Recent content by TEC

In my vineyard (100 vines) I use a light weight push mower with ball bearing wheels. Can't justify the expense of an atttachment for the tractor. But for commercial purposes you might consider an under fence mower attachment...

I have a B7510. It has smoked at start up since new and it's now 12 yrs old, approaching 1,000 hrs. Smoke at start up doesn't seem to have hurt anything. After all, it's a diesel. As to the rattle, lots of stuff is packed into a pretty small area and harmonics can cause close things to rattle...

Having done several hundred holes for trees, vines, and posts with a B series tractor I find that removing any sod makes a big difference for a good bite. Then, proceed a foot at a time, raise the auger to spin clear the dirt and continue. Trying to dig the hole in one pass will often result in...

Good to know you have it fixed to your satisfaction. Yes, the manuals can be problematic. The translation of them to English leave a lot of room for error; especially, when they're applied to numerous implements and tractor combinations.

The only other thing I can suggest is to refer to the manual for the deck/tractor and insure that the adjustments to the mower links are correct. On my B7510, the rear links are the most important for the height adjustments. My deck will raise until it just hits the front hangars and then I can...

Not sure if this is the problem, but seems you need more lift. check the lift arm position on the lower links. http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12160

Might I ask where you got your tool bar/bedder as I've been looking for one. TIA

I added one to my B7510 and use it to plug in my 12V trailer sprayer.

Another under the floor on the pivot point for the forward/reverse rocker pedal. The others are on any attachments that may be on your tractor.

FWIW; when you put the deck back on make sure you pin the brackets back up or they(brackets) may get bent when you raise the deck. Don't ask me how I know that.....:eek: