Dont forget 2 fold the ROPS

TractorLegend · Jul 3, 2005

I think with my new tractor I have made almost all the Dumb Bass mistakes so far... driving a spell with park brake on, kicking gear out of LOW with knee into neutral on a hill-(going up hill) which req'd change of shorts and the all time weekend dumbest--attempting parking Kioti CK30HST in its 40' storage container with ROPS up. Clang! and front wheels came up...
Liken that to going in your 8' garage with bikes on top of your minivan /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Did ya ever wanna trade off your new toy for another brand new one just cause you think ya wasted on it too much in it's first 11 hours??? /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Jagmandave · Jul 4, 2005

I think most of us have hit something with the ROPS, especially if we had a tractor without one at first. I caught the garage door with mine, fortunately it just pushed it up out of the way and didn't damage it. You'll remember it next time tho, won't you? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

johan3400 · Jul 4, 2005

I have not made a mistake driving my tractor today! It is at the farm in Illinois and I am at home in Cedar Falls. OOPS! not seat time, that is a mistake in itself. We all make the mistakes, just keep a good sense of humor, it makes life easier.

Junkman · Jul 4, 2005

That is really the designers feature to test the ROPS for structural stability. If the ROPS broke off, then there are defective welds. If not, it is considered safe... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BRIGUY · Jul 5, 2005

Been there.

I wanted to replace the trim around the garage doors any way.

Hey have you reshaped any door trim with the side of the bucket or the toothbar yet??? That's next!!! Been there too.

It gets better.

KirkMcD · Jul 5, 2005

( Been there.
I wanted to replace the trim around the garage doors any way. )

Don't replace it yet. I've hit the trim at least four times. So far none this year, but I've gotten very close.

frank_f15 · Jul 5, 2005

( Hey have you reshaped any door trim with the side of the bucket or the toothbar yet??? )

NOPE i ain't that dumb, WELL EXCEPT WHEN I HIT THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE WITH THE FEL. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif spent a good part of the next day replacing siding /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bob_S · Jul 5, 2005

I have a bad habit of not releasing the parking brakes. I should connect a beeper across the brake light when I get some time. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

TractorLegend · Jul 5, 2005

I did just the same thing and considered the same fix. But after operating it more Im forgetting it less. Until more dementia sets in... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

frank_f15 · Jul 5, 2005

( Until more dementia sets in... )

when ever i have to set the parking brake i always take my hat off and hang it on the throttle lever, seems i get more forgetful every day /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif WHAT WERE WE TALKING ABOUT? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif