The "I'ts Here!" thread type

GerardC · Mar 21, 2005

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( GERALD didn't hit anything on the head, but GERARD did. I've noticed a lot of people misspell Gerard's name and he never mentions it, but I just have to. Read guys! Gerard's been here a while, shouldn't be messing up his name. John )

John too hit the nail on the head. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Gerard

GerardC · Mar 21, 2005

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( Maybe Gerard just has broader shoulders than you do Jon. Gerard you have my apologizes can you ever forgive my mistake? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif)

Apology is accepted. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Gerard

victoriafarm · Mar 21, 2005

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Hello, BRAND NEW IN EVERY WAY. don't even know how to make a post.

My soon-to-be-60 hubby and I are the proud parents of a new-to-us grey market kubota prob equiv to L245 but not even sure of that. It arrived with a 54 inch rototiller on the back.

GOOD THING! We'd no more how to get something off or on a PTO hitch than we'd know how to fly.

THERE"S GOT TO BE OTHER FOLKS WHO USED TO BE JUST LIKE US OUT THERE....we've dug in the dirt and raised our own food whenever we could. Now we've got 3 acres and time, and ...stars in our eyes... and the courage to try new things!

So - where do we go to learn about PTO speeds, and how to raise and lower the rototiller, and how to know how fast to go when you till...the BABY STEPS???

Actually, please start here. I love my husband. What are the things a brand new beginner might do that could lead to injury or death? THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO KNOW FIRST! I've heard of tractors rolling!

thanks,
carol

GerardC · Mar 21, 2005

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( Hello, BRAND NEW IN EVERY WAY. don't even know how to make a post.

My soon-to-be-60 hubby and I are the proud parents of a new-to-us grey market kubota prob equiv to L245 but not even sure of that. It arrived with a 54 inch rototiller on the back.

GOOD THING! We'd no more how to get something off or on a PTO hitch than we'd know how to fly.

THERE"S GOT TO BE OTHER FOLKS WHO USED TO BE JUST LIKE US OUT THERE....we've dug in the dirt and raised our own food whenever we could. Now we've got 3 acres and time, and ...stars in our eyes... and the courage to try new things!

So - where do we go to learn about PTO speeds, and how to raise and lower the rototiller, and how to know how fast to go when you till...the BABY STEPS???

Actually, please start here. I love my husband. What are the things a brand new beginner might do that could lead to injury or death? THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO KNOW FIRST! I've heard of tractors rolling!

thanks,
carol )

Midway through reading your post my first thought was for you to go to the SAFETY forum here on TBN and start reading the threads. There's a lot of VERY useful information to be learned from all the seasoned members on this forum. Be careful, GO SLOW and Good luck. Gerard

GerardC · Mar 21, 2005

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One more thing..... WELCOME to TBN!! Gerard

victoriafarm · Mar 21, 2005

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ok, will do
the moderator sent a link to a pdf file on safetwy which i asked hubby to print at work...

so I make a post then i just keep looking to see if there are replies...

after he gets off work we are going to go out and just drive around till we get used to the clutch, the 7 or 8 gears, etc...

but if we get adventuresome, is it pretty obvious how to raise and lower the tiller? You would always do that with the tractor standing still, eh?
carol

KiotiJohn · Mar 21, 2005

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but if we get adventuresome, is it pretty obvious how to raise and lower the tiller? You would always do that with the tractor standing still, eh?
carol
Carol, the first thing to learn is post only one thread about the same subject, it causes confusion when a lot of people are responding, also, you don't want to hijack another's thread with your questions. As an example, I just answered your own thread, and now I found this one. Not a huge problem unless it's commonly done.
There should be a lever, probably off to your right when in the seat that moves fore and aft. That's the 3pt hitch lever. While you don't have to be stopped to raise/lower, it may be better to start out doing it that way until your more familiar with the operation. Of course, you'll need to know how to initiate the PTO to turn the tiller, but we can get into that later. Read your thread and send me questions. John /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

victoriafarm · Mar 22, 2005

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hey, john,
thanks
i don't totally understand what's a post and what's a thread - is this a thread - or is it a reply? Or is it a reply AND a post AND a thread. I read the "newby" info on NOT cross-posting but ...lots to learn!

Guess I need to click add this thread to my favorites to find it again, eh?

Golfgar4 · Mar 22, 2005

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Hello Carol.

I, too, wish to welcome you to TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

First, just some friendly advice. Take your time and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. Everybody here will be happy to help you. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I'm sure John won't mind if I reply to your question here.

A post generally is the first thing a person places in a particular forum that begins the discussion of the posters question or comment.. You've already done that, so you know how to "start" a thread. However, a post can also be the individual reply that someone makes in response to another post. This reply that I'm making to you now is a post, but is also a reply.

A thread is the entire discussion of a particualr topic that is comprised of all of the posts/replies that people have contributed. I suppose to be technically considered a thread, it must have at least 2 posts, the original post and 1 reply.

Clear as mud? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I've not noticed if anyone else has suggested this, so if they have, then you can ignore it. But you might take a few minutes and read through the FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions to help you better understand how things work and what you can do.

And always remember that you may contact any moderator to ask for help anytime you're not sure what to do. The active moderators are always listed at the bottom left corner of any thread that you might be reading.

Enjoy the journey, and we look forward to your future contributions! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

milkman · Mar 22, 2005

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Tractor shower, good idea, besides new tractor owners can never have too many lynch pins. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif