Treadle to hand control conversion on 1430

[jfischer]

Bob, that is true. I have found that most all of my engines don't seem to burn any oil, so guess I am lucky on that part, and nearly all of my equipment have the shut downs on them when the oil gets low.

I will keep that in mind about connecting a light, or beeper to the sensor.
Jeff

 

[jfischer]

Josh, I will tell you what I think, or how the arms work out on the seat from Power Trac, as I am getting them put on my seat. I have armrests on all my equipment, so I can tell you verses the others.
Jeff

 

[SpringHollow]

If you do not like the idea of an electric fuel pump, use a chain fall (or pulley and a tie down) to lift the 5 gallon can. Some of the "newer" style have a handle on the back which makes for a nice balancing point and all you are doing is tipping it.

Ken

 

[RegL]

If you do not like the idea of an electric fuel pump, use a chain fall (or pulley and a tie down) to lift the 5 gallon can. Some of the "newer" style have a handle on the back which makes for a nice balancing point and all you are doing is tipping it.

Ken

Guess you could lift the hood that way also.

 

[SpringHollow]

Guess you could lift the hood that way also.

Or you could build a rolling bridge crane like mine and also have a chain attached to the ceiling, use it to lift your PT, attach the chain to the hood and then lower the PT?

There have been some shop renovation projects where I have been tempted to build a chair or platform for it. And just think how much more stuff you can store if you do not need aisle space to walk around in!

I actually have used it to lift and hold the hood open when there was not room to open the hood all of the way. So a chain fall would work well when accessing the engine where you normally service the PT. Good idea, RegL.

Ken

 

[joshlee]

Way to go! They are nice machines and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Yeah, you can't beat that discount they are giving right now. The money I saved with the discount payed for the shipping and then some.

I have a few of the older cans that don't leak, and you don't have to pull, or push anything to get them to flow. Wish I could find more of them.

Yes, talked a lot to Kristie, Terry, and a few of the people down there. I am getting the 425, (all I could afford now) wish I could have gotten the 1430, but after I got to thinking about it, was probably bigger then what I needed, with a 6ft snow blade and all. When I go around my house, I know that even using the angle on it, that is still 5'5" or so. Guess that is one of the things that bigger is not always better

Oh, I am going to take the trailer down there on Wed. to pick all up. Figure the prices are about as good as they are going to get on attachments.

 

[joshlee]

If you think they work well, I get a set.

Josh, I will tell you what I think, or how the arms work out on the seat from Power Trac, as I am getting them put on my seat. I have armrests on all my equipment, so I can tell you verses the others.
Jeff

 

[jfischer]

Yes the savings was enough to buy a couple of attachments, and I will drive down there with my trailer and pick it up in the morning, and get back late tomorrow evening. Easier to leave early and beat the traffic, but it is sure on 81 on the way back.

Way to go! They are nice machines and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Yeah, you can't beat that discount they are giving right now. The money I saved with the discount payed for the shipping and then some.

 

[jfischer]

Joph I will tell you how the arms work, and feel after I put an hour or two on the machine.
Jeff

 

[joshlee]

Your going to be having a fun day tomorrow! I hope everything goes well for ya, and will be waiting to hear how well it all works for ya.
Josh

Yes the savings was enough to buy a couple of attachments, and I will drive down there with my trailer and pick it up in the morning, and get back late tomorrow evening. Easier to leave early and beat the traffic, but it is sure on 81 on the way back.

 

[MossRoad]

I thought about that, but heck, just trying to lift a gas can up there to fill it, and not spill it all over the place will be enough. I will just use smaller cans, as I know I am not going to be able to pour a 5 gallon can that high.

Heck, I'm 6' tall, 212+ and I have trouble with 5 gallon cans on mine! :laughing:

Did they go back to the plastic tank under the hood like mine has? I know at one time they put the tank IN the hood and that seemed like it would be heavy!

Mine has the tank under the hood and there is no place to set a gas can next to it and siphon it into the tank with one of these...

I suppose it would be easier to set a 5 gallon can (or smaller) on a 55 gallon barrel next to the tractor and then siphon over to it, though.

 

[MossRoad]

Thats a great idea. If I ever do have to lower the seat, I will definitely keep that in mind.

So Mossroad, do you think the armrests Power Trac sells go well with these seats? It looks like they have enough cushion on them to make it comfortable.

I have the factory seat and factory arm rests. I'll tell you, I've had many 5 hour runs on this thing and the seat could use a little padding, but for 2-3 hour stretches, I have no complaints. The arm rests are OK, too... on those 5 hour runs, half of it was backwards, leaning over one or the other armrest, going all out 8mph in reverse. I was hauling moon dust (granulated limestone) refurbishing little league ball diamonds over long distances.

I'd say try the factory seat and see how you like it. If its not acceptable, get an aftermarket seat with some armrests and more padding.

 

[woodlandfarms]

get a spinner nob btw. for the steering wheel. it is priceless.

 

[MossRoad]

get a spinner nob btw. for the steering wheel. it is priceless.

Amen!

You can get a nice green one.


Or a not so nice green one....


Or a really really not so nice green one....


Hahahahaa!!! :laughing:

 

[woodlandfarms]

Whered you get that skull one? I want it bad....

 

[MossRoad]

I just googled "steering wheel spinner knob green" and hit the images button and there you go! :thumbsup:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ste...a=X&ei=sgcKVdP8MNauyASK6YDgBA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg

 

[jfischer]

If you think they work well, I get a set.

Josh, I got the machine home, and neighbor unloaded it tonight and that is about as far as I got. I do have to say that I am not real thrilled with the arms. They come all the way down the side of the seat (or a metal bracket does), and bolt on at the bottom where the seat belt connects. It makes me end up hitting that part when I try to get off. None of my other seats have such, and are just mounted up high with about 3 bolts each.

I am also having a problem with being able to get my feet in there. Not sure if it is just big feet or what, but can't pick them up high enough to get them in, really have to work at it, put the seat back as far as I can get, then move it forward to where it feels comfortable for the controls.

Tell you more as I find out.
Jeff

 

[jfischer]

Josh and a few others, I think you wanted to see how they were going to make, or mount the hand control I had put on the 425.

They put a long skinny handle on it, (of which I didn't like) so I put some threads on it, and mounted a knob on the top of it, was a lot easier to use your palm of your hand to control it.

The "T" handle on the side of it lets you put more tension on it, and if you turn it all the way off it will let anyone use the treadle to drive the tractor. Came out pretty good, now to get some seat time in, and they are calling for nasty weather the next few days, but will let me learn more about things.

 

[MossRoad]

Josh and a few others, I think you wanted to see how they were going to make, or mount the hand control I had put on the 425.

They put a long skinny handle on it, (of which I didn't like) so I put some threads on it, and mounted a knob on the top of it, was a lot easier to use your palm of your hand to control it.

The "T" handle on the side of it lets you put more tension on it, and if you turn it all the way off it will let anyone use the treadle to drive the tractor. Came out pretty good, now to get some seat time in, and they are calling for nasty weather the next few days, but will let me learn more about things.

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So push goes forwards and pull goes backward? Pretty slick! :thumbsup:

 

[jfischer]

Yes Moss, we tried to keep it as simple as possible. Has some washers, and the springs style or curved ones under it to put a little tension, and I put a bit of locktite on it, so it will act like a nylon nut, and won't come loose and stay where it should.

SO, I am now an official owner of a PT425, 4 in 1 bucket, Material Bucket, set of Forks, Snow Blade with wheels and cutting edge, and a Mini Hoe, and Thumb for it.
Jeff