Soundguy
Old Timer
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2002
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- Central florida
- Tractor
- RK 55HC,ym1700, NH7610S, Ford 8N, 2N, NAA, 660, 850 x2, 541, 950, 941D, 951, 2000, 3000, 4000, 4600, 5000, 740, IH 'C' 'H', CUB, John Deere 'B', allis 'G', case VAC
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sure, if you assume we are all idiots and can't adjust or service a slip clutch according to the instructions )</font>
I agree... IMHO.. owning a tractor does, or should convey having, or learning a few maintenance skills that the average homeowner may not need.
Things like how to adjust the tractors clutch adjustment, brakes, and change simple bolt on and belte run parts.. this would include knowing how to use a torque wrench... once you know that.. everything else you find in a manual can be done by 'cook-book' method...
I do realize there will be a few city slickers that move tot he country, buy tractors, and don't know how to check oil, let alone change oil.. but then.. those are the kind that need to pay the tractor mechanic to come out and do yearly services, and that could include things like slipping the clutch ont he mower.
Reminds me... when i get to feeling better.. I need to go service my 10' mower's clutch...
Soundguy
I agree... IMHO.. owning a tractor does, or should convey having, or learning a few maintenance skills that the average homeowner may not need.
Things like how to adjust the tractors clutch adjustment, brakes, and change simple bolt on and belte run parts.. this would include knowing how to use a torque wrench... once you know that.. everything else you find in a manual can be done by 'cook-book' method...
I do realize there will be a few city slickers that move tot he country, buy tractors, and don't know how to check oil, let alone change oil.. but then.. those are the kind that need to pay the tractor mechanic to come out and do yearly services, and that could include things like slipping the clutch ont he mower.
Reminds me... when i get to feeling better.. I need to go service my 10' mower's clutch...
Soundguy