Buying Advice Is it worth it!??
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harpoonalt
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Have you gone out to look at the tractor just to look at it? New tractors bring back that kid at xmas feeling. I didn't get off mine for hours after I first got it! You won't get many presents now that will compare. For us, you getting a tractor is like watching kids open gifts at xmas. Almost as much fun as getting one ourselves! Enjoy!
crazyal
Super Member
I don't know much about women, who does, but I have learned that if you want to buy something you make them think it's a big deal not having one, then you take them shopping before trying to talk them into it. Something about shopping really helps ease the sticker shock. If you can work in how your torn about spending the money it opens the door for her to "talk you into buying it", you get a tractor and she gets the feeling like she bought it and the feeling like it was her choice.
Also after you use your tractor and you go inside don't forget to thank her for talking you into buying it. Be sure to tell her how you never could have done all that work or how sore your back would be if you had to do it by hand. Throw in a few I can't believe I waited so long and would have waited longer if not for you. Also point out how nice the yard looks. You'll be surprised just how well this will help you buy attachments down the road.
Also after you use your tractor and you go inside don't forget to thank her for talking you into buying it. Be sure to tell her how you never could have done all that work or how sore your back would be if you had to do it by hand. Throw in a few I can't believe I waited so long and would have waited longer if not for you. Also point out how nice the yard looks. You'll be surprised just how well this will help you buy attachments down the road.
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kday64
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Hi all,
Well as requested here are some photos of my sexy tractor!
Earlier today I rigged Jinny, my new tractor, for snow removal. I am very confused as to why the right side rear anti-scalping doesnt rotate the full 90 degrees like the rest of the anti-scalping wheels.
Enjoy the photos!!!
~Kevin
Well as requested here are some photos of my sexy tractor!
Earlier today I rigged Jinny, my new tractor, for snow removal. I am very confused as to why the right side rear anti-scalping doesnt rotate the full 90 degrees like the rest of the anti-scalping wheels.
Enjoy the photos!!!
~Kevin
harpoonalt
Gold Member
Hi all,
Well as requested here are some photos of my sexy tractor!
Earlier today I rigged Jinny, my new tractor, for snow removal. I am very confused as to why the right side rear anti-scalping doesnt rotate the full 90 degrees like the rest of the anti-scalping wheels.
Enjoy the photos!!!
~Kevin
Very nice! If you drop the deck some more, the wheel will clear the tire. After disconnecting everything, raise the front of the tractor with the loader to get more clearance and roll it on out. For storage, the axle stands are expensive but worth every penny for easy secure storage. Before you put it back on in the spring, put a good coat of wax underneath to make cleaning underneath easier. And when reinstalling, put the PTO lever to rear to make the shaft easier to hook up. Read the manual the first few times and it'll be a ten minute job after awhile.
Hey, harpoonalt-- how's things on the other side of the hill? Haven't been out that way in quite a while!
Kevin, here's a pic of the axles for the mower deck. I agree, expensive (approx. $100), but they really make it easy to store, move around, and tip up for cleaning & blade maintenance; very well made. Worth the price!
(Notice how much better they look on a red background!!:laughing
Congrats on the new rig; it will really move the snow!
Kevin, here's a pic of the axles for the mower deck. I agree, expensive (approx. $100), but they really make it easy to store, move around, and tip up for cleaning & blade maintenance; very well made. Worth the price!
(Notice how much better they look on a red background!!:laughing
Congrats on the new rig; it will really move the snow!
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kday64
Gold Member
Irving,
I just placed an order for a pair of Mower Deck Axles. If they show up before Christmas I might just wrap them up for the wife. She looked very concerned as I was moving the mower deck into the utility room.
I bought mine here.
These will definitly free up some space in my shed as well!
Thanks,
~Kevin
I just placed an order for a pair of Mower Deck Axles. If they show up before Christmas I might just wrap them up for the wife. She looked very concerned as I was moving the mower deck into the utility room.
I bought mine here.
These will definitly free up some space in my shed as well!
Thanks,
~Kevin
Those are the same as the ones I got. A stabilizing/anchoring chain is recommended, but I keep mine behind the boat, against a wall; never had a problem with the deck wanting to tip, but where I keep it, it can't move very far anyway. Hardly know it's there! (It's covered with one of my son's old sheets...:ashamed
You'll notice, when you get them, that they're made from a single piece of steel rod, about 1" in diameter, turned down on a lathe on the ends to fit the wheels. They'll last forever. Save the box for summer storage when the deck's on the tractor!
You'll notice, when you get them, that they're made from a single piece of steel rod, about 1" in diameter, turned down on a lathe on the ends to fit the wheels. They'll last forever. Save the box for summer storage when the deck's on the tractor!
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Knowledge on this forum comes from many sources and covers many topics. Crazyal's words are the result of years of trial and error, as well as learning how to walk on eggshells when required. Bravo Sir, well done. To any man who hasn't quite reached this point yet, keep in mind that even the above skills do not get you anywhere closer to understanding women but they do help you get through life a little easier.
And kday the new machine is a beauty. I think you got a pretty good deal honestly. How did you come up with the name?
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kday64
Gold Member
HiTechTed,
About 10 years ago I was playing Team Fortress Classic (The only real precursor to Halo) under the alias of k_day64 and I was just too good... So after capping the flag and going 179-2 I my name k_day64 was kick banned. I needed another name that was not quite as threatening. Jenny, just didnt cut it, becasue I didnt want to play as a girl. But I figured Jinny could be a chick or not.
Furthermore I am no longer allowed to name vehicles after the women I never had before, because I am married. Example... My truck is named Sara. (I bought my truck before I met my wife. The name stays.)
So to keep from getting my wife angry with me "riding Jenny/Sara/Beth/Amy all day" I decided a made up name would be the best choice.
AKA Jinny!
Well I hope that all makes sense.
~Kevin
