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    cold starting

    I use a lot of diesel on the farm, so it doesnt get old, it comes with additives for cold weather and lubricants... i can live with it if you guys think its normal. Thanks again.
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    cold starting

    its a 2005, with about 800 hours. At about 5 c, if i dont use the glowplugs for at least 10 seconds it wont start. second attempt it will..
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    cold starting

    Hi, my rtv 900 seems to be getting worse for cold weather starting. I have to use the glowplugs under about 10 celsius, and for a longer time than I used to. Thanks, Rick
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    900 starter issue

    Hi all, the starter on my 900 is acting up. sometimes it will spin without engaging a few times and then finally start cranking. I know the basics of starters, and that the gear isnt sliding to engage the flywheel, just wondering if its easy or possible to take apart and clean up and lube it...
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    RTV 900/ No start, stuck shutoff valve

    when I had that problem it was the soleniod itself, so I don't think seafoam will help. On mine the rubber boot on the solenoid was ripped anyway, so I squirted some wd 40 in there and put a weak spring on the linkage to help pull it back. Been good so far.. (all winter)
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    rear suspension

    First of all thanks to all involved here. Lots of good info. Next question is about the travel of the rear suspension on my 05 rtv 900. It has tall towers attached to the axle/spring bolts so that the rubber bumper is only about 1.5" from the frame even when the machine is jacked up by the...
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    Hydrostatic "slip"?

    Thanks for the reply. It sometimes happens under no or very little load... and i almost always use medium gear unless pulling something, any idea what is "slipping"?
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    Hydrostatic "slip"?

    Hi, my rtv 900 will occasionally not move when I step on the pedal. I'm pretty sure the transmission is ok and engaged because it tries to move, and its hard to get out of gear when it happens, (same as always) New fluid and filters, sometimes does it cold, sometimes when warmed up. Engine revs...
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    Hydraulic hook-up

    Ok, I was just out fiddling with it again, and it DOES work now... as OVRSZD suggested, If i hold the tilt lever and pull the handle it works fine. I did that yesterday as well, but maybe it took a few cycles to fill properly or something. Anyway thanks all!! Should add that I wont be using it a...
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    Hydraulic hook-up

    I dont have the auxilliary outlets... but yes the pruner has a cylinder inside it. There is a lever, like a gas pump lever to activate the shears, but it doesnt seem to do anything. As I said, I can operate the shears with tilt lever, so its getting oil, but not operating like it should.
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    Hydraulic hook-up

    No, I don't think so. Although there are more plugs in the valve body...
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    Hydraulic hook-up

    Hello, I recently received a hydraulic pruning shear for my rtv 900. When I hook it up the the tilt outlets, I can make the jaws open and close with the tilt controls, but the lever on the pruner does nothing. I've switched hoses, and tried the control in "flow" position but nothing happens. Am...
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    hydraulic hook-up?

    Hello. I recently received a hydraulic pruner for my rtv 900. When I hook it up to the tilt couplers, The pruners will open and close with the bed tilt controls but the lever on the pruner doesnt do anything. I've tried switching the hoses, and putting the control lever in"flow" position, but...
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    rtv 900 roll bar

    The door on my trailer is about 65", so deflating tires won't be enough, but sounds like the rops will come off... thanks.
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    rtv 900 roll bar

    Its a 2005 900 general purpose..
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    rtv 900 roll bar

    Hi, I am thinking of buying 2005 rtv 900. Its a bit of a drive, and I have a trailer to haul it but according to spec sheets, its too tall. Just wondering if or how easily the roll bar can be removed thanks.
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