Told you I'd get one
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Re: Told you I\'d get one
Actual arrival was 16:20. I couldn't believe it! From Tazewell to Charlottesville in 3.5 hours. I even checked with Scott and he confirmed the truck left at about 10 to 1. Normal human beings require 5+ hours to make the trip. I was so pleased I gave the driver a nice tip.
First thing I did was scorch myself a bit by brushing up against the muffler. I didn't even notice it was there hanging off the side until it was too late. No real damage but I'm sure going to keep my distance from the engine area.
I'll post some pictures later. I probably won't be able to do much until Friday - The attachments are still on the pallets /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Actual arrival was 16:20. I couldn't believe it! From Tazewell to Charlottesville in 3.5 hours. I even checked with Scott and he confirmed the truck left at about 10 to 1. Normal human beings require 5+ hours to make the trip. I was so pleased I gave the driver a nice tip.
First thing I did was scorch myself a bit by brushing up against the muffler. I didn't even notice it was there hanging off the side until it was too late. No real damage but I'm sure going to keep my distance from the engine area.
I'll post some pictures later. I probably won't be able to do much until Friday - The attachments are still on the pallets /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Phils
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congrats ElBubba!!
I wish you the same weather we are going to have this weekend for your first PT weekend! (~75, s'posed to be down from 80 we'll get tomorrow).
Phil
congrats ElBubba!!
I wish you the same weather we are going to have this weekend for your first PT weekend! (~75, s'posed to be down from 80 we'll get tomorrow).
Phil
MuncyBob
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yes..congrats on the addition to the family...cigars all around! I've been meaning to modify my treadles with 14's suggestion from last year...just never got around to it and now way too busy...so I called PT to inquire on the springs that have been mentioned...Scott returned the call within 2 hours and said they'll be in the mail this week....no charge. I've actually gotten used to the way they are except on rough terrain my foot still seems to bounce a bit. Reading ElBubba's posts reminds me of my delivery back in June...it was hard to drag myself back to work on my lunch hour the day it arrived! Good luck with it!!..I wish I had been able to get more attachments at the time...but my birthday is coming up! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
yes..congrats on the addition to the family...cigars all around! I've been meaning to modify my treadles with 14's suggestion from last year...just never got around to it and now way too busy...so I called PT to inquire on the springs that have been mentioned...Scott returned the call within 2 hours and said they'll be in the mail this week....no charge. I've actually gotten used to the way they are except on rough terrain my foot still seems to bounce a bit. Reading ElBubba's posts reminds me of my delivery back in June...it was hard to drag myself back to work on my lunch hour the day it arrived! Good luck with it!!..I wish I had been able to get more attachments at the time...but my birthday is coming up! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Phils
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I gotta agree.... the treadle springs aren't necessary if the PT is operated on level ground. Of course, my parcel is exactly the opposite of "level" and the reason those springs made a noticeable difference.
Phil
I gotta agree.... the treadle springs aren't necessary if the PT is operated on level ground. Of course, my parcel is exactly the opposite of "level" and the reason those springs made a noticeable difference.
Phil
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Congratulations on your new PT.. You will have lots of fun with the work you have lined up. I quite often go through your area on my way to visit my son and his wife in South Boston. Good tractoring and as others have said be carefull until you get used to running it.
Congratulations on your new PT.. You will have lots of fun with the work you have lined up. I quite often go through your area on my way to visit my son and his wife in South Boston. Good tractoring and as others have said be carefull until you get used to running it.
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I must say that so far I'm happy with PT service. I called in yesterday morning to ask to have springs put on the treadles and they got them on event though the truck pulled away just a couple hours later; plus they remembered to put solid wheels on the bush hog /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
You'll all be happy to know I've conked my head twice on the ROP with less than 2 hrs on the dial. This is doubly impressive as I'm only 5'7".
About all I've done is hook and unhook attachments; put them on and off pallets; drive all around to where I'm just starting to get a feel for steering although going backwards seems very weird.
I did attach the minihoe and dug a small hole and found that simultaneously booming down, scooping, and very gently backing up seemed to give the best results - best as in least scary. Trying to dig without a little reverse pedal usually led to an exciting tilting effect that I decided I'd rather save for a later date.
The only other attachment I tried out at all was the box blade. There is a small hump in Isabel Meadow that looked like a good candidate for leveling. Let me preface this by explaining that I've never even seen a box blade before and could only guess at its operation. So I set it down reasonably horizontal to the ground, lowered until back lip was digging in a couple inches and backed up. Either this is not the way to use a box blade or I'm going to need to dramatically improve my technique. When I went in for supper it occurred to me that maybe you're supposed to put the thing in float position. We'll see tomorrow weather permitting.
I must say that so far I'm happy with PT service. I called in yesterday morning to ask to have springs put on the treadles and they got them on event though the truck pulled away just a couple hours later; plus they remembered to put solid wheels on the bush hog /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
You'll all be happy to know I've conked my head twice on the ROP with less than 2 hrs on the dial. This is doubly impressive as I'm only 5'7".
About all I've done is hook and unhook attachments; put them on and off pallets; drive all around to where I'm just starting to get a feel for steering although going backwards seems very weird.
I did attach the minihoe and dug a small hole and found that simultaneously booming down, scooping, and very gently backing up seemed to give the best results - best as in least scary. Trying to dig without a little reverse pedal usually led to an exciting tilting effect that I decided I'd rather save for a later date.
The only other attachment I tried out at all was the box blade. There is a small hump in Isabel Meadow that looked like a good candidate for leveling. Let me preface this by explaining that I've never even seen a box blade before and could only guess at its operation. So I set it down reasonably horizontal to the ground, lowered until back lip was digging in a couple inches and backed up. Either this is not the way to use a box blade or I'm going to need to dramatically improve my technique. When I went in for supper it occurred to me that maybe you're supposed to put the thing in float position. We'll see tomorrow weather permitting.
MuncyBob
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Very amusing!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You'll have some expirementation to do with all the attchments I'm sure...but by trial and error and along with the good advice of the PT people I'm sure you'll be a semi-pro in short order!
Very amusing!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You'll have some expirementation to do with all the attchments I'm sure...but by trial and error and along with the good advice of the PT people I'm sure you'll be a semi-pro in short order!
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Re: Told you I\'d get one
<font color="red"> I've conked my head twice on the ROP with less than 2 hrs on the dial. </font>
I think that's what truly sold me on Power Trac. I did that in Tazewell, and Terry said "You'll learn not to do that." Since I'm a lawyer with products liability cases, it was truly refreshing for a manufacturer actually to acknowledge that a customer may bear some small measure of responsibility to avoid whacking his head.
But, being a slow learner, I went down to Home Depot and got some foam pipe insulation. It covers the edge nicely, and has enough stickum to hold it in place -- until you run it through or against ....[insert obstacle of choice] It's cheap, so replacement isn't a problem.
I think of Terry every time I whack my head on the foam. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
<font color="red"> I've conked my head twice on the ROP with less than 2 hrs on the dial. </font>
I think that's what truly sold me on Power Trac. I did that in Tazewell, and Terry said "You'll learn not to do that." Since I'm a lawyer with products liability cases, it was truly refreshing for a manufacturer actually to acknowledge that a customer may bear some small measure of responsibility to avoid whacking his head.
But, being a slow learner, I went down to Home Depot and got some foam pipe insulation. It covers the edge nicely, and has enough stickum to hold it in place -- until you run it through or against ....[insert obstacle of choice] It's cheap, so replacement isn't a problem.
I think of Terry every time I whack my head on the foam. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
pequeajim
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lol!!
I wacked my head a few times too. When you're 6'-3", and forgetful some times, you can get a bruise easily. I think I might go and get some of that foam insulation... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
lol!!
I wacked my head a few times too. When you're 6'-3", and forgetful some times, you can get a bruise easily. I think I might go and get some of that foam insulation... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
