally found some time to do some more troubleshooting on my RTV-900. I’m leaning towards the problem being a low-quality solenoid, but I haven’t convinced myself yet. I downloaded the WSM and followed the test procedures. First, I tested the timer relay connector voltage and all was good...

Dave, excellent point about the WSM. I have one for my B2910, but I didn't have one for the RTV until now. The test looks pretty simple. I just need to wait for tropical storm Isaias to pass before I make my way out to the barn. Thanks, Gary

This past winter I had an issue with my RTV-900 where it would not turn off. It didn’t take too long to determine the stop solenoid (aka – fuel shutoff solenoid) had gone bad. It was an easy swap out and all was good until a month ago when the new stop solenoid died in the same manner; meaning...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I wasn't aware of a land lever. It looks like that could be the way to go. I'll keep an eye out for a deal.

I have a 200' x 100' field that I want to level perfectly flat. It's already close to flat, but I want it even flatter. I have B2910 HST and a 5' box blade. I want to buy a landscape rake with the thinking that I can get the larger mounds and holes with the box blade and then smooth things out...

I also use the JustRite cans... and I believe it was also because of Sidecar's suggestion. Like Bmbbm said, they aren't cheap, but they don't leak a drop. And they feel like they will last forever. I have two yellow cans for diesel and two red cans for gas...

I definitely got some good ideas here. I liked people’s suggestions of tilling and smoothing with a rake or a piece of chain-link fence, but in the end I decided to go with the box blade. I found a used Tarter 5 ft BB in great condition for $300, which I think was a great deal. Between work...

You guys nailed it. It's the shutoff solenoid. It's not moving when I turn the key, but if I move the plunger with my fingers the machine starts right up. Should be an easy fix and not too expensive. Thanks for the help. I love this forum. Gary

I have a 2004 RTV-900 with a 3-cylinder diesel. When I went to use it today it would not start. The starter spun just fine and the motor turned over, but it wouldn’t start. This happened each of several attempts I made at starting it. My first guess was that it’s a fuel issue since the starter...