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Well, I had a choice: A) go with a cheaper 'thrower from a private party, and possibly have to get some hardware (according to a DEALER near the seller), or B) spend more from a different dealer who was farther away and get one that would fit right up. I thought I could save a few bucks and went with A. I told the guy I was taking a chance, that it might not fit and would cost me more, so right away he knocked off a hundred bucks. And even on the way out of the guy's garage he said (and I quote) "If it dosen't work, let me know." Hey I can't lose, I thought.
I slide it under my tractor as the snow continues to pile up outside. No way this thing is gonna fit. I call my local dealer, ask some questions, give the serial number, and find out, that in fact, there is no way this thing is gonna fit, new frame or not.
So, I call the seller up and explain that it won't work, and I'm letting him know. He tells me, "Well, I really don't want it back. But I will send you back one of those hundred dollar bills." He isn't going to budge, and won't take it back. Thanks, buddy...
Well, now the snow is 8" deep and falling fast. I'm also in hundreds of dollars, and getting nowhere. But, hey, I can't give up now. Off to the dealer, an hour away, and in the snow storm. I shell out even more money, pick up the one that will fit, along with chains and some weights.
I get it under my tractor, open to the installation instructions and read: "open your bag of parts...." What bag? What flanged spacer? What bracket? Good God does it end!?!
Back out again, to Tractor Supply and I finally get enough parts together to make it work for tonight. By now I'm working by flashlight (in an unheateted gravel floor "garage") and the snow is about 12" deep and still coming down, and not really happy with my day so far.
As I tighten the last bolt, and shake ot the tire chains, I hear this sound outside, and can't beleive it. Well, after my day, I can believe it... The neighbor is on his four-wheeler and he's plowing my driveway!!! The nerve of this guy!!! Dosen't he know what Ive been through???
I thanked him, chased him off (nicely), fired up my machine, and FINALLY got that **** driveway cleared. The JD snowthrower worked beautifully, even if it did bite into the gravel a bit. A hot shower, some of my wifes chilli and a couple of beers later, I'm a lot happier man.
And, if your still reading, thanks for letting me vent a little... goodnight.
Oh yeah I almost forgot, does anyone need a nice JD snowthrower? I got an extra one I'll let go cheap...
I slide it under my tractor as the snow continues to pile up outside. No way this thing is gonna fit. I call my local dealer, ask some questions, give the serial number, and find out, that in fact, there is no way this thing is gonna fit, new frame or not.
So, I call the seller up and explain that it won't work, and I'm letting him know. He tells me, "Well, I really don't want it back. But I will send you back one of those hundred dollar bills." He isn't going to budge, and won't take it back. Thanks, buddy...
Well, now the snow is 8" deep and falling fast. I'm also in hundreds of dollars, and getting nowhere. But, hey, I can't give up now. Off to the dealer, an hour away, and in the snow storm. I shell out even more money, pick up the one that will fit, along with chains and some weights.
I get it under my tractor, open to the installation instructions and read: "open your bag of parts...." What bag? What flanged spacer? What bracket? Good God does it end!?!
Back out again, to Tractor Supply and I finally get enough parts together to make it work for tonight. By now I'm working by flashlight (in an unheateted gravel floor "garage") and the snow is about 12" deep and still coming down, and not really happy with my day so far.
As I tighten the last bolt, and shake ot the tire chains, I hear this sound outside, and can't beleive it. Well, after my day, I can believe it... The neighbor is on his four-wheeler and he's plowing my driveway!!! The nerve of this guy!!! Dosen't he know what Ive been through???
I thanked him, chased him off (nicely), fired up my machine, and FINALLY got that **** driveway cleared. The JD snowthrower worked beautifully, even if it did bite into the gravel a bit. A hot shower, some of my wifes chilli and a couple of beers later, I'm a lot happier man.
And, if your still reading, thanks for letting me vent a little... goodnight.
Oh yeah I almost forgot, does anyone need a nice JD snowthrower? I got an extra one I'll let go cheap...
