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    Tractor Operating RPM

    There is a lot of discussion about engine RPM. What am I missing? I have been around tractors all my life. I was an IH mechanic in the late '60s. I have tested tractors on a dynamometer. In general tractors have a specified full throttle No Load RPM and a Full Load RPM. In general, a tractor...
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    Best RPM's for bush hogging

    In general, tractors should be run at full throttle for heavy load operations such as mowing or plowing. If the RPM is pulled below the 540 mark, you are over loading the engine and ground speed should be reduced. Mowers are designed with blade speed (feet/sec) considered and a 540 mower should...
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    L260P Water Pump Rebuild

    Need to rebuild a L260P Water Pump. All information I find says to just press the shaft through the impeller to remove. However, I'm concerned about breaking the pump housing. There seal flange housing looks a little too fragile to press against. Looks like my options are. Just do it and hope...
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    Need help....Leaking from weep holes on block--L240

    Cory, I recently acquired an L240/L206. My first Kubota for self educating purposes. I don't have answers for you, but my observations are the same as yours. I have been told the "weep holes" are for crankcase ventilation. At first, I thought I had a leaking freeze plug. A loser look found the...