If you have the common sense to worry about the consequences of disconnecting the switch than you have enough common sense to be aware of what you did and it will be OK.
Someone disconnected the switch on my L4060, but I keep the switch working on my BX2360 since I use that pretty much...
In the 1950 and 60's it was not uncommon to add a little diesel to the tank to free up a stuck valve.
As for using gasoline as a fire starter; I am a retire fire marshal and it was not uncommon to locate an arson suspect in the local hospital being treated for burns caused by using gasoline as...
First off I'd do a quick test of the battery by placing a test light on it. If the light fails to come on or fades quickly the battery is suspect. Pull it off and take it to a parts store to be tested if you do not have a tester.
If the battery is good, but not charged, the charging system has...
I once had the opportunity to attend a forum where the chief lubrication engineer for Ford spoke. In a nut shell his point was that any motor oil produced today is superior to those made previously.
I use 5-w30 synthetic in all of the small engines including a 2002 Generac generator.
I agree...
I respectfully disagree. Weight distributing hitches are widely used in the RV market and make it possible to tow a trailer that is well within the total tow weight rating of the tow vehicle but is front heavy making the total hitch weight too high.
I agree you need to start using a weight distributing hitch. They shift some of the tongue weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle to help level the load.
If you buy a new trailer the dealer should set it up for you to ensure it is road safe for the loads you intend to pull.. Make sure you...
Love my DeWalt 20V 1/2" impact gun, but the comment about the builders lying about the torque ratings is spot on. I torque the wheel nuts on my low boy to 165 ft/lbs and the wrench will not turn them despite being rated at 200+ ft/lbs.
That being said there is nothing like a battery powered...
A friend broke his Ford 1710 in a similar manner when he hand loaded the bucket with crushed rock. By hand loading it he was able to greatly exceed the weight capacity that the tractor was capable of carrying and when he hit a hole while carrying the stone it was over in a few seconds.
This is a 1906 Howe horse drawn gasoline powered pumper I bought at auction that I am restoring. Originally equipped with a four-cylinder Rutenber Dual Ignition engine built by the Western Motor Company in Logansport, Indiana it was re-powered with a Model T engine at some point. The pump is a...
My SWAG is that you have some kind of obstruction in one of your safety switches, most likely the pto switch. If it is below freezing it could be ice. I'd find the pto safety switch and jump across it to see if that is the problem.
The OP stated it is a HF winch which have a 10% duty cycle. If it is operated in accordance with that having enough battery to operate it should not be a problem.
I use an Anderson type connector for 12V power and have a ball mount welded on the front of the tractor so I can use a cheap HF...
I agree a dedicated trailer mover put on the 3 point is the way to go. I made my own and I use it to move my GN trailer around.
One other reason to use an upward limiter of some type is that you can dump a dump trailer without the hitch raising up.
But since it seems like there is always a...
My bet is low crank speed causing unburned fuel to collect in the cylinders due to an inability to generate enough compression to fire the fuel. Is the fuel fresh and of high quality? Did this start when you re-fueled? No wax in the fuel?
Use KISS and check for the obvious like a bad ground or...
I also use an Anderson connector and do so on both tractors, my truck, and my hydraulic dovetail trailer since it makes for a universal solution. I have jumper cables that I power through the connectors that I use to start the various small engines with 12V starters in lieu of trying to keep...