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    What does this button do???

    Mystery Solved I contacted the JD factory they did not know either.... They contacted the factory in Japan..... They did not know.... We sent some pictures and finally got an official answer after several weeks. This is for an auto idle option that is only available in the far east. The...
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    What does this button do???

    Ok, I am convinced. But it does not work. I reved it up for five minutes straight with button on, and off.... Then I moved a control lever, no change. Either it is broke, or was never installed. Thanks for your help!
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    What does this button do???

    Thanks for the help. Just to be sure I understand what you mean, when you say full idle, you mean wide open, correct? How about long should it take? 10 seconds, or 10 minutes? I have tried it, for about a minute, and nothing changed.
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    What does this button do???

    I recently purchased a used 2008 mini excavator John Deere 17ZTS, which is the same as the Hitachi EX17, from my local dealer. It has a button on the left side of the control console, that I can not figure out what it does. When it is pushed a little green light comes on, but nothing else...
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    Do you run your mini-x at full throttle?

    I have not had mine long, but I have been running full throttle so far. Once I get used to it, I may try it at less to see how it works.
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    Newbie Earth Moving Question

    You have one good thing going for you. Right now because of the economy you can get some great deals on new, to nearly new equipment. I would be leery of buying a used piece of equipment with several thousand hours on it, unless I really knew what to look for. I just purchased a used 2008 JD...
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    Gov't Work, What's the scoop?

    If you are working directly for the federal government, the FAR has prompt pay laws... If you are not paid within 15-30 days of submission of an approved invoice you must be paid interest. If you cant get your money contact your congressperson... You will get your money fast. If however...
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