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    RTV recall

    Just got a recall notice for my RTV-X but it looks like it covers machines built since Jan 2021. Some thing with the ball joints. If you bought one used, you may want to check the SN.
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    Is a quick hitch worth it when you have adjustable links

    Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are. I have adjustable links and rear control lever on my 3 point arms but am thinking about using a quick hitch with a hydraulic top link to make switching implements easier and possibly without leaving the seat. The adjustable links do make hooking...
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    29 pto hp from a BX

    Just watched a video about a company developing a BX turbo. Should be for sale soon.
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    Winch motor for my woodmaxx blower chute.

    I modified a harbor freight winch for my woodmaxx blower.
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    Titan dump 30 cu ft box aint bad

    I ordered one of the Chinesium 30 cu ft dump boxes from Titan 2 days ago and today it arrived. Decided to sell the new RTV-X because it's slow and no fun so Decided this box will be a good replacement that I will turn into a backpack type box with a little more usability. Turned out that...
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    Is there anyway to stop a leather belt from slipping on an old South Bend lathe

    Yesterday I had to turn some brass bushings an my 1950s South Bend lathe and as soon as the cutter hit the brass the spindle stopped turning. The top leather belt on the step drive was slipping on the drive pulley. The belt is probably 50 years old but still in good condition. Last couple uses...
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    Wow have welding gas prices gone up.

    I haven't bought gas since right before the pandemic. Last 80 cu ft tank of 75/25 cost me $39.00 out the door with tax. I haven't done any big projects so just basically fixing stuff made the tank last until now. Yesterday I stopped by to swap it out for a full one and it was $85.03 out the...
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    Pump for 5 gallon hydraulic fluid cans. Anyone recommend one.

    I'm looking for an easy way to get small quantities of hydraulic oil from the 5 gallon bucket. I'm getting too old and weak to mess with pouring it and Wondering if there's a pump made to fit these cans that a member can recommend for transfering a quart or 2 at a time to a funnel pour...
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    Are these the same as automotive fuses? Z726 fuse.

    Today I got done mowing on my Z726. Turned it off to blow it off then tried starting it. Just click click click and found the battery had died. Found a blown fuse and it's a strange looking fuse rated at 30 amps. Looked it up at Messicks and it's a $14.00 fuse so my dealer would probably be...
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    Educate me on how to pick a grapple

    I have a tractor on order with 3rd function because I need something to help me move brush and clean up. Started looking for a grapple to buy and found a couple different designs but no real explanation of what's best for what. My needs are mostly cleaning up bushes cut with a brush cutter and...
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    Mods to a $193 ebay 3 point pallet fork

    I bought one of those Chinesium 3 point pallet fork sets for $193 with free shipping a couple weeks ago. Notheavy duty and rated for 1500 pounds according to the listing. Really the sticker on it said 1000 pounds max. Probably would explode with 1500 pounds. This is what it looks like now with...
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    Chainsaw box for my RTV

    I usually have my m18 chainsaws bouncing around in the bed and they are always in the way taking up bed space when loading the firewood chunks. I use them for anything under 12 inches now. Well I had an old bicycle hitch mount and bought a cheap Chinesium toolbox that I bolted together to slip...
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    Safety recall on my Z726XKW-3-60

    Just got a notice my new Z726 has a recall for the voltage regulator. Stop use until repaired. Not sure how many it affects but just a warning to others that may already have had a regulator replaced. Seems to be a Kawasaki recall.
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    Sickle Bar on my BX

    Last year I purchased an Enrossi sickle bar mower for my BX and haven't seen another thread about it so I decided to share a video I made about it. A perfect fit for my BX with some weight on the front to keep it down. Really does a nice job around my pond and in wet areas I can't mow weekly...