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    Battery replacement

    I need to replace the battery in my six year old tractor before the really cold temperatures arrive. Would appreciate suggestions, it’s for a b2601 if that matters.
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    Cabelas

    My opinion of Cabelas has been going down hill ever since they were taken over by Bass pro. Now I get an email from them pushing Toyota’s vehicles. WTF. Since I rarely buy anything from them anymore their Card is going in the drawer.
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    Bicycle riding

    Can’t knock a 79 yr old for riding a bicycle but might be time to put training wheels on it. The Pres. falls off while stopping!!
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    What’s the longest you’ve gone without sleep

    I’m going thru a bad bout of insomnia so far 2 days and nights, I guess I will be making a Dr. appt.
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    Washing machine shot craps

    As the title suggest I need a new washing machine so what’s you all’s favorite brand. By the way I don’t have $1000 to spend on the latest and greatest. Only three people in the house so just a basic reliable machine. Thanks for any input.
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    Cleaning up oak leaves

    Wondering which would work best for clearing and cleaning up fallen oak leaves, pine needle rake or landscaping rake ? Opinions please
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    Scammer frauds

    So last night my wife who as onset dementia got scammed by some Scammer basstardoo. Talk her out of her ss# and also one of bank accounts # Which I closed and filed fraud alert with the three credit bureau’s and put a freeze on credit . And explained the situation with our bank. Any other advice...
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    Paper plates

    Anyone else having trouble finding paper plates in the stores? Around these parts it’s like the toilet paper issue a few months ago. Wtf
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    Walking, Trail Shoes

    I’m looking for a new pair of walking-trail shoe, any recommendations from the tractor people ? I have had new balance in the past but not happy with their waterproofing. Sorry this was supposed to go in off topic
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    How much antifreeze

    I***8217;m confused, some people would say what***8217;s new.:eek: B2601 owners manual in the fluid section says radiator plus overflow = 4 gallons, in the maintenance section it says 4 qts. Anyone know which it is ? Small radiator I***8217;m guessing a gallon
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    Hearing aids

    Anyone have experience with Signia hearing aids from the VA ?
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    Old and dumb

    I swear the older I get the dumber I get. Just spent 45 minutes cutting grass with the brakes on, had ear protection on so I didn’t hear the hst tranny screaming. I guess the tranny suffered a little extra wear :mad:
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    Slight smell of hydraulic fluid

    Sometimes while working my b2601 I get a smell of hydro fluid usually backing up or a tail wind. I have checked the tractor top to bottom for any leaks and nothing. Hydraulic fluid stays full every time I check. Wondering if it’s the vent tube doing it’s thing ? Anyone experienced this
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    New owner

    I officially own my b2601, paid off the Kubota loan and extended the ktac insurance for another year @ $290. I can now go back in debt for a 2019 ram 1500 truck . Oh yeah !
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    Changing trans & hydraulic fluid

    On my B2601 the owners manual shows 3 drain plugs for changing the trans & hydraulic fluid. I was checking the Messicks web page and it indicated there was a fourth drain plug towards the front of the tractor? Can any B2601 owners tell me how many drain plugs you removed changing fluids. Thanks
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    Do you all remember your first concert

    My first concert was Deep Purple and Buddy Miles . Long time ago, 1971
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    Tractor not being used for 3 weeks

    Mid Missouri is getting drenched in rain so my b2601 will probably be barned for three weeks . Should I start it and let engine warm up every couple of days or just leave it alone. Have owned it for a year but has never been setting for more than a couple of days with out playing, I mean working...
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    Rops light question again, sorry

    I know this subject has been hashed over but my question is- has anyone bought lights from Rops light . com ? They claim easy installation plug and play, which is what I'm looking for because I'm lazy and know nothing about electrical stuff
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    Checking Hydraulic fluid

    After my tractor sits for a few days and I check the hydraulic fluid nothing is on the dipstick but when I reinsert the dipstick it shows full. Anyone else experience this ?
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    Pto selector lever

    Anyone have trouble moving the pto selector lever from rear attachment position to midmount position ? Sometimes my lever seems stuck and I have to work with it for a few minutes before it will move