Broken already!

[Mattsy Fergy]

Only 25 hours and it's already broken:yell:






Mowed all day and temperature never showed above cold mark, where gauge shows even when off.

I checked the connection on top of the motor, the fuses, and under the dash board. All looks good.

Called the dealer, waiting on call back.

Not really mad, yet. Stuff happens. Now I'll see how good the dealer is on fixing stuff.

 

[jeff9366]

Virtually all new tractors arrive with three or four glitches such as this. If you only experience a single glitch, count yourself lucky.

"Broken" is an overwrought term to use in a title when the problem is a temperature gauge.



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[WranglerX]

There are three screws that attach the mechanical part of gauge to printed circuit board, all three of mine were loose... No gauge reading, little short stubby phillips screwdriver snugged them up all is good....

Little man in Indonesia (where my 1715 was assembled) took rice break...



Dale

 

[Thomas]

As they say it could haven worse.

 

[Mattsy Fergy]

"Broken" is an overwrought term to use in a title when the problem is a temperature gauge.

Heck, I was just being dramatic, I thought everyone liked drama!:laughing:

 

[PILOON]

Back when I was a sales rep with company cars I think that each came with serious 'snags'

One lost the left front wheel as there was no grease in the wheel bearing.
Another had the differential lock up because there was no lubricant in it.
Then again another blew out the rear window when I closed the door. This one was on the same day I took delivery.
Another could not retain oil after the first oil change due to improper oil filter specs.

I could add a few more lesser 'snags' that were less impressive.

For the above reasons when I had to pay for my cars out of pocket I referred to research and buy low mileage 'off lease' experienced vehicles.
So far that option has not let me down.
But then perhaps I am not a normal consumer as I was also a certified aviation mechanic so had a above normal understanding of mechanics.
Also I avoid dealerships and prefer a local 'back yard mechanic' type for my maintenance.
Dealerships IMHO simply replace parts until the problem disappears, all at your expense.

As to my tractor, that is where I like to get my hands dirty.

 

[Mattsy Fergy]

I typically work on all my own stuff too, AFTER the warranty is up. Since this is a warranty issue, they will fix it.
I have not had time to check those 3 little screws, if it even has them.
Dealer called this morning, haven't called him back yet.
I know nothing is perfect, especially mechanical things, built by human hands.

 

[WranglerX]

Heck, I was just being dramatic, I thought everyone liked drama!:laughing:

If I want "drama" I go to youboob or farcebook or twiffer...

OR maybe "runs like a deer" page...

Dale

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Virtually all new tractors arrive with three or four glitches such as this. If you only experience a single glitch, count yourself lucky.

Has it REALLY come to that??

That right there is sad!!

SR

 

[joecoin]

Virtually all new tractors arrive with three or four glitches such as this. If you only experience a single glitch, count yourself lucky.
...

I don't believe this for one second.