mark777
Veteran Member
- Joined
- May 16, 2004
- Messages
- 1,288
- Location
- S.E Texas
- Tractor
- Ym1300d-1401D-1601D , 1610D & Massey Ferguson 1020
It would seem that the situation concerning new tractor owners, having purchased imports from S.E. Asia has prompted many (very many) emails & PM's, and frankly I am at a loss for some of their questions.
Most often I refer them to the parts suppliers who are well established-and do this by their area in relation to the customrs location. The most recent question was: "Am I supossed to have four in line fuses attached (and taped) to the bottom of my fuse block?" "The dealer said they often do that to insure electrical safety" Wow. After initial shock I asked if there were any accessories, lights, winch, anything like that? "Yes, I got a rototiller with it".
For me, it's difficult to just blow them off. I did verify that it was not private party and it is a tractor not imported from Japan. Recognized the dealers name almost immediately.
Difficult to help, as now they are intimedated and many will not post-ask for help openly. I try and always respond with: I am not an expert but.....
For fear of beating a dead horse, I do wish there was one descriptive, well though out answer that states (warns) of what may happen. Maybe something that signals the potential owner with "BEFORE YOU BUY".... Personally, I am trying to help, not bash, and as of yet never said I told you so.
Regards, Mark
Most often I refer them to the parts suppliers who are well established-and do this by their area in relation to the customrs location. The most recent question was: "Am I supossed to have four in line fuses attached (and taped) to the bottom of my fuse block?" "The dealer said they often do that to insure electrical safety" Wow. After initial shock I asked if there were any accessories, lights, winch, anything like that? "Yes, I got a rototiller with it".
For me, it's difficult to just blow them off. I did verify that it was not private party and it is a tractor not imported from Japan. Recognized the dealers name almost immediately.
Difficult to help, as now they are intimedated and many will not post-ask for help openly. I try and always respond with: I am not an expert but.....
For fear of beating a dead horse, I do wish there was one descriptive, well though out answer that states (warns) of what may happen. Maybe something that signals the potential owner with "BEFORE YOU BUY".... Personally, I am trying to help, not bash, and as of yet never said I told you so.
Regards, Mark