2816 instrument panel fogs up

scappoose · Jan 25, 2011

On my new 2816 (1.1 hours) the instrument panel fogs up, Does anyone know of any fixes. It is currently stored outside in the weather (we have had about 25" of rain so far) with a good waterproof cover over it. I am planning to put into the pole barn asap. I will still have to cover it to protect it from bird droppings.
I haven't wanted to drive in the rain, but on a rare day with no rain I went out to drive it for the second time, a tire was flat.
So I called Les Schwab for their mobile truck. Mark the service man filled the tire air and noticed that the tires wern't loaded as ordered from the dealer. So he made an appointment to come back and load the tires. When he came back the tire was flat again!! eventually it was found that the inner value stem O ring on the tire was missing, he replaced the part and filled the tires.
I have called Ernie at the dealership who has agreed to foot the bill($470.). He is dropping off my 3pt mower and angle blade this week

VroomVroom · Jan 25, 2011

I bought a 2816 hst last summer. I put it on the trailer and towed it for a few hours in a little misty rainy whether and noticed the gauges steamed over also. I kept it in the barn since and hadnt seen it since leaving it outside. Overall quite pleased with it. I noticed you had a tooth bar on yours, how much are they. How do they mount on? How much weight are you putting in the tires?

furnitureguy · Jan 25, 2011

Mine fog up a whole lot less now that I store in a shed. I never really worried about it much and drive mine all the time in the rain and snow. It is much better than being cooped up inside.
Tom

MrChris · Jan 26, 2011

My 3215 panel seems to get moisture in it on occasion as well, but I do store it outside.

Craig Clayton · Jan 26, 2011

If the gauge fogs up it means that there is a higher level of humidity inside than the dew point of the outside can support. Once you get humidity in it can be a bear to get out. Come summer it should come out. Then keep it dry.
Craig Clayton

scappoose · Jan 27, 2011

RE; the tooth bar they bolt on, cost about $300. the back tires, got about 27 gals of Bio Bast per tire, which adds about 800lbs total.............Steve