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Milwaukee Battery Flashing Red and Green? How to Fix?
Sep 9, 2026

Milwaukee Battery Flashing Red and Green? How to Fix?

Seeing your Milwaukee battery flashing red and green? This common error stops charging but is often fixable. Our guide explains the causes, like bad connections or temperature, and provides simple, step-by-step solutions to fix it.

How to Operate a Boom Lift: Step-by-Step Guide
Sep 9, 2026

How to Operate a Boom Lift: Step-by-Step Guide

How to operate a boom lift: step-by-step guide. A boom lift is easy to run once you know the sequence. Start with a walk-around. Check the tires, fluid levels, and labels. Test the ground controls before you get in the basket. Then move to the platform and identify the controls. Left joystick handles the main boom and swing. Right joystick handles drive and steering. Toggle switches control extend, jib, rotate, and platform level. Keep your foot on the foot pedal while moving the machine. Drive into position first, then raise the boom, swing to the work area, extend, and make final adjustments with the jib and basket rotate. Work within the machine’s rated capacity and keep an eye on the platform load.

Kubota Engine Oil Capacity Chart: A Complete Guide 2026
Sep 9, 2026

Kubota Engine Oil Capacity Chart: A Complete Guide 2026

Choosing the right engine oil is essential for lubrication and optimal performance of your Kubota engine. Here are some considerations before selecting the engine oil: 1. Climate: Oil viscosity varies depending on the temperature. In hot climates, a thicker oil like 15W-40 provides superior high-temperature protection, while a thinner oil like 10W-30 ensures easy starting and helps prevent damage in colder temperatures.

How to Measure PTO Shaft Length?
Sep 8, 2026

How to Measure PTO Shaft Length?

A PTO shaft that’s too long or short can cause serious damage. This guide details how to measure PTO shaft length accurately. Learn the easy unhooked method, how to calculate your cut, and what common mistakes to avoid for a perfect fit.

Boom Lift Sizes Explained: How to Choose the Right One?
Sep 8, 2026

Boom Lift Sizes Explained: How to Choose the Right One?

Boom lift sizes explained: how to choose the right one? Four figures matter most when picking boom lift sizes: working height, horizontal reach, width, and weight. A small sizing mistake can lead to access issues, hard movement on site, or trouble with safe setup. Articulating booms offer up-and-over access for working around obstacles. Telescopic booms provide longer direct reach for open areas. Compact units in the 30 to 45 ft class work well indoors and in tight spaces. Mid-range units from 45 to 80 ft cover most commercial and off-road jobs. High-reach units above 80 ft are for taller structures but need more setup space. Width often decides whether the machine fits through gates and aisles. Weight affects ground load and transport. Check the access route and ground conditions before choosing.

Yanmar Engine Serial Number Lookup and How to Decode It?
Sep 8, 2026

Yanmar Engine Serial Number Lookup and How to Decode It?

Whether you are planning a complete engine rebuild or just need to replace your old oil drain plug, we have all your Yanmar engine needs covered. At FridayParts, you can source a vast selection of quality Yanmar engine replacement parts and other Yanmar parts. Please send your model number and replacement part number or the engine serial number to our experienced team and we’re standing by to help with any of your Yanmar replacement parts needs.

Kubota 3-Point Hitch Parts Diagram: A Complete Guide
Sep 7, 2026

Kubota 3-Point Hitch Parts Diagram: A Complete Guide

Kubota 3-point hitch parts diagram: a complete guide. Use a Kubota 3-point hitch parts diagram to verify your tractor’s components before placing an order. This covers lower links, top link, lift rods, stabilizers, pins, and brackets. Many hitch repairs go off track after parts have been removed or mixed together. A careful check now can save a second order later. The main parts include lower links that carry the implement load, a top link that sets the implement angle, lift rods that raise and level the lower links, and stabilizers that limit side movement. Pins and retaining clips are often the first parts to go missing during reassembly. Check the left and right parts separately, as they may not be interchangeable. Match by model and serial number.

Do Lawn Mowers Have Alternators?
Sep 7, 2026

Do Lawn Mowers Have Alternators?

So, do lawn mowers have alternators? Not in the way you think. Most use a stator-based charging system. This guide explains how it works, why your battery is still crucial, and how to tell if a bad battery or faulty stator is your problem.

Takeuchi Serial Number Lookup: How to Find Takeuchi Replacement Parts with Serial?
Sep 7, 2026

Takeuchi Serial Number Lookup: How to Find Takeuchi Replacement Parts with Serial?

You may find a dealer document in circulation that describes a decoding convention for the serial itself: the first three numbers give the manufacture date, with the first number indicating the year and the next two numbers indicating the month. This may work on many machines but it’s not a general rule published by Takeuchi. The most reliable way to identify the year of your Takeuchi equipment is to trust the plate and confirm with your dealer.

CAT Excavator Bucket Size Chart: How to Choose the Right One?
Sep 6, 2026

CAT Excavator Bucket Size Chart: How to Choose the Right One?

CAT excavator bucket size chart. The right bucket depends on more than width. Linkage family, stick pin diameter, link pin diameter, face spread, and pin spread all matter. If any of these are wrong, the bucket may not mount at all. A 312 machine uses 65 mm stick pins and a 221 mm face spread. A TB family machine uses 110 mm stick pins and a 441 mm face spread. Width matters, but it comes after fitment. Common widths for 312 machines run from 18 to 60 inches. TB family buckets range from 30 to 80 inches. Duty class also affects performance. General duty suits lighter soil. Severe duty handles rock and abrasive material. A cleanup bucket is wider but not meant for heavy digging. Check pin size and ear spacing before width.

How Much Does a Tractor Tire Weigh? Weight by Size and Type
Sep 6, 2026

How Much Does a Tractor Tire Weigh? Weight by Size and Type

Wondering how much does a tractor tire weigh? The answer varies from a few hundred pounds to nearly a ton. This guide breaks down the factors affecting weight, including tire size, construction, and heavy liquid ballast.

Got A Stuck Hydraulic Cylinder Pin? New Easy Way to Remove It
Sep 6, 2026

Got A Stuck Hydraulic Cylinder Pin? New Easy Way to Remove It

Are you struggling with a stuck hydraulic cylinder pin on your excavator, backhoe or other heavy machinery? You’re not alone. Many fleet owners may resort to the “heat and hammer” methods that are seemingly helpful. In fact, this traditional method isn’t as practical as you thought. In this guide, we will presebt the reasons and the safest way to remove seized cylinder pins.