Well, I survived the night, was able to sleep from about 1am until about 5am. :laughing:
One thing I observed when test driving it yesterday was that the digital hour meter changes to a speedometer once you start moving. I didn't know/realize that. Way cool feature! I also noticed the ride was very bouncy (but even so, not a single rattle), but I believe that is due to the tires being way overinflated. I'll air them down to around 15psi rear and maybe 20psi front (until I get my loader).
Once I get the goodies bolted on, I plan to finish cut a ~6 acre field with it using the Woods RM990. I figured I'll alternate between 540 and 540E so that the engine will be operating at both 1700 and 2300 rpm. Then, every 20 minutes or so, drive it like I stole it up and down the steep 1/2 mile gravel road leading to/from the field. Does that sound like a good engine break in plan?
Edward, yes, it is nice and quiet when operating. The underhood muffler is huge, as is the downpipe leading to the corner stack, which itself is a huge piece. The entire exhaust system looks like it would be perfectly capable of being used behind a much larger engine. It is at least 4 times larger than what was on my 4700.
