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    hydraulic fittings/couplers

    OK DAG nabit..i tried to use my 4-1 bucket about an hour ago and cant get it to connect up. Ive toggled the aux hydro's . my boom and bucket are all the way down , Ive used a screw driver to let pressure off the machine and Ive taken the male coupler/fitting loose on the bucket and let some...
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    hydraulic fittings/couplers

    thanks guys that did seem to make it easier.. i bought a back hoe attachment for it a couple days ago went yesterday and got new fittings . i used it some yesterday just to see how it worked it will take some getting use to.. it seems like it puts allot of pressure on my machine . it should work...
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    hydraulic fittings/couplers

    hey everyone , i switched out the case couplers on my case 1840 to match all the new attachments flat face couplers and wouldnt you know two of the 3 attachments ive bought so far ive had to by new couplers to match the flat face couplers i have now..lol my question is this . is there a easier...
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    fuel consumption case 1840

    i got mine from a company called cauliflower in Annapolis Maryland they were around $120.00 for the set. i changed the couplers on the machine so it works with all the standard flat face couplers/fittings on the newer attachments. you should be able to get them at any local to you hydraulic shop.
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    4-1 quick attach

    I had a piece welded between the two existing points to match a standard quick attach..it came out very nice , now I'm going to have a piece of metal replaced/added on the bottom next week and it will be finished. i have a feeling it is going to spend allot of time on the front of my machine..
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    paint for attachments

    anyone know of or use a durable paint for attachments..
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    4-1 quick attach

    I bought a used constructuion attachments 4-1 bucket today i was excited to get home and try it out to my dismay the attachment points are not the same..i didnt even bother to measure it because i didnt know there was a difference . The top lip runs the whole length of the bucket but my pins are...
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    fuel consumption case 1840

    its a non turbo i thought it smoked more than it should but i think its typical after seeing others run.. i really like this machine its very easy to operate and does everything i need . i do need to get a toothed bucket to help get into stuff a bit easier..
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    removing the muffler case 1840

    my owners manual had instructions on moving the rops forward so i did and changed the muffler fairly easy, but while i was in there i noticed some leaking and loose bolts on the right side drive , ill take the side cover off tomorrow and see if i can tighten the bolts and figure out why they...
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    removing the muffler case 1840

    i dont have a service manual and was wondering if some one can tell me if theres a easy way to remove the muffler.. im looking at it and it appears you need to remove the radiator to get it out. any advice would be appreciated..
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    fuel consumption case 1840

    changed air filters still putting out black exhaust , getting ready to put a new muffler on it today , probably a new fuel filter and hydro filter tomorrow.
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    fuel consumption case 1840

    yep it puts out allot of black exhaust.
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    fuel consumption case 1840

    im not leaking any fuel , i guess i need to get out my manual and try and locate the injector return lines , the only things ive done to this machine is change the oil and filter and mount new tires , switched out the couplers to the new style for attachments , ill read up on it tonight and see...
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    fuel consumption case 1840

    my case 1840 seems to be using allot of fuel , i recently bought this machine to work on my property but it seems to use about 5 gallons of fuel every couple hrs.. this is my first skid steer and i was wondering what would make it use so much fuel. plus i know its not a real powerful machine but...
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    wanted root grapple for case 1840 w/quick attach

    i have a case 1840 with the two handle quick attach and im looking for a root grapple attachment , if you have one for sale or know someone who does please contact me. thanks jimmy [email protected]
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