Spiveyman
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I read through the posts, thanks to everyone for chiming in. A couple of these are really making me think.
To lock my diff I have to step on a peddal. I've had to use it a couple times, but I am pretty certain that it disengaged both times. Question though. When moving lots of dirt, i.e. digging in with my FEL or dozing with my BB I have seen both tires spinning for a moment before I hit the clutch. CAN both tires spin if the diff lock is NOT engaged? If it was locked in, that might explain the seemingly excessive digging in of the front tires, but It doesn't feel like it's bogging down like I'd think it would if they were locked. I'll put it through its paces next time I get the chance and see what I can come up with on that one.
I'm a NASCAR fan, so I'm familiar with toe in/out. It seems to track fine in a straight line. It's only when I turn, the outside front tire seems to lay over a bit and bare the brunt of the force to turn the tractor, but I'll measure that as well. Should be easy to check.
No worries, I'm not driving that thing across the lawn. It's only used out in the fields, however, as someone put once, I'm a grass farmer. I raise grass and sell it in the form of beef, so I don't want to go around tearing up the grass in the fields any more than I have to. Ruining the grass is what the cattle are for.
It sounds for the most part like this is pretty much typical for this type of tire. I'll check the things mentioned, and just try to take it easy. The FEL is definitely not coming off, so the load's not getting any lighter.
vic4news said:...I would check to make sure that the differential lock was not stuck on causing both rear wheels to turn at the same speed and therefore making it hard to turn.
SPYDERLK said:There just isnt much lateral force needed to turn the tractor. Your tires are fighting each other.
To lock my diff I have to step on a peddal. I've had to use it a couple times, but I am pretty certain that it disengaged both times. Question though. When moving lots of dirt, i.e. digging in with my FEL or dozing with my BB I have seen both tires spinning for a moment before I hit the clutch. CAN both tires spin if the diff lock is NOT engaged? If it was locked in, that might explain the seemingly excessive digging in of the front tires, but It doesn't feel like it's bogging down like I'd think it would if they were locked. I'll put it through its paces next time I get the chance and see what I can come up with on that one.
MrJimi said:Check the distance from a rib in the front of your tire and at the rear on same rib at axle height, they should be close, they call that toe in/toe out, and it can be adjusted real easy
I'm a NASCAR fan, so I'm familiar with toe in/out. It seems to track fine in a straight line. It's only when I turn, the outside front tire seems to lay over a bit and bare the brunt of the force to turn the tractor, but I'll measure that as well. Should be easy to check.
BillyP said:From my experience you have the worse front tire design possible for a lawn.
Dascro said:...They are made specifically for agricultural use. They do cut when turned sharp. They should not be used on a lawn or anywhere you don't want to peel the turf back when turning. They are great tires for field work though. I personally wouldn't have a farm tractor without Tri-Ribs on the front. Wouldn't drive them on a lawn though!
No worries, I'm not driving that thing across the lawn. It's only used out in the fields, however, as someone put once, I'm a grass farmer. I raise grass and sell it in the form of beef, so I don't want to go around tearing up the grass in the fields any more than I have to. Ruining the grass is what the cattle are for.
It sounds for the most part like this is pretty much typical for this type of tire. I'll check the things mentioned, and just try to take it easy. The FEL is definitely not coming off, so the load's not getting any lighter.