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    RTV-X1140 - benefits of a hand throttle

    Hi MoCo, this is a good video to see how the existing hand throttle kit does actually fit a X1140:-
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    RTV-X1140 - benefits of a hand throttle

    Yes, from a couple of accounts, it is short. However, it is a matter of finding a different path to connect both ends, and it likely means temporarily taking off the bottom guard and go under and through that way, which I understand works well. For some reason there does not appear there is a...
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    RTV-X1140 - benefits of a hand throttle

    I have been reading up and watching videos that were posted way back since early the Jan 2021 (on this and a number of other Forums), on the benefits of adding a hand throttle to RTV-Xs, and on similar and earlier Kubota models. It seems the major reason advocating a hand throttle is to raise...
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    FEL Bucket tilt Drifts down over 2hrs

    The debate on the matter of the bucket tilt drifting down has probably run its course, but there is a principle that needs to be iterated. A double acting cylinder filled both ends with oil and with both ports closed off, either at the cylinder itself or with disconnected quick couplings, can...
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    FEL Bucket tilt Drifts down over 2hrs

    A lot of people do not understand the importance of good rod wipers on hydraulic cylinders. The two major areas contamination enters a hydraulic system are the air breather and the cylinder rod seals. This is basically due to vacuum or below-atmospheric conditions "sucking" in dirty air. Firstly...
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    FEL Bucket tilt Drifts down over 2hrs

    A couple of points: * all spool valves leak to some degree, depending on the clearance between spool and body, the amount of overlap at the lands, the viscosity of the oil/temp of the oil, etc. * new piston seals on a new cylinder barrel should not leak, but worn seals on a scored barrel will...