Stupid Things I Have Done

[Jstpssng]

As long as no people, animals, vehicles or structures were harmed, I count it a win. My most stupid/dangerous thing was trying to pull a metal rod out with the bucket. It was summer and the clay was like concrete. I chained it to the bucket and pulled and pulled. It actually started to lift one the tractor since the rod was not budging, and I quickly released the bucket. The stupid thing - this was one of the few times I had not put the seat belt on.

Many of us have similar experiences. In my case I was standing next to the tractor. When the rears came up the tractor leaned toward me... because my left hand was running the control I lifted the bucket more, rather than dropping it.

 

[masseyrider]

Many of us have similar experiences. In my case I was standing next to the tractor. When the rears came up the tractor leaned toward me... because my left hand was running the control I lifted the bucket more, rather than dropping it.

Exactly what I did doing the same thing.
Reacted quick enough to reverse the process.
As long as it stays a learning experience all is good.

 

[WinterDeere]

... because my left hand was running the control I lifted the bucket more, rather than dropping it.

Glad I'm not the only one who does that. It's amazing how bad my otherwise-reasonably intelligent brain is at translating simple loader controls from right hand to left, especially when things go wrong real quickly.