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I have a '95 model 763 which I've owned for 2 yrs. It had 2600 hours when I bought it and I've added about 100 hours using it for general chores around the farm. It seems like every time I use it for a couple hours I wind up blowing a hydraulic line. It's never been the same hose but so far I've...

Thanks for the reply! I had found that thread and it left me scratching my head. I could understand those gradients if the engine was designed to run warmer but with a 160 degree failsafe thermostat and a low coolant level monitor it seems like the temp gauge is of little use. Did Melroe really...

My 763 has the BOSS indicating system which seems to be functioning normally with the exception of the water temp indicator. It never indicates more than 2 "bars" on the scale. I found the thermostat had failed (open) and replaced it with a Kubota part (160 degree) and was sure that would solve...

Be sure to clean (sand and/or wirebrush) the lugs on both ends of the battery ground wire as a weak ground can keep the starter from spinning though the solenoid still clicks

The fuel gauge only worked when the tank was full and troubleshooting showed the sender in the fuel tank to be faulty. The shop manual says the engine and Hyd pump need to be removed but there is, in fact, enough room to replace it as stated in other threads. My replacement came from...