dcyrilc
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Diesel is too hard to light...use gasoline...NOT
Top 10 things NOT to do with a new loader!
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Diesel is too hard to light...use gasoline...NOT
Iplayfarmer
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That's why you use a blow torch.
tractordriver
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Dont drop a junk car on the hood of new tractor while testing lift capacity.:ashamed:
TBDonnelly
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My concern is the curl cylinder rods are extended & exposed to the outdoor elements. This could lead to early onset rust & pit-itis thus destroying the cylinder seals. I learned the hard way on my boat cylinders some years ago. :ashamed:
Don
Treemonkey1000
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Maybe keep a can of WD40 on the tractor and spray the cylinders down if you are going to let it sit for more than a day? Quick easy coating that would slow it down. There are certainly better things to coat with for longer term protection.
DiskDoctr
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Be careful backing up- don't turn the wheels too sharp and go too fast, especially with a load in the bucket.
1. If you cut the wheels sharp and back up fast, especially backing uphill from your load pile, you can very quickly have both back wheels (and potentially an additional front wheel) in the air spinning before you know what is happening.
2. A helpful phrase (repeat it to yourself anytime you are close to your garage): "The FEL sticks out farther than you think it does, the FEL sticks out farther than you think it does...."
3. Don't be afraid to slam your bucket to the ground. It is your first emergency move in many situations. Many tips, tilts, slides, skids, etc are quickly diffused by this simple action.
4. I've even had a few really hairy situations where I've had to crawl in low gear with the bucket touching or nearly touching the ground to prevent a tipover.
5. If your front wheels get stuck in mud, level and push your bucket down against the ground to lift the front wheels out of the hole and proceed to backup.
6. Unlock your brake pedals from each other to make very sharp turns. Pressing one brake in the direction of the turn will help you pivot in minimal space. Just don't try this at high speed on ice because you think you can tap it fast enough to just "help" the machine make the turn.
Then resist thinking how "cool" it must've looked to see a tractor do a 180 and be thankful the Good Lord has mercy on fools
7. Remember that your bucket cutting edge can cut straps. Resist the urge to curl your bucket to use the cutting edge to raise or inch the load forward a tad like you do with the chains.
8. Remember that ruts you just got yourself out of don't magically heal themselves between loads, they usually get deeper!
9. Build your road on the way in. A little gravel on the muddy path in the ruts is a good investment. The front wheels will sink in very easily with a full bucket.
10. Important! Be careful how close you get the front wheels to the edge of the hole you are filling in. The edge can collapse under the load and the condition can change between loads, especially when wet. ->-->-\ ____
11. Resist the urge to pop her in neutral down a long hill because high gear is too slow. And if you do, GENTLY ease on BOTH brakes until you can identify the fence posts as they whip past!
Be careful, have fun, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new toy...er...tool!
- JC
1. If you cut the wheels sharp and back up fast, especially backing uphill from your load pile, you can very quickly have both back wheels (and potentially an additional front wheel) in the air spinning before you know what is happening.
2. A helpful phrase (repeat it to yourself anytime you are close to your garage): "The FEL sticks out farther than you think it does, the FEL sticks out farther than you think it does...."
3. Don't be afraid to slam your bucket to the ground. It is your first emergency move in many situations. Many tips, tilts, slides, skids, etc are quickly diffused by this simple action.
4. I've even had a few really hairy situations where I've had to crawl in low gear with the bucket touching or nearly touching the ground to prevent a tipover.
5. If your front wheels get stuck in mud, level and push your bucket down against the ground to lift the front wheels out of the hole and proceed to backup.
6. Unlock your brake pedals from each other to make very sharp turns. Pressing one brake in the direction of the turn will help you pivot in minimal space. Just don't try this at high speed on ice because you think you can tap it fast enough to just "help" the machine make the turn.
Then resist thinking how "cool" it must've looked to see a tractor do a 180 and be thankful the Good Lord has mercy on fools
7. Remember that your bucket cutting edge can cut straps. Resist the urge to curl your bucket to use the cutting edge to raise or inch the load forward a tad like you do with the chains.
8. Remember that ruts you just got yourself out of don't magically heal themselves between loads, they usually get deeper!
9. Build your road on the way in. A little gravel on the muddy path in the ruts is a good investment. The front wheels will sink in very easily with a full bucket.
10. Important! Be careful how close you get the front wheels to the edge of the hole you are filling in. The edge can collapse under the load and the condition can change between loads, especially when wet. ->-->-\ ____
11. Resist the urge to pop her in neutral down a long hill because high gear is too slow. And if you do, GENTLY ease on BOTH brakes until you can identify the fence posts as they whip past!
Be careful, have fun, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new toy...er...tool!
- JC
DiskDoctr
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Oh yeah. Don't take your eyes away from the front too long, no matter how curious you are about that leaning tree and wondering if it needs cut before it falls!
Don't forget where the edge of the road is. Snow can hide these little details.
Sometimes a big pile of snow can save your butt! Kept me from sliding down or rolling down the hill.
An angled rear blade can push the front end to the side.
Know when to shut it off and call for a tow! This is the first and only time I have called for a tow with this machine.
Hooked a 20' strap to the right bucket hook, over the top of the bucket, to the hitch on the 4Runner to pull and tip the tractor back up on the road.
Wrapped the strap loop over the hook, then routed the strap so it would be over top of the loop and hold the strap down on the hook and towball.
The more I tried to move the tractor, the more it slid. Ended up dragging the front up over the edge before I could safely (?) engage the tractor wheels.
Here are some pics. I've marked the edge of the hill and the slope in one pic. I have several decades of experience on various equipment, but it only takes a few moments of lack of concentration to get into trouble. Learn from my stupidity! :ashamed:
- JC
Don't forget where the edge of the road is. Snow can hide these little details.
Sometimes a big pile of snow can save your butt! Kept me from sliding down or rolling down the hill.
An angled rear blade can push the front end to the side.
Know when to shut it off and call for a tow! This is the first and only time I have called for a tow with this machine.
Hooked a 20' strap to the right bucket hook, over the top of the bucket, to the hitch on the 4Runner to pull and tip the tractor back up on the road.
Wrapped the strap loop over the hook, then routed the strap so it would be over top of the loop and hold the strap down on the hook and towball.
The more I tried to move the tractor, the more it slid. Ended up dragging the front up over the edge before I could safely (?) engage the tractor wheels.
Here are some pics. I've marked the edge of the hill and the slope in one pic. I have several decades of experience on various equipment, but it only takes a few moments of lack of concentration to get into trouble. Learn from my stupidity! :ashamed:
- JC
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General Lee
Veteran Member
Don't hit the side of your truck with the edge of the bucket - speaking from experience
+1 on this. Don't ask me how I know either
oliver28472
Veteran Member
I know a man that had a round bale roll back on him and pinned him on the seat. He's OK but this has killed some folks. Could have been prevented.
Specop_007
Silver Member
I havent read all the pages but seems the first few cover the main points.
One I would add, and I may have missed it, but it is a real big one.
Watch for power lines. Always make sure you have a clear overhead when doing FEL work.
One I would add, and I may have missed it, but it is a real big one.
Watch for power lines. Always make sure you have a clear overhead when doing FEL work.