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  1. J

    Star Equipment Auger Recommendations

    Anyone have experience with Star Equipment?
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    Anyone know a good source for replacement keyswitch

    Need a new keyswitch for my tak tl140. Any online sources for industrial machinery keyswitches?
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    TAK TL140 STILL LOSING POWER DOWNHILL

    Does anyone know the purpose of the "to injection pump (in)" line. My latest theory is when downhill, the fuel pump pulls air from the tank via the "injection pump (out) line, through the pump and then through the "to injection pump (in)" line.
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    Takeuchi TL140 starter staying engaged

    Starter stays engaged no matter where I position the key. Only way to disengage starter is to remove positive battery connection. I'm assuming this indicates a 'stuck' solenoid?
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    How to cut CTL/Excavator track

    I want to take some old tracks and put them across a water crossing. I've tried sawzall and cutting torch but it's a major chore. Anyone have some tips?
  6. J

    Gravity fue tank automatic shutoff nozzle

    Anyone know of a automatic shutoff nozzle that will work with a gravity flow fuel tank?
  7. J

    Need air eliminator for diesel

    When I get my machine in a nose down condition I believe the fuel outlet at the tank is sucking air which results in low power and stalling. Is there a device I can install which will burp the air out of the fuel line to the injector pump? Any recommendations?
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    Using forks for stump removal

    I've had about 20 stumps I've been wanting to get rid of. Been contemplating a stump bucket or getting my friends' excavator to dig them out. Saw somewhere on here to use forks... IT WORKED GREAT!!!!!!!! Yea, bent one a little but well worth it. Ground is super soft now, just started digging...
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    Anyone know how to disassemble tensioner cylinder on tak TL140

    Help appreciated.
  10. J

    How to install final drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

    Anyone have some tricks/ideas on how to get final drive installed. I cannot get it to go back in the hole... it goes right up to the shoulder and no further. I've greased it poured oil on it, tightened the bolts till i'm afraid the flange will break off, beat on it, jacked it up and it just...
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    How do I determine if I need new sprockets on my CTL?

    Blew a track and don't really want to buy a new sprocket too but if i have to I will. How do I know if I need a new sprocket?
  12. J

    How to load machine on trailer without picking up back of truck?

    Other than blocking under the rear of trailer I can't keep the trailer from picking up the back of truck, am I missing something?
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    Auger... how to get hole clean?

    First time using an auger the other day and it did OK but i had to do significant cleanup by hand. How to i auger a nice clean hole?
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    Need troubleshooting help Takeuchi TL140 Isuzu 4JG1T

    My skidsteer developed a knock which seemed to be coming from the front of the head, it also ran poorly and had low power. I adjusted the valves and didn't find much adjustment required but the knock seemed to go away although I was not able to put under load. Finally got to put under load...
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    Tak TL140 can the engine be pulled without removing the hydraulic pump unit?

    Tak TL140, can the engine be pulled without removing the hydraulic pump unit? Does engine come out the front or back? Anyone recommend a rebuilder near wester Kentucky?
  16. J

    Deere 333E with brush cutter terrible noise when stopping mower

    Posted in attachments too My friend mowed some brush with his new Deere 333E CTL and new brush cutter for me the other day. When he stops the mower it makes a terrible (to my ears) noise, like a shuddering screech down to stopped speed. It just doesn't sound right to me and he has no clue, just...
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    Deere 333E with brush cutter terrible noise when stopping mower

    My friend mowed some brush with his new Deere 333E CTL and new brush cutter for me the other day. When he stops the mower it makes a terrible (to my ears) noise, like a shuddering screech down to stopped speed. It just doesn't sound right to me and he has no clue, just says it's always done...
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    Tak tl140 bucket level

    Is the bucket leveling function only supposed to work in the raising motion or both raising and lowering?
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    TL140 charge relay

    Does anyone know the purpose of the charge relay and how it operates. I'm guessing it's energized when the alternator is charging and then it enables the float relay. Am I correct and if so what is the purpose of gating float with charging vs the lever lock relay?
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    TL140 Cold weather warm up procedure

    In the manual it states the following as the cold weather warm up procedure. Warming Up in Cold Weather 1. Perform the normal warm-up procedure. 2. Set the bucket cylinder at the stroke end and keep it there. Do not do this for more than 30 seconds. 3. Repeat step 2 until the bucket...
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