CBW1999
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- Joined
- May 11, 2008
- Messages
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- Tractor
- Kubota 7510, Toro Groundsmaster 217D
What the hey?! Most warranty is calender not hrs. And it was loose not disconnected. Why do you assume the tach wasnt working? ... and if it wasnt, and does have more than shows on the clock that tends to substantiate the OPs claim of regular use which people have been assuming as a lie.
larry
Yes, almost all warranty is based on the calendar, not the hours. But in regards to resale value, hours has a lot of impact on what a seller asks/gets for the unit. I don't think anyone would disagree that the same model tractor with high hours would not sell for the same price as one with low hours.
Many times, I have seen hour meters disabled to keep them from running up too high. This has included Tach cables being "loose". I was inspecting one vehicle where the spedometer wasn't working and was told it "just happened". On closer inspection, I found that the assembly had been reinstalled wrong, and based on dirt and grime- it had been done very recently. I then questioned the validity of the "low miles"
As for most cable assemblies, the adjustments are there, because fine adjustments may be needed. Thereby, it could be over tightened or loossened to the point it's intended purpose is not achieved.