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  1. emmett518

    Sears Backhoe seat squeaking. How to fix?

    I have a Sears Seating backhoe seat in my Deere 310L. It's squeaking when the backhoe bounces, and it's driving me nuts. Tried removing the skirt, and spraying with silicone lube. No success. Tried calling Sears, and asking for advice, and ended up with some very bitchy female who refused to...
  2. emmett518

    Who has fresh DEF?

    When the Deere mechanic came out to change the front seal on the 310L backhoe axle, he told me that Deere had worked out most of the bugs by the L series, and that I bought a pretty reliable unit if I did the fluid and filter changes regularly. He warned me though that the biggest PITA was the...
  3. emmett518

    2015 Deere 310 L backhoe not starting.

    I had to drive my 310 L backhoe over the road to help a friend plow out his driveway when his brand new blower died, three feet from the garage. My hoe has 2 new batteries, that are trickle charged when the backhoe is not being used. When I got home, I wanted to wash the salt off the hoe, so...
  4. emmett518

    Non-stick skid pads. Trying to avoid being bled.

    My Deere 310L backhoe has non-skid pads on the storage boxes. They are getting kind of ratty, so I decided to get new ones. My Deere dealer wants $98 each, and I need four. That is not in the budget. Is there an effective solution that don’t break the bank? Thanks.
  5. emmett518

    Shell Rotella Diesel. Is it worth $10 a gallon for synthetic?

    I've been feeding my 2015 Deere 310L with Rotella T4 oil. I change it yearly, as a farm machine never gets the same kind of hours that a 9-7, M-Sat construction firm puts on it. I also change the oil filter, and the fuel filters yearly. Transmission filter and hydraulic filter every two...
  6. emmett518

    2015 Deere 310L won't start after fuel filter service.

    I did my annual maintenance service on my 2015 Deere 310L backhoe. Wiped down the area, and got rid of residual dirt and debris. Drained oil, changed oil filter, and refilled crank. Removed both fuel filters, took off the water bowl from the first, removed the sensor, replaced gaskets...
  7. emmett518

    How does "float" work, and could you float a rear backhoe arm?

    I have a Deere 310L backhoe. If I push the front loader control all the way forward, it floats the bucket . Meaning, the bucket rests on the ground, and will follow the ground contours up and down. Curious how this works, and whether you could do the same thing on the rear bucket, so that...
  8. emmett518

    Found this online class on backhoes.

    Found this outstanding class on backhoes. I learned a lot.
  9. emmett518

    Forks and frame for my Deere 310 L. Do I grease?

    I threw the forks on the fork frame that I use on my Deere 310 L backhoe. Sliding the forks on the frame into position is a major PITA. I have to move the top 1/4 of an inch, and then the bottom. It's sticky as hell. Should I grease the frame and forks so they slide easily on the surfaces...
  10. emmett518

    I would love to see a video on greasing a backhoe.

    I would love to see a video on someone greasing a backhoe. I'm not sure I am doing it correctly, or what is the best way to clean up the residue.
  11. emmett518

    Not sure where to put this.... How to store gasoline...

    I keep official gas cans full of gas for tractors in my garage. I would like to cycle the gas through my truck when it gets a couple of months old, but trying to get 5 gallon cans into my truck filler is tough. Heavy, awkward, etc. Would it work to take one of those racing fuel, 55 gallon...
  12. emmett518

    When scooping with the front bucket, how do you avoid just pushing it forward continually?

    Any advice on how to avoid just shoving the stuff that you are scooping forward, instead of quickly getting it into the bucket? When I scoop, it tends to move a lot forward, rather than into the bucket. Thanks
  13. emmett518

    What am I missing on truck pricing?

    Looking to pick up a dump truck for the farm, and am finding pricing to be weird. One 2003 10 wheel goes for $70,000. Another, goes for $15. Is there a reason for this, other than someone’s own ideas of worth?
  14. emmett518

    How to prevent steamy windows?

    I use my hoe to plow snow. Until the cab heats up, the windows steam up something fierce. Any suggestions other than waiting for the heat to come up? thanks
  15. emmett518

    Cat D3. Can someone provide blade width and height?

    Does anyone know the size of a Cat D3 blade? How wide, and how high? Thanks!
  16. emmett518

    2015 Deere 310 L backhoe. Start it every day, or let it sit?

    I have a 2015 Deere 310 L loader / backhoe. I use it around my farm. Back when I was stupid enough to own a boat, I was taught that diesel engines hated to be run for short periods. Boat diesels that were used to power out of the harbor, and then back in, died in very short time periods. The...
  17. emmett518

    Lubing chain in a dusty environment. How?

    I'm working on a manure spreader. The chain and sprocket were rusty and filthy, so I removed the chain, soaked it in diesel, sloshed it around with a stick, and dried it. What is the best way to lube the chain and sprockets so that it doesn't wear, and doesn't rust? I'd love to coat it in...
  18. emmett518

    Oil. Is there any brands that I should stay away from?

    I normally buy Shell Rotella for my backhoe. I change it religiously on mfg schedule. Oil and filters are cheaper than engine rebuilds. I am going to change the oil in my F150. Other than avoiding Fram, and no name brands, are there any brands that I should stay away from? I did see a...
  19. emmett518

    You need to visit The Mahan Foundation.

    Outstanding truck museum in NJ. A must visit. https://www.themahancollection.org/
  20. emmett518

    Never get complacent.

    https://www.telegram.com/story/news/2022/10/14/man-killed-construction-vehicle-accident-leicester-police-say/10498114002/
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