Possible danger of tractor side exhaust

[jenkinsph]

Just thinking; have you looked for an exhaust leak? Maybe all the exhaust is not going out the end of the pipe.

Very good point, that should be checked out.

 

[npalen]

I have rear exhaust and the only danger is to someone directly behind me, either seated or standing.

 

[arrow]

Very good point, that should be checked out.

Exhaust is sound. If you think about it, exhaust on a vertical stack is shot higher onto the air and above your head and to the side. The side exhaust is just the opposite. Tractor always has the propensity of moving toward the exhaust which is at ground level. I think manufacturers should have maintained the choice they once gave consumers of having either with a mere switch and turn of the mounting plate. These newer tractors seem to have favored style above choice functionality and in my mind and health and welfare of the consumer.
As someone stated, you may not smell it but that does not mean you're not breathing it in. This is the kind of thing that causes a cumulative effect which may go unnoticed for years.

 

[npalen]

These newer tractors seem to have favored style above choice functionality and in my mind and health and welfare of the consumer.
A sad, but true, commentary.

 

[milkman]

I like the vertical exhaust, but took a while to find a muffler that was quiet enough to suit me. Here's an old thread when I changed my exhaust, I now have an oval muffler from a Honda Civic that I'm satisfied with.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/74947-exhaust-mod.html?highlight=

Found a more current picture with the quiet muffler.

 

[Wagtail]

These newer tractors seem to have favored style above choice functionality and in my mind and health and welfare of the consumer.
A sad, but true, commentary.

If I've gleaned anything from this thread it's that a variety of manufacturers, makes and models have different exhaust 'outports' AND angles for "ground" systems.

Initially, I was scratching my head wondering why the OP's FEL/bucket was getting soot all over it, others were reporting soot on their FEL's arm and still others (like me) were reporting nothing.

 

[arrow]

If I've gleaned anything from this thread it's that a variety of manufacturers, makes and models have different exhaust 'outports' AND angles for "ground" systems.

Initially, I was scratching my head wondering why the OP's FEL/bucket was getting soot all over it, others were reporting soot on their FEL's arm and still others (like me) were reporting nothing.

Randy both tractors show nothing on fel? I'd like to know what configuration your exhaust outlet is if you don't mind. For my bottom exit exhaust, I'd need to make a a 45* extension to at least clear the fel. I think that would make a big difference especially at start up.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I did this, not because of fumes but to keep the soot from blowing on my lift arms. This works very well, blows right between the arm and the tire. I haven't driven it to see if it redirects fumes backwards towards the driver. I might have to shorten the new pipe a bit if it appears it might get snagged in the woods.

 

[arrow]

That should about do it Pilgrim. I like the clamp you used. Can you relate to m what size the pipe is to fit the existing one? Thanks.

 

[Wagtail]

Randy both tractors show nothing on fel? I'd like to know what configuration your exhaust outlet is if you don't mind. For my bottom exit exhaust, I'd need to make a a 45* extension to at least clear the fel. I think that would make a big difference especially at start up.

G'day Lou. My 4105 (Yanmar donk) exhaust comes out on the front left, points towards the rear and is 'aimed' down towards the back of the left front tyre.

Somewhat unrelated; my D110 lawn tractor (petrol) exhaust comes out the front right, ahead of the tyre, and there is an almighty blast of blue smoke when I fire it up [choke position]. It settles down once I've brought it up to operating revs. I therefore never start it without the workshop roller-door open & the D110's 'nose' is pointed at that opening.

['donk' is Aussie slang for any engine, derived from 'donkey engine']