Operating Tips

[BobRip]

When turning on the PTO with the Brush Cutter attached, I slow the engine to just above idle first. This eliminates the clunk on start up.

 

[ldabe]

I also, every since I read that MR did it that way. I tried it it and it works a lot better.

Very good idea.

 

[BobRip]

When trying to break ground with the bucket, it is usually better to use the potato plow, stump grinder, trencher, or other ground breaking attachment to break up and loosen the soil and then use the bucket to move the dirt.

 

[BobRip]

If you want to control your low speed or attachment movement very carefully and don't require a lot of torque, slow your engine down. The pumps will pump slower and the controls will be finer adjustments.

 

[BobRip]

If you want to position a trailer to an exact postion, put it on the front of your PT. This makes it easier to watch and manuever. You do have to watch it constantly or it will go off to the side quickly.

 

[catsco]

This "tip" might be obvious; keep mud and rocks out of the footwell.

I was ready to do a major disassembly when my PT425 wouldn't go backwards. Removing the rock that I couldn't see under the left side of the treadle fixed the problem.

Mark H.

 

[MuncyBob]

If the sensitive treadle is still a problem for you even after using one of the already stated "techniques"(or performing the user Fourteen's mod) simply call PT and ask for the springs to be sent to you. A quick 60 second install and my PT has been much easier to use! The springs will take some getting used to.... but I love 'em!

 

[BobRip]

When removing shrubs with large stumps, use the stump grinder to cut the roots and pull it up with the 4 in 1 bucket.

 

[BobRip]

If you don't have solid tires on your mower(s), keep them inflated to whatever the sidewall says is the max pressure. Check them frequently, and you won't garner so many mower flats.

The pressure helps, but I added inner tubes on the brush cutter about 4 years ago and have had not a flat since then versus a flat every 5 minutes without them.

 

[BobRip]

Adding weight to the back of the PT will not only reduce wheel spin, but allows the wheel torque to be used from all four motors giving you greater "push" for the machine.