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[scott_vt]

WAXING THE BELLY AND BLADES - seek help man

Now Rob,
Lets think about this, by waxing the undercarriage, there is much less chance of acquiring particles of cow paddy, just for starters ! Then there is the issue of grass and weed buildup etc.... the list goes on and on ..... Get a grip man !

 

[HickoryNut]

Note the OCD-shine on Bill's Mahindra tires in his avatar

 

[RobJ]

Now Rob,
Lets think about this, by waxing the undercarriage, there is much less chance of acquiring particles of cow paddy, just for starters ! Then there is the issue of grass and weed buildup etc.... the list goes on and on ..... Get a grip man !

Sorry Scotty, I haven't taken my meds today...or maybe a maple syrup hangoer...again. Without them I get real gsddeiuber;isoie;kjfd when I hear someone waxing the underside of a mower.

Oops, mine is due for a waxing I guess. Oh the shame!!

 

[bill6]

Rob J; the only "good news" in your photo, is the bush hog is already turned up for easy cleaning access. My recommendation:
1) Remove the blades for sharpenning
2) Pressure wash the underside of deck
3) Prime & paint the underside
4) Apply 2 coats of car wax to underside
5) Spray with non-stick coating
6) Set it back up-right, so gearbox oil won't leak out

There, a couple hrs work, and this "hog" will reward you with great service for many years.

You guys tease me; I'm only very slightly playing with you, the principles remain true. We all need to take care of our tools, put a little extra time into their care & maintenance.....

 

[beersngars]

Man, leave the poor fellow alone. It is a new shreader. I can tell you theres not a thing wrong with a little wax. Maybe waxing the underside is a tad extreme, and maybe the paint work and rubbing to a show-shine is over kill, but who hasn't used a little Mequires Quick Detailer on the tractor and impliments to spiffy things up? My wife has even helped put a quick coat of carnuba on the Kubota...and the four-wheelers...and the new tool box.......

See, it's normal.

 

[IslandTractor]

You guys tease me; I'm only very slightly playing with you, the principles remain true. We all need to take care of our tools, put a little extra time into their care & maintenance.....

Yep, taking care of your tools is very important. For example: Bush Hog maintenance 101--

A) Is there oil in the gearbox and did you grease the PTO shaft? If Yes then you are done, go to part B -storage options.

B) Is it in a safe spot, on the ground where you won't trip over it. If Yes, you are done, go to C) beer selection options.

C) Post Mowing Beer Selection. Did you work hard today? If yes or kinda maybe then select brew of choice and fill your gearbox. If no, return to step A and begin polishing bush hog until you meet criteria for brew selection.

 

[scott_vt]

You guys tease me; I'm only very slightly playing with you, the principles remain true. We all need to take care of our tools, put a little extra time into their care & maintenance.....

Afternoon Bill,
You took all the kidding very well, youve passed the test ! Its all in good fun and certainly not malicious ! I think we all have some excessive compulsive tendencies when it comes to tractors !

 

[canoetrpr]

I think we all have some excessive compulsive tendencies when it comes to tractors !

Like for starters, I can't stop checking this thread!

 

[RobJ]

Rob J; the only "good news" in your photo, is the bush hog is already turned up for easy cleaning access. My recommendation:
1) Remove the blades for sharpenning
2) Pressure wash the underside of deck
3) Prime & paint the underside
4) Apply 2 coats of car wax to underside
5) Spray with non-stick coating
6) Set it back up-right, so gearbox oil won't leak out

There, a couple hrs work, and this "hog" will reward you with great service for many years.

You guys tease me; I'm only very slightly playing with you, the principles remain true. We all need to take care of our tools, put a little extra time into their care & maintenance.....

Ok Bill, I'm gonna come out on ya just a bit. First of all we (I) am just playing around. It's a bit much for me, but that's cool.

Second my BH is 8 years old now, new in 1999, new to me in 2005. I did do some wire brushing, welding a couple spots, drilling some holes in the deck (love the way the frame creates these nice holding ponds on the deck), and yes I slopped on a heavy coat of black paint. Nah I didn't buff it. I paint all my stuff black because it sits outside, black collects heat and heat will evaporate the water faster. Supposed to help with rusting. But I haven't painted it since...I got help!

Rob

First pic before
second after
third after
fourth oh yeah, sizing up those trees in front

 

[wilnis]

When not playing, er.. working with my tractors, I am a practicing psychiatrist (32 years). Although I see lots of people with OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), I don't see many folks like bill6 as the main reason people see me is that they are in distress about their condition and bill6 is not, although he indicates his wife maybe. My dad was very similiar, ocd traits, but pointed out that what he did was a example of "pride of ownership" and there was certainly nothing to be distressed about that in his opinion, and I'd guess bill6 would agree as do many of us who do preventive maintance, worry about what oil to use (dino vs synthetic), and wax their JD garden tractors regularly. My uncle, a farmer of 600 acres in the 60's and 70's would routinely oil his shovels (with the waste oil he collected) after using them, and before hanging them back up and would derisively call a rusted tool a "farmer tool" as his neighbors did not share his attitude. I enjoy this site and not because I'm a psychiatrist as I do not treat hopeless cases! (Tongue firmly in cheek) Bill