Recent content by outpost22

I've MIG welded hooks to the top of my bucket and Grapple with the implements off the machine. The only thing I would add is I've also welded large (3"-4") folding "D" rings to the sides of the bucket. There is no side clearance issue when using these since they fold flat to the side of the...

Glad you found the easy fix. Just FYI for others if this happens. I just had the exact same thing happen to my L3800...gradual loss of power, etc. Mine turned out to be some foreign object/substance in my fuel tank outflow line. First I did a fuel filter change, nothing changed. I then...

If yours is like mine, you can tuck the switch "stick" under the wiring harness that's there under the seat and it will solve the issue you describe. It won't solve the "safety" aspect in a rollover though. And I weigh 200 lbs :p Having a selectable switch may be a good option. I did this to...

Are you the first time owner of a tractor, or just this particular tractor? Just a safety tip if the former. Carry your FEL bucket low. Don't load it up and transport with it higher than the hood. Lower is better. Too many tractors end up on their nose from carrying loads too high, not to...

I agree with X chaining it. Also make sure that the tractor is insured ON YOUR TRAILER when it is hauled. Some insurance only covers tractors ON YOUR LAND. I use chains and straps, just cuz I'm paranoid ;) It looks like you're buying the tractor from a dealer based on the picture. I'm sure...

I've seen similar "erosion" in a gas engine due to exhaust pipe being vertical and ingesting rain water. Does your exhaust stack mount vertical or horizontal? If vertical, this damage could be water ingestion. If horizontal, I would go with cracked/warped head as a suspect.

Ron Is the Quick Attach system physically bent or are the hydraulic cylinders "out of time"? If they are "out of sychronization", you might try bleeding the hydraulic valve at the fitting. Mine are "in time" so I haven't had this problem. If the actual coupler is bent, then it becomes a...

Before you go spraying anything, you need to know what your plan is. Do you have a university extension service near you? Do they have a farm advisor on staff, or a local farm supply with a field agent? What weeds are you trying to eliminate? Simply "killing everything" may make things...

I use both weld on hooks (top) and 3" "D" rings on the sides of the loader bucket. The "D" rings don't protrude out the side, allowing for normal width clearance. They come in really handy for pulling things at times. Mobile welders are everywhere. Learning to weld is not hard. Learning to...

That sounds about right. I can't remember now what it cost back then. I will say that I wouldn't want anything HEAVIER than the 60" on my L3800. I'm sure the 40 series will handle the 72" easily. With the quick disconnect set up and the grapple, it can feel quite nose heavy. Make sure you use...

I feel your pain. My driveway is 2/3 mile long and all gravel. My plow attachment (quick connect to FEL) has "mushroom" skids on it and they could be bigger. I'm thinking about welding steel skids to them for more surface area. The "mushrooms" work well until the terrain undulates rapidly and...

I have the SGC 1060. The teeth are very tough. I pull up some fairly large rocks with it. The SGC has some rear facing teeth that allow one to pull backwards to help loosen stubborn rocks. It also helps to have the backhoe attachment for the really big ones :o I have had the grapple for about...

I didn't see that you replaced the thermostat, unless I missed it? Just starting with the most obvious thing to check. My old 7100 was used for 13 years. It suffered two broken head bolts and 2 clutch replacements in that period. Great little tractor. The head bolt issue never caused an...

You also might try a heat gun (not a torch) at the pivot source. I wouldn't go too hot with it, but heat it directly before using leverage on the lever.

The previous owner of my tractor sold it to me with 45 hours on it. I really wanted something to keep sun/rain off but would come off quickly when needed. We have a lot of low hanging trees and sometimes I have to fold the ROPS in half to work those areas. He had given me the top "cover" in the...