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    Repairing a leaking joystick control valve

    Willie, Here is the location for getting the 48 series seals. Nice folks. Hope it helps someone. Best regards, Jim. Matt Bol Senior Applications Engineer Kawasaki Precision Machinery (U.S.A.), Inc. 3838 Broadmoor Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Ph. 616.975.3114 Fx. 616.975.3103
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    Help with what hydraulic motor for flail

    Thank you very much. I was debating searching out the applications charts for motors. You saved me the trouble! Have a greand weekend!
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    Help with what hydraulic motor for flail

    Hey Franklinute, I just got a old SHD88 Alamo flail mower for $500. It is a PTO drive and everything works well. There are a few less than pro welds on the driveline parts. No big deal as I want to convert to hydraulic motor and run it on my Takeuchi TL140. my pump is about 22 GPM and I also...
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    Takeuchi TL150 Stalling

    Two light fault on TL150 Whack the relay box by your right foot with a hammer . If the problem goes away it may be a relay sticking. Clean all those connections. If problem keeps occurring, you may need a relay. $60 give or take a few bucks. I could not identify a non OEM replacement for...
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    Repairing a leaking joystick control valve

    Willie, Just wanted to thank you for a great help! I installed all new bushings, o rings and pistons on the right hand pilot vale on a Tak TL140. man! There is a grunch of oil in that beast. I found out by leaving the return line to tank unplugged. ugh! It took many days to de oil the...
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    Simplified wiring plan for Takeuchi TL140

    Hi Y'all. I am sick of the over engineered wiring on the Tak TL140. Has anyone replaced the standard wiring arrangement with a simplified wiring plan? I want to get rid of the lawyer inspired safety mess. Lets face it, the solenoids only want a single signal to work. Thanks, Jim...
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    JOYSTICK Hydraulic Pilot Valve PV48 Leak Fix

    Pilot Control Valve Plunger Seals ( Joystick) gentlemen, Thanks. I did the research and found a great connection for the overhaul seal kits. Kawasaki USA. They are very kind and got the seals to me rapidly. Under $40 with shipping. The warnings stated on some references seem too...
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    who has salvage Takeuchi Track Loaders ? TL140 needed

    Looking for some used components fro a 2005 Takeuchi TL140. - Bracket 0882401230 Triangle shaped front muffler support that also has the lift ring for the engine - Right Pilot control handle -AC compressor and hoses to cab Thanks, Jim
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    Takeuchi tl140 body pan drain hole locations

    Doing a front to back cleanup after rebuilding leaking right pilot valve. Massive oil contaminated dirt buildup. While pressure washing the front , we found a drain hole on each forward corner. Are there more going aft that help clean out pockets? I have removed all the pan bolt on plates...
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    JOYSTICK Hydraulic Pilot Valve PV48 Leak Fix

    Thank you. I will try searching Willy59 postings.
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    JOYSTICK Hydraulic Pilot Valve PV48 Leak Fix

    I cannot find a great post about repairing the plunger leaks on a Pilot Control valve . There where good pictures of the entire procedure. Any one know how to find that one? Thanks, Jim :confused:
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    Takeuchi TL150 Stalling

    Locate the fuel line on the filter that comes from the tank. When your machine dies, take that line off the filter and blow into until you hear bubbles in the tank, put the line back on , turn the ignition on and wait a moment for the fuel pump to recharge the lines. Run it. Mine did the same...
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    2006 Takeuchi lt 140 value?

    You want a manual e mail me at cooneycreekfarm@hughes.net Green light is for one / two way flow. Orange is detent so you get continuous flow / stop with one push of aux button
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    Tak TL140 REWIRE

    Parts machines Tak TL140 Thanks, I will look them up.
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    Tak TL140 REWIRE

    All, Has anyone done a rewire job on a Tak TL140? Looking for used wiring harness or knowledge on electrical connectors on all solenoids. I am awaiting replies from advertised dismantle machines. No word yet. My sometimes wiring problem only affects the A B Auxiliary circuits. And that...
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