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    TB260 won't spin flail mower

    I tried connecting my flail mower for the first time to my TB260. This is the first time I have ever had anything connected to AUX1, so I'm probably just doing something wrong. Here it is connected to the TB260: Other side where the case drain is also connected: Not sure what the purpose...
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    Takeuchi TB260 - where to tab into hydraulic pump to feed hydraulic quick coupler?

    I received the AIM hydraulic quick coupler kit last week, and spent the weekend getting the hoses routed into the hydraulic area of the machine. I installed the valve/solenoid in the front corner as seen here: Blue marked hose goes to the lock side of the cylinder and the yellow goes to the...
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    AIM hydraulic quick coupler too wide for thumb - how to shave 10mm off the inside of the thumb ears

    Just got my AIM QC for my TB260. Unfortunately, its 10mm too wide and my TAG thumb won't slide over it. So I guess take out the grinder and start grinding away at the inside of the thumb boss on the side with the lock pin?
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    How to separate glass from door frame (Takeuchi TB260)

    I've been slowly fixing up my recently purchased 2018 TB260 and one of the last things I'm trying to fix is the main door. I got a new lower hinge since the original one was "off" even after I straightened it out as best I could. However, the door still binds really tight when closing and I...
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    Takeuchi all metric threads except for hydraulics fittings that are all British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSPP)

    I picked up a 2018 Takeuchi TB260 and I need to add a case drain to it. As I understand it, all the hydraulic fittings are BSPP. Here's where the OEM case drain kit connects to the tank: Right now my hydraulic tank has a male plug in that hole. So I'm thinking that's a 1/2" male BSPP plug...
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    Replacement bushings have the wrong groove pattern for grease to flow

    I'm in the process of fixing up my Takeuchi TB260 and am replacing the main bucket pin and bushings. I got the new oem bushings in yesterday and toss them in the fridge overnight without inspecting them first. Knocked them in this morning and then noticed the grooves that allow grease to flow...
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    Picked up 2018 TB260 and have a couple of questions after looking it over

    I found a 2018 TB260 with 2,368 hours on it that appears to be in good shape overall. Found a few issues I'd like to address. First question, my Lock N Lube won't fit this fitting: Do you guys know of a slim tip that will fit? It also has to be at a slight angle to clear the bucket back...
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    Taki TB290 being dumped when reaching 5000 hours

    Been looking at used TB290s and it seems almost all the ones for sale at reasonable prices are right around the 5,000 hour mark. For example: Do these typically only last about 5k hours before needing major repairs/overhaul? I can handle changing pins and bushings, but if the undercarriage...
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    1983 GMC C7000 dump truck w/ 427 gasser - Where to get parts

    I just picked up a C7000 this past weekend and it made the 2 hour drive home with no issues. Steady Interstate cruise at between 60 - 70 MPH. Here she is: This is my first medium-duty truck and it has air-brakes, which are also new to me. Per the labels in the glove box, it is configured...
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