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  1. MapleLeafFarmer

    Ballast weight ?

    great question but wasn't mentioned so going to assume ballast is being considered because a loader is being added to the front? if that guess on my part is right then from my school days we were taught depends on so many factors but starting point something like 1/3 to 1/2 the weight of the...
  2. MapleLeafFarmer

    Winter Diesel Treatment Review

    I too use PS to supplement what the refinery puts in winter diesel. 2oz per 5 gallon on top of premium winter fuel. Never had gelling problems and frequently plow and move logs at -30 plus whatever windchill may throw at us.
  3. MapleLeafFarmer

    Global warming in SE PA this AM

    Hmmm... we don't even get warnings when it gets down to 40... On the plus side the diesel stays free of any bacteria and mushroom growth!!!
  4. MapleLeafFarmer

    Engine RPM's

    How much weight is in your bucket and what are the starting rpms? If you are lifting significant weight and starting at lower rpms then this may be normal as your are lugging the engine if change deemed significant. But if experiencing this with little or no weight and significant rpm you...
  5. MapleLeafFarmer

    Diesel mushrooms

    almost everyday it seems we hear about diesel fuel contamination. so I cut and paste for s&g's i put together the following for those who have been lucky so far. Quote: Diesel bug is contamination of diesel fuel by microbes such as bacteria and fungi. Water can get into diesel fuel as a result...
  6. MapleLeafFarmer

    L2501 misfires almost dies when throttle opened up from idle

    same on this end. 6+ decades of never having diesel fuel problems. Last few years the green snot of death, bacteria loads, etc..... has become common across a lot of yards and farms in our area. In last 6+ decades never / ever used additives and was 100% negative towards their use. Never...
  7. MapleLeafFarmer

    BX2350 fuel nipple

    snowmobilers often replace them. Would you consider replacing them with after market? Kimpex and Wolftech are common manufacturers so if you mic the originals pretty sure they will have replacements. edit: google 90 degree fuel tank elbow Kimpex Wolftech and you will find tonnes of metric and...
  8. MapleLeafFarmer

    Battery Disconnect Switch

    On your L I would pull fuse 7 through 10 and store away from machine. (going from memory plse check OP manual for exact ones) chances of a thief being able to find the fuse box AND determine these fuses were pulled AND have spare ones in their pocket likely means they would have to steal a...
  9. MapleLeafFarmer

    New BX23S question

    its an upgrade from the ssqa so maybe for you in the not to distant future you might be able to have the choice and option of junking / selling / upgrading all your old ssqa front attachments going fwd for the new design!! Kubota baby stepping towards proprietary ssqa obsolescence??
  10. MapleLeafFarmer

    What is safe to use for removing water from #2 diesel?

    How much water entered the drum? If you are not willing to trash it all (me I would have some worry about damaging engines as repairs are very expensive these days versus a hundred bucks or whatever worth of diesel) you could siphon off the top portion for use (or drain contaminated bottom...
  11. MapleLeafFarmer

    Arctic Cat...RIP

    I agree... their announcements was about justifying closing 2 plants in MN. They didn't mention ceasing the brand or selling out to another or even consolidating manufacturing in one of their other plants around the world. They have almost 200 other plants making lots of other stuff like...
  12. MapleLeafFarmer

    Tie down straps

    I have always liked to control the wheels cause if the wheels are strapped down tight the rest is sure to follow. if trailering going to be regular occurrence i would add some e-track strips under where your wheels will be and use tire tie downs. you can get real HD ones better than the common...
  13. MapleLeafFarmer

    TG1860G weird engine running

    in the vain of keeping it simple as often its the most simple things.... (and not having experience with that carb) - after removing the carb for cleaning did you replace the gasket? - after cleaning the carb (if it has replaceable seat and needle) were they replaced as well? - does the carb...
  14. MapleLeafFarmer

    BX25 HST

    i have never owned a BX tractor but assuming it has a seat switch (occupant safety switch) I would start by trouble shooting the switch as it may not be sensing a person sitting on the seat.
  15. MapleLeafFarmer

    California in Desperate need of more nuts

    At today morning coffee shop con-fab with my peer group I was told California is desperately seeking more nuts. Apparently they are so short of nuts that the Government is considering ways of making more nuts. Now when I take my summer afternoon naps on the porch I am going to have to keep at...
  16. MapleLeafFarmer

    Its a wonderful life !!!

    yum.... 😢 restructured pork patty compressed to resemble a miniature rack of ribs. me thinks I like my meat a little more "natural" but no judgment on this end. cheers
  17. MapleLeafFarmer

    My L3301 outlasted me!!!

    or grand kids.... lots and lots of grand kids (haha) its just moving snow in winter with an open station machine has always been one of my most favourite tractor chores i do. I remember being able to go all day. Frost on the eyebrows, nose running, fingers tingling, toes a jiggling in the...
  18. MapleLeafFarmer

    Best hydrostatic range for plowing snow

    my opinion as well. depends on comfort, experience, visibility and knowledge of whats below Medium most of the time. Low when plowing next to buildings or when I don't know exactly what can be under the snow like a curb / stump, etc... Expensive damage is best avoided the slower you go. Mistakes...
  19. MapleLeafFarmer

    My L3301 outlasted me!!!

    well after 2 1/4 hrs of blowing snow in the open station L3301 earlier today I had to call it quits .... tractor was raring to go all night ..... me not so much. Finally have to admit can't do it anymore. if this keeps up going to have to break out the heated cab and buy it its own blower. Dam...
  20. MapleLeafFarmer

    Adding a parking brake warning light to the L2501

    the L33## and related has a warning light. If you are handy you could wire a E-6C080-31010 switch to a 1092C1-12V control panel light through a switched power source and for about $60 Bobs your Uncle.