Now that was really stupid.

[Shantycoke]

Took the fel off of the B7800 today to mow. While putting it back on the tractor, curled the bucket to get the lower pins on the tractor engage the loader frame. Saw that it was hung up, not allowing the loader frame to set on the pins, so I grab the cross bar on the loader, give it a little jiggle, and the loader fell right into place, with the knuckle of my ring finger smashed between the cross bar and a quick disconnect. Had to use my free hand to lift the loader enough to release my finger. Lots of missing skin, lots of blood, lots of swelling, and I think I broke my knuckle. Glad I don't have one of those wives that insist I wear a wedding band, or I would be really up the creek. Couldn't even cuss because my little girl was 20 feet away with her jump rope. Having an appointment with Dr. Jim Beam right now.

 

[smfcpacfp]

It hurts just thinking about it. Broken knuckles are a ***** to fix correctly, so let's hope you didn't break one.

 

[EddieWalker]

Man, that sounds painful. Glad you were able to get out of it on your own.

Eddie

 

[Bird]

Ouch, that would definitely ruin your whole day and a few more days.

 

[kevinj]

Next time, bump the loader UP slightly and it will drive the pins back tight against the mounts to allow it to settle in therby keeping your fingers safe!!!:thumbsup:

 

[Tractor Factor]

Man, that's tough just to read about. A painful lesson is one well learned...and I've had many like that in my life! Thanks for being willing to share it, you never know but it might cause someone who reads it to be a bit more careful and spare them the same.

 

[American Pit Bull]

Ouch... Hope you have a quick recovery. Injuries to the hands and fingers are always a pain in the butt.

 

[BeezFun]

I've grabbed that crossbar in the middle and done the same thing. I can't quite picture what you're talking about, I didn't realize the crossbar came that close to the quick disconnects. I think my tractor is probably identical to yours in that respect, I'm going to take a look when I go home just so I don't make the same mistake. The bad thing about hurting your hand is that you can't use it to punch a hole in the wall to take out your frustration. I guess you'll have to kick a hole in the wall.

 

[Deano]

You sound like me!! I would do the exact same thing!!

Deano

 

[gwdixon]

At least you can still type and tell about it. Maybe when Dr. Jim Beam departs your friend Jack Daniels can type a follow up. Johnny Walker can do the spell check.

 

[Tractor Factor]

At least you can still type and tell about it. Maybe when Dr. Jim Beam departs your friend Jack Daniels can type a follow up. Johnny Walker can do the spell check.

They will definitely help to kill any bad bacteria that get in.

 

[NOTV8]

At least you can still type and tell about it. Maybe when Dr. Jim Beam departs your friend Jack Daniels can type a follow up. Johnny Walker can do the spell check.

^^^ Seriously that hurts... I think I will order mine now with "bobtach"...

 

[Blkvoodoo]

Saw that it was hung up, not allowing the loader frame to set on the pins, so I grab the cross bar on the loader, give it a little jiggle, and the loader fell right into place, with the knuckle of my ring finger smashed between the cross bar and a quick disconnect.

the result of my having been in a hurry at work a little over a year ago.

If it's allowed, I'll post the graphic pic.

I repair forklifts, in a hurry to get a repair done so I could move on to others, I wasn't thinking about where my hand was, I lost the end of my right index finger to the second knuckle. and crushed the middle finger, as a result I have lost 30% function of my right hand. I remind myself daily how stupid it was, and how bad it could have been ( half a second sooner it would have been my wrist )

Be careful out there guys, these MACHINES feel nothing, it's up to you to come back to the house alive with all appendages.

 

[radioman]

ouch ! glad you are okay, nothing serious to require ER visit.
I am not familar with the B series on how FEL goes on and off. Does this happen often with hangup? or was it on uneven ground ? inquiring minds wants to know.

 

[wdchyd]

Yeoow,

My finger hurts from just reading about it...ditto on the ring thing....my wife insists on me NOT wearing any rings after she witnessed one being cut off my finger while my finger was swelling up real fast...

glad it wasn't any worse

 

[jas67]

At least you can still type and tell about it. Maybe when Dr. Jim Beam departs your friend Jack Daniels can type a follow up. Johnny Walker can do the spell check.

Don't forget his brothers Blackie and Red.
:thumbsup:

 

[gwdixon]

Don't forget his brothers Blackie and Red.
:thumbsup:

Ah, a John Mellencamp fan.

 

[jas67]

Ah, a John Mellencamp fan.

Yes, but those lines are from a George Thoroughgood song, "I drink alone."

 

[gwdixon]

Yes, but those lines are from a George Thoroughgood song, "I drink alone."

Oh, you are so right! :thumbsup: My age has destroyed some brain cells for sure. I should have checked to make sure of the information before posting. My bad (as the youngsters say).

 

[Tractor Factor]

If it's allowed, I'll post the graphic pic.

Can't speak for others, but I can do without it, thanks.