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    Bandit 250XP issue

    2010 Brush Bandit 250XP w/ a 142 Hp Caterpillar diesel - ran fine in the a.m. then when we tried to chip round 2 it wouldn't start. Info came on like usual when you turn the key but when you turn it further to start, nothing happened, no click, nada. I pulled the diagnostic codes & got error SPN...
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    Stihl 193T vs 194T

    Was looking on Stihls website & saw that they've got a 194. What are the main differences in that & the 193? Anyone run one & would you recommend the 193 or 194? We currently have an 020, two 200s, & a few 201s but was thinking of getting a smaller, lighter climbing saw...
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    Maple tree issues - different from other posts :)

    I've got a client that has a Maple tree in their front yard that is exhibiting some dry, crispy, wilting leaves w/ larger dead spots (1st pic). The 2nd pic is a different Maple tree that has small brown spots on the leaves. This one is pretty common as I've seen it quite often on a lot of Red...
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    Eastern Red Cedar issues

    We've got some Red Cedars on the farm & the branches are dying. The smaller ones (4-6'ers) seem to displaying more dead branch tips than the larger Cedars. Located in VA & we've had a cooler / wetter spring than normal if that makes a difference. Here's a pic of one of the smaller ones, any ideas?
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    Four wheeler won't start

    Not sure if this is the right forum for this post but was hoping y'all that know more about wrenching could help me. I've got a 2013 Arctic Cat 700 cc quad & it won't start. I replaced the battery & when I turn the key, I hear what I think is the fuel pump (like it used to) but then when I push...
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    Tree drowning help

    Planted an 8' tall Kwanzan Cherry tree last year & it's drowning out. Given we've had record rains the last 18 months but is there anything I can do to save it? It's on a good grade, lots of red clay (non-permeable) soil, but we dug the hole plenty big/deep & used good planting mix. Took a...
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    250XP starter

    Need to replace the starter on our 2010 Bandit 250XP. It has a 142 Hp Caterpillar diesel if that makes a difference. Where's the best place to purchase a new one & can someone run me through how to install a new starter? Is it like a vehicle - just disconnecting the battery & swapping the new...
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    Stihl 441 C-M

    Thinking about purchasing a MS 441 C-M Magnum - are they good or not? If so, how does it handle & does it feel balanced w/ a 25" bar?
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    Leyland Cypress help

    We have a client that has a row of about six 20-30' Leyland Cypress. One has a bunch of this orange stuff & a few are showing signs of yellowing needles (which they said this one did before getting this orange stuff). Any ideas what it is & if there's a treatment for it?
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    Carlton 2500-4 stump grinder hydraulic leak

    Got a Carlton 2500-4 stump cutter & the control side drive wheel just started leaking hydraulic oil. Any ideas what this might be - a seal maybe, & how hard is it to change?
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    Bagworms

    There are bagworms infesting some Emerald Green Arborvitaes. What's a good product to spray them with & when should you spray in VA (Zone 7)? Thanks!
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    New trailer

    I'm looking at purchasing a new 18-20' long 10k or 12K tandem axle equipment trailer for hauling our tractor, FEL, & attachments. I like the Bri-Mars I've seen but what about Big Tex & CAM? I don't know much about heavy duty equipment trailers so lookin' to y'all for advice. Who makes a really...
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    Scag mower won't engage

    I've got an older Scag 36" WB & went to flip the switch to engage the mower deck this a.m. & nothing happened. The mower itself runs fine (12.5 Hp Kawasaki FB460V), but the deck won't engage. Any ideas where to start w/ the electronics? The walkbehind has been sitting in the shop all winter...
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    Bandit 250XP radiator fan blades

    We have a 2010 250XP w/ very low hours & it started heating up on Friday. Sounded funny & didn't throttle up/down just right. I took a look after work & found that all the plastic radiator fan blades are broken to pieces. They're between the radiator & the engine block w/ a wire mesh "screen" on...
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    Splitting maul / axe

    Friend of mine asked what's the best way to split logs for firewood & since we don't split by hand I honestly couldn't answer that. What kind of splitting axe/maul do you recommend?
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    Bandit 250XP tire pressure

    We've got a 250XP w/ 80 psi max tires, what tire pressure do y'all recommend? We've been running 72.5 psi but they always look low. Guess the tires are the "suspension" on these things?
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    Tree id help

    Got another one to ID, any ideas?
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    Oil leak

    We have a Carlton 2500-4 stump grinder w/ a 27 Hp Kohler gas motor. It's in darn good shape but the motor is leaking a little oil somewhere down low. I power washed it yesterday & ran it for about 30 min. today but can't find the leak. It's not much oil, but is enough that after a while, all the...
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    Stihl BR600 or BR700 blower?

    We've always run Stihl BR600 blowers & are in the market for another blower. I see that Stihl now has a BR700 in the line-up. I talked to my local Stihl dealer & for what we do (tree work), he said the 600 is better suited while the 700 is better for large leaf jobs. Is this right? Anyone used...
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    Persimmon

    A client of ours has a Fuyu Persimmon & asked if it would do better if he has another Persimmon to help pollinate it? Can they cross-pollinate w/ other varieties of fruit trees or would it have to be another Persimmon or even more specifically another Fuyu Persimmon?
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