problem solved. the rim guard got betwen the tire and the beed causing it to slip. only dealer round here that could do it was the kubota dealer. got to looking at them and traded the kioti. Took a bath on the loss, but got a new tractor with a new waranti. they gave me 40% of what i paid for the kioti last year. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif checked wit the nh dealer and he wouldnt take it in trade at all. wif is pood