Transmission Care

Hitches In order for a tractor to be used with other equipment, it has to have at least one type of attachment hitch. Most tractors run on gasoline or diesel fuel, with diesel engines usually offering more power than their gas counterparts.

Horsepower (hp) This is a measurement of a tractor's overall power. Power Take-off (PTO) This spinning drive shaft allows implements, such as a mower, loader or backhoe, to pull energy from the engine to run.

Are interesting landscaping choices for a casual garden, producing fountains of flowers in the spring, followed by sweet, edible berries. It is an incurable disease that causes visual damage to fruits, but doesn't necessarily kill plants, although many...

The ROPS can be installed in the cab of the tractor if it has one, or it might be a steel bar that curves above the driver's seat on a tractor without a cab. To guide you through these unfamiliar waters, here's a glossary of common tractor terms.

ATVs offer benefits to farmers; ongoing farm tasks are no match for an ATVs versatility It offers maximum-performance or maximum-torque continuously variable transmission (CVT) settings, each with high and low ranges, and electric shift program (ESP).

Thorough coverage of foliage is necessary and repeat application is required every seven to 10 days. Additionally, pesticides haven't been proven to be very effective when it comes to controlling spread of bacteria, and in time, pests can build up immunity...

Hibiscus is a tropical shrub that produces large, vibrantly colored blooms that range from pink to red. Also cut away any crossing branches, growth infested with insects or disease, or weak branches.Begin pruning in February, when the hibiscus is not...

They tend to be very small with narrow mower decks but can be a good choice if you have a small yard or if storage space is limited. They are capable of mowing at higher speeds and turning in place, making them ideal for mowing large areas or complicated...

NRG plans to install a total of 70 Freedom Stations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and 50 in Houston by the end of 2012, with half in place by this summer. Courtesy eVgo Electric-vehicle owners in Texas can now charge up their cars at public charging stations...

Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, poor appetite, dehydration and death; these signs are most pronounced in young pigs. Work with your veterinarian to ensure samples are submitted properly and securely.

Of course, they affect the list price and eventual resale value, too. Discuss current and eventual needs and options with your dealer before making your final order. While the customer could hire a neighbor to bale some of the acres, hay quality would...

To combat mosaic virus of turnips, these herbaceous weeds need to be eradicated prior to planting.Insecticides do not act quickly enough to kill an aphid population before they transmit the virus.

With their brightly colored, fragrant fruits, there's no reason not to grow citrus, even if you have toin order to do it. In citrus, it primarily targets mature or nearly-mature fruits.Brown Rot of citrus fruit typically starts as a small discolored spot,...

Water sparingly during the winter months, but never allow the plant to become bone dry.Feed the plant every other week during spring and summer,using a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.Be sure the plant receives plenty of bright light,...

While its exact cause may be unknown, it's believed to be a sort of self-defense mechanism.During excessively cool, moist conditions, leaves may roll upward and become leathery in an effort to repel this excessive moisture.

Ornamental pear trees are popular in home and commercial landscapes for their three-season interest. These shoots will eventually turn into multiple trunks if left alone.Prune off lateral branches higher on the trunk with short- and long-handled pruning...

Use the product only as directed, and never spray when beneficial insects are present on the leaves.are a different type of pest that can defoliate a plant quickly. Leave hornworms alone if you notice small larvae feeding on the pests.

We have several multiflora roses in our woods that have had signs of rose rosette disease (RRD) for the past few years. Unfortunately, they are very susceptible to RRD. Infected plants often die within a few years.

Tags hacks , prune These months when trees and shrubs go dormant, however, are an optimal time for pruning and maintenance of a number of trees and shrubs. Use the slow winter gardening season to prune back fruit trees, shrubs and vines so you have more...

Bumble bees perform a uniquely important function called “buzz pollination.” A bumble bee grabs the flower and vibrates its entire body at the same frequency as the note of middle C on a tuning fork.

To keep other plants nearby from getting drowned out by the frequent watering, plant the lemongrass in a bottomless container buried in the soil.Lemongrass also needs lots of nitrogen, so fertilize the plants with a balanced soluble fertilizer once a...

Sometimes growth gets out of hand and it is necessary to prune mayhaw trees. Mayhaw pruning makes your tree healthy and productive. Maybe you have these trees growing wild near your pond and enjoy the showy spring blooms.

Backhoe Attachment John Deere's new 260B backhoe implement for its mid-2017 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors is equipped with an opposed-to -the-swivel tractor seat, a new ROPS-mounted grab handle and integrated step on the stabilizer arm.

Recent research has demonstrated that high-intensity light sources, such as high-pressure sodium lamps, have the greatest impact on delaying leaf senescence and subsequent dormancy of landscape trees.Artificially prolonged light periods can interrupt...

Row cover (like we used) transmits 70% of the available light and protects down to 24ºF. And in sheer panic mode, we haul out all the extra sheets, blankets and anything else we can use to cover our plants.

Otherwise, there are no chemicals approved for clubroot treatment.If your garden soil is affected with clubroot, the only recourse is to pull and discard plants as soon as possible, as aggressive action is the only way to discourage spread of the disease.

A typical day in the garden can be ruined by the appearance of a stray insect that leads you to the discovery of an infestation, or worse, a few discolored, curled leaves and the dawning realization that yourhave contracted raspberry leaf curl virus.