What is user UNFRIENDLY on your tractor?

WranglerX · Jul 2, 2018

ME as operator...

Dale

plowhog · Jul 2, 2018

Creamer said:
And just how often do you do this?

Fortunately only once.

oldballs · Jul 2, 2018

Aquamoose said:
My gripe? The hour meter is WAYYY too low.

Well, how tall are you in the saddle?

9973720wb19 · Jul 2, 2018

I'd like to be able to put the PTO drive shaft on then have enough energy left to start my tractor!

flewism · Jul 2, 2018

Setting the parking brake so it stays running, it is on the floor just right of the transmission. It is a pain to reach down there and move the lever while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot.

TNhobbyfarmer · Jul 2, 2018

9973720wb19 said:
I'd like to be able to put the PTO drive shaft on then have enough energy left to start my tractor!

I put the PTO shaft on my rotary cutter on one of those very hot days recently. I had to go inside and rest 30 minutes prior to starting cutting. Needless to say, by then it was at least 150 degrees. I thought seat time was supposed to be fun.

CADplans · Jul 2, 2018

9973720wb19 said:
I'd like to be able to put the PTO drive shaft on then have enough energy left to start my tractor!

TNhobbyfarmer said:
I put the PTO shaft on my rotary cutter on one of those very hot days recently. I had to go inside and rest 30 minutes prior to starting cutting. Needless to say, by then it was at least 150 degrees. I thought seat time was supposed to be fun.

The PTO connection mechanism is one of the things I soak in silicone spray before, and after use, and monthly when not in use,,

I removed the grease entirely from the sliding mechanism (the two shafts that fit over each other)
I replaced it with synthetic 90WT oil...

Now, I can connect the PTO shaft without a heart attack,,,, :cool2:

TNhobbyfarmer · Jul 2, 2018

CADplans said:
The PTO connection mechanism is one of the things I soak in silicone spray before, and after use, and monthly when not in use,,

I removed the grease entirely from the sliding mechanism (the two shafts that fit over each other)
I replaced it with synthetic 90WT oil...

Now, I can connect the PTO shaft without a heart attack,,,, :cool2:

I'll try the 90WT. I'm pretty sure that task has deducted 10 years off my life just because of the frustration.

PhysAssist · Jul 2, 2018

Einthewoods said:
You know, I was wondering about that. Not being a salty veteran with tractors, I haven't had a reason to use just one side of the brakes but thought to myself that'd be pretty hard to do even if I wanted to. Maybe you're supposed to ride side saddle in those situations :laughing:

I have done just that on the very rare occasion, when I needed to split the brakes [in deep mud and no effect from turning the front wheels]- it wouldn't have gotten out of the ditch we were digging otherwise.

...and it really was awkward to try to get both feet on that side of the station [prolly not helped by foot size- see below...]...

My big problem is having/needing size 14 shoes to fit my big 'ole feet, because when I push it down all the way, the back edge of the go-pedal pops up and clips me right in my right Achilles tendon...

PhysAssist · Jul 2, 2018

NoTrespassing said:
I'd like to be able to exit the tractor more easily on the right side. This is necessary due to the tight spot I park it in. Have to get off and on from the right side (when seated). The FEL lever is in the way and there's no step. The older I get the more difficult it is and my bum knee doesn't appreciate the jump down.

Kevin

Hi Kev,

My SWMBO and I are both kinda decrepit in different ways, so I mounted a step sold for a pick-up truck on the left side of ours- and the way I mounted it, it will pivot up freely with the mower deck's ups and downs, but it's the most help with the MMM off in the winter.

Why couldn't you put a step on the right side of yours?

I know that the FEL control will still be in the way, but if it's mostly an issue while the tractor is parked and off, you can get past it safely at least...