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    Clutch problem on Kubota B 7100 HST

    My Kubota B 7100 with hydrostatic transmission begins moving forward as soon as it starts without touching the forward or reverse foot pedals. Is this a clutch problem. I have no other issues with the tractor. The owner manual on page 31 shows clutch adjustment picture, Should i lengthen or...
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    What year was my B7100 HST-D built

    I have a B7100 HST-D and trying to find out when it was built. Will the Model numbers or serial numbers on the tractor tell the build date? Any help will be appreciated. thanks and have a fantastic and fun day. Red Cox, Stephenville TX
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    Problem with septic tank risers. Need advice

    Thanks Johnjk. I am considering the Tuf-Tite risers. Have you had any issues with yours such as ground water leaking into the tanks? Thanks for your input and have a great year. Red Cox
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    Problem with septic tank risers. Need advice

    No apologies necessary ArticiferTom; There are (2) tanks installed by a licensed installer and certified by the County inspector 10 years ago. In heavy rains, water is getting under the concrete risers sitting on top of each tank and filling both with water. the first tank is the entrance for...
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    Problem with septic tank risers. Need advice

    Thanks D2Cat; I'm not sure how tall the riser are. Will have to measure. You are on the right track. The problem is really between the top of the tank and bottom of the risers. The water does not seem to get high enough to go between the top of the risers and the riser tops. Thanks for your...
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    Problem with septic tank risers. Need advice

    Thanks SidecarFlip; I understand about the top cap, however, my problem is the water is going underneath the concrete risers where they sit on top of the tank. Rain water is going down the sides of the risers where the soil is around the outside. If I use the butyl rope between the top of the...
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    Problem with septic tank risers. Need advice

    Thanks John, I have read some about Tuf-tite risers. How are they sealed at the tank and are there different heights available. Red Cox
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    Problem with septic tank risers. Need advice

    I have (2) 500 gallon septic tanks with concrete risers sitting on top of the tanks for access to the clean out plugs. We have had a lot of rain and run off water is going under the risers and into the tanks. I have had the tanks pumped twice in the past (3) months. Is there a way to seal...
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    Considering canopy with cooling fan on a B7100HST-D

    Thanks Torch. This may be my answer. I was concerned about the draw down on the dynamo on the B7100. I sincerely appreciate your help and have fun on your tractor. "Red" Cox
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    Morning Torch, I have seen several of your post about B7100 tractor. I have a B7100 HST-D...

    Morning Torch, I have seen several of your post about B7100 tractor. I have a B7100 HST-D purchased in 1996. The tractor is in perfect condition but in central Texas I am considering building canopy and would like to install a cooling fan in the canopy. I have seen several on the forum have used...
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    Odd noise at start up on B7100 HST-D

    Thanks D2Cat; Odd about your Quote. I just hung up the phone with a dear friend of mine and he said exactly the same thing about mud dobbers. Yes I have those critters around but don't understand how they could cause that sort of noise. Do you mean on the fan blade or some where? I just called...
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    Odd noise at start up on B7100 HST-D

    Thanks Lil foot. I am hoping for a pulley bearing because as I replied to Hokie, I know nothing about the dynamo or how difficult to work on one. I love our forum and sincerely appreciate all the assistance we all receive from it. Helps a bunch. "Red"
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    Odd noise at start up on B7100 HST-D

    thanks Hokie, Did you mean push and pull on the dyno or the belt? I will try this and hope it is not the dyno because I know nothing about those things. Hope it is the pulley. Thanks for the quick reply and have a fun day. "Red"
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    Odd noise at start up on B7100 HST-D

    My B7100 HST-D has never had a real problem, however, when I started it up this morning it had a very unusual and weird sound. The sound was like a water pump going out but, of course, there is no water pump on this tractor. I immediately shut it down and looked the engine over. I could not see...
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    Considering canopy with cooling fan on a B7100HST-D

    Thanks Hokie. I appreciate the reply and have a great day. "Red"
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    Considering canopy with cooling fan on a B7100HST-D

    Thanks Russell, I appreciate the input. Have a great day. "Red"
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    Considering canopy with cooling fan on a B7100HST-D

    I have a B7100 HST-D in perfect condition and am considering building/having built a canopy incorporating a radiator cooling fan to help with this Texas heat. I have seen several canopies utilizing these fans on this forum. The tractor has a dynamo and I am not sure this will provide enough...
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    How do you hill or mulch your potatoes?

    I live in Stephenville TX. This is about 65 miles South of Ft. Worth. We have 4 acres and I have a small garden where I plant potatoes, squash, tomatoes and peppers. My first year growing potatoes I hilled them by dragging soil up around the plants and had very poor results. I have lots of...
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    Problem with top link pin to B7100

    I have a B7100 HST 4WD. The pin for attaching the top link to the tractor was there when I bought the machine. There are 3 holes where the top link can be attached. My problem is this; The pin (bolt) is so long it can only be maneuvered into the middle hole and the clevis clip has a large steel...
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    PTO shaft locking grooves on B7100

    Thanks Wolfman; That is where I locked it. Not hitting the case or seal. Have a great day. Red Cxo