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    Log splitter

    Thanks E.W. I'm thinking I am gonna go horizontal so I don't have to stand the wood upright. Hopefully it will work as good as yours.
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    Log splitter

    Thanks E. W. What bore and stroke ram did you make yours out of and did you go vertical or horizontal?
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    LX 885 Log Splitter Attachment

    I want to fab a log splitter attachment for my lx 885. Will the auxiliary power be enough pressure to split large logs? most of wood is oak.
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    1998 LX 885 Controls won't unlock

    Mike, you were right on the money! The bucket solenoid is faulty. New Holland wants 232.46 for a new one. if I nip the plungers off and plug the 2 connectors that feed the 2 solenoids together will the control board function properly? i.e. the alarm stay off. Otherwise where can I buy one of...
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    1998 LX 885 Controls won't unlock

    Thanks Mike, I get on it tomorrow. Good info I guessing it's one of the soleniod's. I'll check in tomorrow.
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    1998 LX 885 Controls won't unlock

    Mike, The previous owner had the seat switches covered with a plate screwed down to the seat frame. I took those off and the lights went off on the gold panel. I checked all the pins you recommended and they check good. I sat in the seat and the pre check lights come on then flash seat belt and...
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    1998 LX 885 Controls won't unlock

    Mike so glad your still with me! I have a gold panel so now I am going to ask you how a guy can repair it or what to look for. I have a volt meter and a test light hopefully that's all I need. You are a good man thanks again for all your help.
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    1998 LX 885 Controls won't unlock

    Thanks Mike, I tried the sequence and it unlocked for a minute then locked up again. One thing I should mention is with the run/service switch is in the run position the instrument lights won't go out. If I switch it to the service position they will go out. Also it doesn't want to crank over in...
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    1998 LX 885 Controls won't unlock

    When I wiggle the seat belt switch the controls will unlock for a moment then lock up again so I jumped the seat belt switch and I still have the same problem. I know on Bobcats they have a Boom and Tilt Actuator that can stick but I am not familiar with the New Holland system. I just bought...
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