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Kubotas at play. Er, I mean work!

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Warner, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. fuelrod

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    :( that's a bummer.
    It also can be a real event to find heat enough to loosen up the fuel when there just ain't none.
    If the 911 type fuel treatment doesn't work, pull the fuel filter & water separator replace/clean and fill with treated fuel.
    If you have electricity within extension cord range (before you start taking filters off) a hair dryer or heat gun should be enough if you heat them.
     
  2. fuelrod

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    I have used that with no complaints. Normally I'll make my selection on the lowest price on the shelf.
     
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  3. HoneyFuzz

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    That heat gun is a great idea !!
    I appreciate all the advice !
     
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  4. HoneyFuzz

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    I usually don't have any problems with it. I too shop lowest price...usually at my local TSC store. Just one of those things I guess !
     
  5. HoneyFuzz

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    We did the heat gun trick. Worked good enough to get it to run enough to get it back in the barn safe and sound ! Shook so hard that it loosened a radiator clamp lol. Thanks for the advice ! New filters...and fuel gunk on the way. Gonna try this stuff. Good stars. So we will see. Hope I don't need the tractor in the meantime. Thanks again for the help !!
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  6. Scottiechop

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    Isn't that some of the best there is, so I've heard
     
  7. FarmerJ

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    Because of the biodiesel content and then the sub 10*F temps, you likely were only dosing 1/4 of what you really needed per the powerservice instructions. Something I learned the hard way 12/13 winter.
     
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  8. HoneyFuzz

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    Well I'll never do that again lol !
    Hey..by #1 diesel..do you mean On Road diesel ?
     
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    Yes.

    it’s almost like kerosene.

    for your tractor, you can use dyed off-road though and save over $0.40+ per gallon depending on your state. Federal take is $0.185 per gallon and state is from a low of $0.09 to a high of $0.74 the last time I did my road tax filing.
     
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    Ok..gotcha. I've been running on road diesel since day one. Unfortunately..around here...some years ago....some company's were delivering off road diesel with some sort of bacteria in it. I changed fuel filters 4 times in one summer on all of our equipment . So after that..I lost trust in that dirty stuff.
    I'll pay the extra at pump gladly...over changing fuel filters everytime I want to get something done !
     
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  12. HoneyFuzz

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    That's a great video. Very wmeye opening ! Sounds like I'm ok getting the 911 to unclog me...and the Howes to maintain me right ?
    I bet your right..my original stuff was probably under dosed.
     
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  13. FarmerJ

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    I only keep 911 around anymore.

    I found I got better mileage, and the money saved, more than paid for me to put better tires on my truck instead of additive in the fuel.

    but like I said, my current truck has tank heaters in the fuel.
     
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  14. FarmerJ

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    Kill’em biocide will take care of that of it shows up.

    Killem EPA Approved Biocide - Products - FPPF Chemical
     
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    I've seen too many issues at a relatives that didn't always treat their fuel and had issues. Maybe a little overkill but I try to use all my summer diesel by october/November so whe I get more it has the winter mix. I then treat with additive just to be safe.

    Back to the kubotas well fueled, merrily playing! I got mine out to deal with a major blowdown blocking trails. Took about 5 hours of work and made it home as it was getting dark.

    First the grapple eyes its victims up.
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    Then it pounces!
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    Cleared a large Tamarac, a pine, and two medium, two large (16") red maples. Cleared a another big maple and four other trees off the path in other places in a few hours.
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    That will make some nice firewood
     
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    Where did you get that grapple? Looks beefier than the typical grapple...
     
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    Since only my tractor bucket can store things like chainsaws, and it has a hook for chain, I spent a little time cutting and prepping things for when I have the grapple on. I cut this maple part way in 3, "grapple-sized" pieces and the used a chain to pull it onto the road and then off to the side and finished the cuts. I also cleaned up some more blowdown including cutting a beautiful 12" red oak to chunks (I always feel bad with how pretty the grain is).

    As you can tell by how my tractor is setup for snow removal, I was NOT expecting this january heat wave!

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    Good job, working while you can
     
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