Foot Throttle ?

Raincoast · Feb 7, 2015

Yeah... It's important that controls be comfortable & easy to use. Even with heavy gloves & footwear.

countrybumpkin · Mar 1, 2015

Finally started the foot throttle relocation. I have the new support and extension done, just have to bend up the new rod and slide it into the tube. Funny thing , after removing the original pedal out of the way, I started trying to find a comfortable location for the new pedal by setting in the seat and placing my foot over where it felt comfortable. After deciding on a location I was going to mark that spot on the floor mat with masking tape, while doing so I felt a " soft " spot in the rubber mat where I placed the tape. So I raised the mat up to see why and low and behold there is a " knock out " in the mat and a cut out in the vision pad under the mat not sure if that mat is used on models that have a floor mounted pedal. Any how here are a couple pics of my progress.

countrybumpkin · Mar 4, 2015

Finished up a pedal that seems to be really comfortable, we will see. Here is a pic before paint and final install.

Raincoast · Mar 4, 2015

Good to see you getting the job done, CB. Since I relocated my pedal, I don't think I've used the hand throttle at all, except when setting the RPM for running the backhoe. The pedal is still not exactly where I want it, but 10 minutes with a torch & a slight change in one bend will get 'er done. It's like a different machine now! Looks like you are doing a way prettier job than I did.
Now, I just need to get the seat to move 2" further back & it'll be perfect.
Enjoy!

countrybumpkin · Mar 4, 2015

Slow process, I have had the tractor at my work sense I bought it and been doing all my mods in the evenings or weekend days that I work. I don't need it right now at home , sense I have the kubota there, so figured get all the additions and accessories done before I start using it. It's amazing how much more comfortable and convenient it feels after relocating it. Still need to paint my quick hitch after modifying it to fit the cat 2 hitch, a skid plate for fuel tank and belly, and a dome light switch on the door.

ovrszd · Mar 5, 2015

I'm a firm believer in making these changes early on in ownership. If you run the tractor long enough you will simply adjust yourself to the awkward location of something. My wife struggles with this philosophy. Especially when she sees me attacking a new tractor and making changes.

If I reach for something and it's not quite where I reached, after a couple times, I move the object in question, rather than forcing myself to reach farther.

countrybumpkin · Mar 5, 2015

Yes, it was in a very awkward location for sure, now it's SO much more comfortable , I also raised the seat a inch to give me a bit more leg room it just didn't "feel" right. Now to figure out how to make the steering wheel telescopic.

ovrszd · Mar 5, 2015

Yep, telescopic steering is awesome. I had an old JD455 that I used to mow the yard with. It had a good suspension seat and tilt/telescopic steering. that little tractor was a pleasure to run.

My M9540 is rarely used by anyone but myself so it doesn't get changed a lot. But it's sure nice when needed.

Every tractor with a tilt wheel should also have telescopic.