Admit Your Failure! Mower off the 3-point but PTO still connected...

[Dan Hunter]

Yep, I've dropped the mower and forgot to disconnect the PTO shaft 3 times. Today was the worst as I'd just pulled it apart and cleaned/lubed both tubes only to drag the end in the dirt. Wiped it off on my shirt and moved on. I blame the 100 F temperature.

 

[oosik]

Must have been a really serious reason to be mowing at 100F.

Nobody hurt - nothing damaged - I'll bet you won't forget again.

 

[5030]

Done that before, myself. No harm done of no one sees you do it I say.

 

[Dan Hunter]

"I'll bet you won't forget again."

Sure I will.

 

[redman135]

At least you didn't back up and bend the shaft.

 

[Hay Dude]

I’d rather pull the PTO shaft apart in 2 pieces than drive away with 7pin trailer plug for the tail lights or hydraulic lines still connected. That can cause damage.

 

[ptsg]

Unlatched the Euro hooks but forgot to lower the arms so it would actually unhook from the lower pins of the implement... Multiple times. Worse one was with the tiller, which had the stand down, so you can imagine what happened to it.

 

[RjCorazza]

I haven't pulled off with the pto shaft connected, but at least once I started to drive off with hydraulic lines attached. Fortunately I am always looking back and noticed the lines moving.

 

[Panik]

Yep, I've dropped the mower and forgot to disconnect the PTO shaft 3 times. Today was the worst as I'd just pulled it apart and cleaned/lubed both tubes only to drag the end in the dirt. Wiped it off on my shirt and moved on. I blame the 100 F temperature.

Not mowing, but if it helps you feel better... I've been working in the shop the last three days re-wiring and replacing lights with high-bay LEDS.... 6 freaking trips to Home Depot in 2 days... except for the first all of them have been because I either bought the wrong item (as ex. 12-3 Romex instead of 12-2) or plain forgot something I intended to purchase (leaving a purchased j-box at the checkout counter).... the heat and humidity are no joke.

 

[Tpondel]

Forgot to close the tractor cab door while pulling into the barn.

Boy that door exploding sounded like a bomb!