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    MF135 swept axle, very heavy steering.

    My `65 135 is horrid to drive, due to very heavy steering. Should the king pins be vertical, (looking from side) and angled looking from front? Anyone know what the angles should be?
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    How long from SFI application to acceptance?

    I submitted an application for SFI on 21 Sept, but it is still saying "checking application" How long are they taking for others? Maybe they need to work a 6 day week?
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    Lorry weight tickets.

    Due to a few niggles with a wheat sale contract, (late collection, late payment, 2 lorries more than contract arriving asking to pick up grain, late notification of claim (2 months) etc, I decided, for my first time ever, to ask to see the weight tickets. After 2 months and numerous requests...
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    Can I claim £ for time claiming off insurers?

    A car went through my hedge, leaving a hole to be fenced and gapped up with whips. Can I add my time spent on phone and email chasing it to the bill for the works?
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    Strawberry growbag disposal

    How do I break apart 2000 bags to separate the plastic (waste) and compost (useful)? The roots and crowns are larger than the hole they were planted through, so will not easily shake loose even when the bag is cut. Any ideas how the big boys do it, or how can i make a simple machine to help? .
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    Any ideas how to cure this oil leak? MF6290

    I am trying to stop a weep from the union with a "lock nut" It seems tight, but still drips. Is there any gunk or tape like PTFE that will help? (Under block, inside right hand rear wheel)
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    How can I mend this?

    Head off of a 3 cyl diesel. I cannot find a replacement, so any ideas? Cast rod stick weld? Braize? JB weld? Local firm don't want to try to repair it.
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    Howard Super Rotaplanter

    The belts on my broadbean planter are about to perish away, any ideas where I could source some new ones?
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    Poland to Somerset

    I want a load of baskets bringing from Lomza, Poland to Somerset. circa 50 m3, loose packaging. Weight: 900kg. Can anybody help with this?
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    Cross compliance email

    Just recieved an email from RPA, but cannot get the link to work. Is it just me?
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    Fertilizer required

    Require; 78 tonnes urea 15 t Ammonium sulphate 21-60 13.2 t 0-0-60 16.8t 0-24-24 All to spread 24meters Delivery now to Jan. All to TA2, 5 mins from M5, Artic. access Thanks.
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    Self-propelled sprayers: Bateman - 2001 HoLo

    Self-propelled sprayers: Bateman - 2001 HoLo Category: Self-propelled sprayers Manufacturer: Bateman Price: £11500 Condition: Used Description: 24m Contour boom, Twin Lines. 2000lt tank with integral clean water rinse tank. 10851 Hours 12.4 R 32 narrow wheels, 30-40? % tread 540 / 65R24...
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    How to mark black lambs?

    How do people mark onto black fleeces? Even the bright orange does not show up. Thought about road white line marker, maybe a bit too permanent!
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    Self-propelled sprayers: Bateman - Bateman HiLo 2001

    Self-propelled sprayers: Bateman - Bateman HiLo 2001 Category: Self-propelled sprayers Manufacturer: Bateman Price: £13000 Condition: Used Description: Bateman 2001 HiLO 24m Contour boom, Twin Lines. 2000lt tank with integral clean water rinse tank. Boutmarker (removed but available)...
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    Variable pressure from spools?

    I would like to have pressure control (as on MF135) on a spool of a MF7480, to hold roller paddles down, but lets them release lumps rather than collect a gurt pile of soil. Is it possible? Can the load sensing be used? Or should I fit a nitrogen pressure sphere in line?
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    When does a crop require sulphur?

    I have in the past put ammonium sulphate on in February, then urea as 2 splits later on. Would it be as good, or better, to use a blend to put both on, at all 3 timings?
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    MF 7480 vt handbrake sticking on

    The handbrake releases mechanically but the dash light stays on, stopping all travel. It is clear of dirt and I have fiddled with the magnet and disconnected the trailer air arm. What can I look for, or do now?
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    Risk assessment for a paddock?

    We have a 1/2acre paddock/orchard opposite the Church, which has always been used for wedding parking. Mentioning it to our insurers, they will let us continue if we provide them a risk assessment. Where do I start? Any templates to follow?
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    Mole plough expander?

    I have recently acquired an old Geith moleplough. It has no chain or expander on it. The "torpedo" is 3" dia. What size expander do I need, or will it do a job without one?
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    Super Prefer - strawberry / cabbage planter

    Super Prefer planter. Excellent working order, 2 row, fully adjustable row widths, wheel mark eradicators, full set of cogs. Only £750 07970 85 85 36
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