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Sir, sir, I have a question: How much are you getting paid for this commercial ?

Welcome to TBN. Don't know if you noticed, but the previous post is over 5 years old. You may not get a response from the original poster. Richard

Update on my Hart Electric rider mower. For the first time, I had to clean out the bottom of the deck. Really jammed full. While I had the front of the mower raised up to clean the deck, I decided that maybe some moving parts should be oiled. The owners manual does not have any required lube...

A battery’s condition can be monitored by checking the electrolyte’s specific gravity with an inexpensive D-I-Y battery hydrometer to determine the percentage of sulphuric acid it contains. A fully charged cell at 80 degrees F would show a specific gravity of 1.265. If all six cells are fully...

Check for a loose flywheel. Richard

They both look the same to me. From the photos on the jungle place, they both, the 11s and the 12s, have the exhaust exiting on the same side.

Nope, I think you had diagnosed the problem correctly. Hind sight is always 20/20. You should have replace the governor assy when you changed the camshaft gear. Richard

Go here to down load the user manual: https://pdf.lowes.com/operatingguides/759936750762_oper.pdf Richard

With the power connector to the clutch coil disconnected, check the coil to ground resistance. It should be in the millions of ohms. If it is shorted to ground, it will cause excessive current flow. Richard

Thanks for letting us know what the fix was. Glad that it's running good now.

You can obtain the user manual from JD. The manual is to large to post here, but here is a link to the user manual. Pick one of the three last choices: https://techpubs.deere.com/en-US/Search/Equipment?page=0&sug=true&st=model&kw=GT245&ln=English

This sentence does not make sense. Do you mean that you checked the PTO switch? You should not be measuring voltage with the meter in the ohms position. Do you have the owners manual? There should be some trouble shooting guides in it. Richard

Here is a copy of the parts manual:

Here is a copy of the user manual:

Go here for more information...

Here is the problem why your battery failed: A trickle charger can not/should not be used to maintain a battery over a long period of time. You need to get a battery maintainer. Something like this...

Google Image search could not match it either.

Two cycle engines are very susceptible to atmospheric pressure, humidly, and outside air temperature changes. So it is not unreasonable to expect that some adjustment of the carb may be necessary when there are large changes in the above. Richard

Hum - not sure by what you mean by "welding". Are you saying that the trimmer plastic line melts on the spool ? Richard

Good going. Glad that you figured it out and let us know how you fixed it. Richard

It took me about an hour of searching the internet to finally figure out how that engine is suppose to work. And even the authors of the info I found were not completely sure of how it works. Plus it appears that Sthil has had trouble with their plastic cam gear. Richard

Russ, where you able to down load PDF ? Richard

I take it that the wheels that you have do not have bearings in them. Here is a part that appears to be compatible with your machine. Pricy but with bearings: https://mowthelawn.com/products/john-deere-am148120?_pos=1&_sid=63a230cbe&_ss=r

Sounds like flooding to me. The typical way to clear a flooded engine is to crank the engine with the throttle wide open. Next time this happens, crank the engine for a few moments, then pull the plugs, look and see if they are loaded up with fuel. Richard

The 20 amp fuse goes to the voltage regulator. Could be a problem there. Richard

Here is the wiring diagram:

Did you check the glow plugs ?

The sudden engine stop may have caused the cam timing to jump a tooth or two. I'm not failure with the 8N, but if it has a timing chain, it could be worn out and needs replacing.

Most fuel shut off solenoids have two coils, the pull-in coil and the hold coil. You need to apply voltage to the hold coil and then hit the pill-in coil with about 1 second of voltage. Applying voltage to the pill-in coil a time longer than about 10 seconds will cause it to burn out. If you...

Go here: https://www.manualslib.com/download/1134938/Cub-Cadet-7000.html Click on the blue "Download PDF". It's a large file, so it will take a few moments, wait for it. Richard

All indications are that the alternator is not charging the battery. You have thrown a lot of parts at it, and it still doesn't work. If you don't have a voltmeter, get on. Check the battery voltage before you try to start the engine. A fully charged battery should show 12.6 V DC See more...

That crankshaft is shot. These engines need oil in them to run for any length of time, plus you have to limit the RPM.

Welcome to TBN You may get a better response if you posted in the Cub Cadet form: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/cub-cadet-l-g/ You may want to find a wiring diagram for your machine, that my help you figure out what is going on. Richard

You haven't said what kind of paint is on the walls now. If it is an oil based paint, DO NOT use a water based paint to paint over original paint. Like others have said, no pressure wash, and unless you can actually see dirt on the wall, no washing is required. Two years ago, I had my house...

I have looked that Hart leaf collector and I think it is way overpriced. Plus I have read reviews of the leaf collector. They were not good. Most said that the chute plugs often without the blower on, and with the blower on continuously, the time between charging the battery is significantly...

Tony, Welcome to TBN. I don't have an answer for you, but hopefully, someone will come along and help you. Richard

This is the mower I have. It is now marked down $500 from what I paid and they are offering a 10% discount for your first order. https://harttools.com/products/30-lithium-ion-riding-mower I have been happy with my mower. Richard AND NO, I don't get anything by posting this.

Welcome to TBN. Is your tractor acting up ? Richard

You might try one of these. NO, I do not have any afflation with the company: https://www.drpower.com/power-equipment/leaf-blowers-vacuums/tow-behind-leaf-vacs

General Motors Facing New Class-Action Lawsuit Over 6.2-Liter V8 Issues The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The lawsuit, featuring plaintiffs from Washington and California, details familiar issues with the L87 engine, specifically in...

To the right person, some parts might be a blessing. Try listing these on a local sellers site such as Craigs list. Good Luck

Why mow 7 acers of land ? Rent out the land for a farmer to make hay on it. Problem solved.

Did you put oil in it and was the governor working ?

A gear or pully puller will get that off. Richard

Is there a high speed fuel adjustment screw on the carb ? Sounds like it's running lean. The next time this happens, when the engine wants to die, shut it off and check the spark plug colors. Compare the plug tip to a spark color chart. Richard

Deere Shane, Welcome to TBN. Members can post PDF's on the site, also there is PM (Private Message)ability. However, I'm not sure how to do that. Richard

That's great, thanks for letting us know what the solution was. Richard

Biegs, Welcome to TBN If you are seeing fuel puddle in the carb, then yes, your carb is flooding. Here is the suggestion from the Kohler service manual: The service manual is available on the internet for free. Richard

Wow, looks like a lot of work, must be a labor of love. Some questions, Is the cab heated ? Where did you get that differential from? Richard

Can you give us the model and year of manufacture of your Troy Built ? Richard

So does this mean that your tractor battery charging issues are fixed ? Richard

Interesting meter, never saw anything like that before. Can you tell us what brand and model that is ? Richard

When you applied power to the clutch from a separate battery, was the connector that goes to the clutch still connected ?

In post #6 the OP said that the belt to the deck was not in place.

Thanks for the kind words. Richard

Winter has gone bye, mostly. A few days ago, I put the batteries back into the mower. I had raked some leaves from the flower garden area in my front yard and also some from along the house. On April 12, I got the mower out and was mulching the leaves up. Was almost done when suddenly the whole...

OK my faut, I didn't check it to make sure that it was complete. However after searching for hours, I did find the complete service manual, but it's to large to post here. Try this link: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=h_&q=1988+john+deere+hydro+175+service+manual+pdf+free+download%5C&ia=web When you...

Very unlikely that a poor connection to the clutch coil will cause the engine to stop when engaging the clutch. The problem could be electric or just poor carb adjustment. If your engine is running lean, the sudden load will cause it die when the governor suddenly opens the throttle to...

74mrkol, Welcome to TBN. Not sure if you noticed, but the last post by the OP (Original Poster) was 4 years ago.

Do you have a wiring diagram for you machine ?

I hope that works for you. Richard

Twenty second search on the internet found this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/226038601764 Richard

Is this what your mower deck looks like ? If so, then I would start by looking at the support that holds the idler tenson pully and the pulley bearings. I'm guessing that they are worn and allowing the pully not to be aligned with the belt path. Also make sure that the tension spring is...

No, you don't connect the 30 terminal to ground. That would be a direct short and pop any fuse in the line. You would set you voltmeter to volts DC and on a scale that would accept a 12V DC input. Connect the positive (red) voltmeter lead to the 30 terminal and the negative (black) lead to the...

David, I assume that what you term "throttle parts" means the carburetor. Are you looking to replace the carb ? Richard

Having some trouble looking up a Cub Cadet ZRT model. Are you sure that this is not a RZT ? Richard

Glad you got it done. Strange that the one end would not fit. You didn't say if you have it working or not. Richard

Welcome to TBN Can you give us some more information on your tractor. What engine do you have and what is the year of manufacture ? Richard

Some facts about ignition coils: https://mgaguru.com/mgtech/ignition/ig104.htm Richard

How do you know that the pulley is not the problem? Did you remove it and check to see if the splines in the pulley are OK ?

That is one great looking Farmall

This is what you want: https://powerwerx.com/anderson-sb-connectors-sb120-120amp?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8q--BhDiARIsAP9tKI2FW_zmyWFiBo7c8CPa_WOd9zkIjdQsPlHlSjkrwVSBahjsdmqWLpsaAuMBEALw_wcB Used by a lot of racers to jump start there cars or charge the battery. Richard

So why do we still have a clock with 12 hours ? Can't we change that to 10 hours.

Does your wife know about you using her kitchen tools to mix oil and gas ?

Welcome to TBN Your first photo is rather inappropriate and I suggest that you remove it.

Was there a reason to take the spindles apart ?

You could try a PM to the posters on that thread and see if they respond. They may still have the photos or maybe some help for you. Richard

You might look here for help: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/tg1860-with-tg2746-snowblower.113867/

Welcome to TBN I hope you realize that this thread is about 3 years old and we hope that the OP has figured this out by now. Richard

A few years ago, the MN legislation did pass a law that force auto makers and some other manufactures to make the software available for repair shops, however the bill excluded agriculture equipment. Richard

https://www.keyc.com/2025/01/15/minnesota-attorney-general-joins-lawsuit-against-john-deere-over-repairs/

Looks like you have a good start. I strongly suggest that you put some galvanized 1/4 inch screen around the perimeter of the building. Bury about 3 inches of it in the ground, all the way around. Bring it up high enough so you can staple it to the foundation 2x4's. Other wise, you will be...

Looks great, keep coming with your progress.

Hum 37 post and the OP has not re-appeared. You guy as just talking to the wind.

So did you purchase a new one, and from who ?

Fusian, welcome to TBN. According to Tractor Data, yes, the transmissions are the same. Good Luck Richard

Cadtech, Welcome to TBN. You do realize that this post is 12 years old ! You might do better by starting a new post. Richard

A quick check show Amazon having it for about half the price that JD wants...

nono50, Welcome to TBN. Thats a good looking tractor. Richard

Doesn't sound like a good deal to me. You will need at least 8 panels. Home Depot list each Hardie Panel HZ5 48 in. x 120 in. Primed Smooth Fiber Cement Panel Siding 4' X 6' panel at $72 each. So 72 X 8 = 576. Home depot list this 10 X 8 foot steel shed for $549. Yes you will have to put...

If you don't run your generator at least once a month, I would suggest using some stabile in the fuel. And I am not a fan of running the carb dry. I assume that you have a fuel shut-off valve. This is what I do with my snow thrower engine. Use only non-ethanol fuel, with some stabile in it...

The guy in the video was taking a saw apart. I agree that you have to be careful when assembling stuff, but even then, using a power tool to run down the bolts and nuts with a low torque setting is just fine. The final torquing should aways done by hand.

Don't hold back on how you feel about your CC mower, just let it all out !

Doesn't this guy own any power tools ? A battery powered, reversable drill or a screwdriver would have made taking that saw apart some much easier. Richard

Do you have a parts PDF for your machine. If so, post the part number so we can look it up and help you.

Before you start bolting the rod ends to the crank, you should make sure that the journals are round and not flattened out.

You might also check with your local Thermo-King Dealer. Thermo-King uses the Yanmar engine in a lot of their products. That one piston looks really bad, that should be replaced.

Curious, what does the mfg, say about battery charge and storage. This summer I bought the Hart rider mower, and the batteries can be removed from the mower, but they can not be charged when not in the mower. I plan on removing the batteries and storing them inside my house. What is your plan ...

Well they are the LI-ION type batteries, so they will hold their charge over time with very little self discharge. But you question does bring up a conflict as here is a note from the user manual: From the user manual: NOTE: Charge the batteries at least once a month during storage. As far...

OK an update on my Hart mower. A few days ago, I mulched up a yard full of leaves. Then moved the mower to my garage where I have the charger, plugged it into the mower and WHAT ? The charger is flashing red. I unplugged the charger from the mower, plugged it back in again, same result...

I don't see any hearing protection. I hope that the user has some sort of hearing protection in use that is not visible in the photos. Richard

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Yesterday, I mulched the leaves in my yard. Started out with a fully charged battery's. Mulched non-stop until the battery indicator showed only one green bar. I stopped and put it on the charger. The run time was just over an hour. I have no idea if mulching is more power consuming than...

Thanks for the update.

Your link does not work. I get this: Marketplace isn't available to you This might be because Marketplace isn’t available in your country, you just joined Facebook, or your account doesn’t meet our age and eligibility criteria.

Good to know that Peerless is still offering the replacement. And thanks for letting us know what the cost was. Richard

That is an interesting suggestion. OP, what is the length of the part ?

Would you care to disclose what the cost was ?

Hum, can you show a photo of the whole part.

You should be able to send the pdf to a cloud storage site and then retrieve it on your phone.

Used my Ryobi 14" saw today to clear out some Lilac bushes that have turned into Lilac trees. I just love not havening to mix oil and fuel, pull the GD rope until my arm is ready to fall off. Just plug in the battery and go sawing.

Hum - Does the coolant system have a reservoir that is vented or is it a completely sealed system ? My car does the same thing, after driving on a hot day, and then parking it in the garage, I can smell coolant, but I can never see any leaks. The car has a reservoir that is vented. Good Luck...

Look at the manual, there are instructions on how to adjust the shifter. One thing you might want to check is this nut holding the shift rod to the shift lever, make sure it is tight: See the circled bolt. Here are the instructions for adjusting the shift linkage from the manual:

See the manual that I sent you the link on. And yes, the PTO clutch has to be on the engine and the belt connects the clutch to the deck pully. Richard

Here is a link the the Service manual for your machine: https://www.gardentractortalk.com/d3/downloads/18125-Tm1351.pdf Richard

Welcome to TBN. If you look at the fuse/relay panel description chart, you should be able to determine what fuses you need. Most of the fuse information (Amperage) is shown in the chart. If you have the wiring diagram, you should be able to determine what kind of relay you need. I would guess...

Here you go...

An update. I did finish cutting my lawn. The suggested tire pressure is 20 lbs. I have reduced the pressure to 8 and it the tires are still hard as rocks. I did complain to Hart about the missing rubber or plastic handle that is suppose to be on the deck height adjustment lever. Got a...

If you only have to do it once a year, that doesn't sound to bad.

I'm guessing that the force of the pressure washer flattened all the cooling fins. Richard

Nickreday, Welcome to TBN. Here is the repair manual for your engine.

Don't throw things away, keep them, never know when you might need it.

Your local machine shop can put the taper in your new clutch.

Well no, I haven't charged the battery to full and then run the mower until it is ready to stop. I only have about 45 minutes on the machine. So far, the battery charge is holding up. BUT, I do have some first use complaints. ONE, I deliberately did NOT want a Z-turn as having driven one for a...

Yippy, my Hart 80V rider arrived today. The packing was overwhelming. It took me at least a half hour to just take out all of the bolts that were securing the machine. Arrived complete and without damage. Well almost complete, the rubber handle on the deck height lever is missing. After...

You will have to check out the governor linkage and arm adjustment. Where is beenthere when you need him ?

I'm not going to ague over that statement. Get a copy of the engine repair manual, read up on the carb section and make sure that the governor is connected properly to the carb. Good luck. Richard

OK a couple of questions. 1. why not just clean and use the carb you have ? 2. is there room on the other side of where the carb is mounted to use one of the carbs that you found that have the fuel port on the opposite side from what your current carb has ?

Well there should have/could have been some part numbers on there, but no. So the search goes on.

Look closely at the carb. There should be a part number or model number on it and perhaps also the Mfg's name. Good photos. Richard

Glad you found the problem and fixed it. Thanks for letting us know what you found.

Can you post a photo of the carb. That will help us when we look for one for you. Interesting the you are seeing the carb with the fuel supply line on the wrong side. Richard

Yes, this one from Walmart:

Well I did it. Order the mower today, free shipping. Should be at my house in about 10 days. Sure hope I made a good choice.

I would help us help you if you identified your machine. Make model and year. Richard

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That is good looking machine. I notice that it has two blades. The fact that the HD mower that someone suggested has only one, 30" blade. I'm not to keen on that.

No I haven't good idea. Will check it out. Also I have not had good response from Hart. I am still looking for a detailed warranty PDF and information on how it would be serviced under warranty. Richard

Hum - not from what I see. It has lead/acid batteries. Here is what I found from the Ryobi website: 1 – 5 of 258 Reviews Sort by Most Recent 1 out of 5 stars. Awful investment from smiling to crying 22 hours ago I bought this 3 years ago and it worked well but as anticipated the batteries...

Well my old rider tractor finally gave up. It is on it's third transmission, and I don't feel like crawling under it to remove it and try to fix it. SO, I have been looking at battery powered lawn mowers. I don't want a Z-turn and I have to have a mower that will fit in my storage shed. The...

Could you post the wiring diagram her to help the OP and the rest of use for use in the future.

i don't know, but you said that it ran when using a gravity fuel supply. How long did you run it with the gravity fuel supply ? Long enough to get the engine hot ? Richard

There should be a bracket that comes down on both sides of the engine pully. This bracket keeps the belt from grabbing the pully when you have the clutch pedal depressed. It is item 66 in this parts photo. If this is not in place, you will experience the problems you are having.

Wow, five wires to a safety switch. It's a lot more than on/off.

Apparently the wiring diagrams are all gold plated and you have to pay dearly to get one.

Here is a link to a list of wiring diagrams for XT2 machines. You have not given us enough information to determine which XT2 diagram is for your machine. https://pandpsmallengines.com/pages/cub-cadet-xt2-wiring

So faulty fuel tank from the vendor. Stuff happens.

Glad to hear that you got this going.

Do you have the owners manual and if so, does it have a wiring diagram ?

Slap yourself around a bit, then you will feel better, then have a cool beer.

You may also want to check the head for flatness. Use a heavy glass sheet, clean the head gasket surface and then put the head on the glass. Use a feeler gauge to check for any high spots on the head. Using an inspection light will also work. If the mating surface of the head is not flat, put...

Can you give us more information on the tractor and what engine you have in it. Richard

My 40V 14 inch Ryobi chain saw doesn't leak at all. I was surprise at this.

I think your assumption is correct. If you can figure out which wires that go to the solenoid are for the hold coil. put some push pins into to the wire, connect a volte meter to them after the engine stops. Don't do anything else, just measure the volts. If no voltage across the hold coil...

Denis, can you give us an update on your progress ?

That is so sad. I hope there was no other damage done during the high revving moment. That is a lot of work, but now you are an expert on disassembling and reassembling the Commercial Briggs V-twin Richard

In addition to 5030's suggestion, after applying the mixture, smack the U-joint in the area where it is over the input shaft, with something heavy. But you will need an assistant for this as you MUST have something even heaver on the opposite side of the U-joint to absorb the energy. I suppose...

If both plugs are loosing spark, then look for the common element. In this case, it appears to be the ignition module. In the service manual, there should be some resistance measurements that can be used to determine the good or bad module. And Welcome to TBN Richard

Interesting information. I have heard this story before, but still is amazing. The only thing I can think of why this would happen is that with the engine spinning over at top RPM, the clutch is overcome for a few moments by the inertia of the deck components. So the energy is being absorb by...

The battery voltage is 12V normally. Could go to 15 with a good charging alternator. So a 100V reverse voltage rating will be more than adequate to prevent the voltage from bleeding back into the fuel shut off coil. The 1 amp forward current rating should be more sufficient to power the fuel...

Can you show the link ?

Welcome to TBN. Where do you live ? Search locally for a diode, 50 to 100 volts and 1 amp. Here is an example: https://www.jameco.com/z/1N4934RLG-On-Semiconductor-Standard-Diode-100V-1A-Through-Hole-DO-41_2308527.html Here is another source...

Thanks for updating us on the issue.

Good suggestion. Also the OP should check from the clutch connector to ground. It should read completely open. A short of the coil to the metal part of the clutch will cause the fuse to blow. Unfortunately, there is no fix for that problem other than replacing the clutch. Richard

All above a good suggestions. However, one should make sure that the clutch is bad and not some other issue, like a wire shorted to ground. Pull the connector off of the clutch and the turn on the clutch. See if you still are having blowen fuses and/or fuse heating up. And Valhalla3 welcome...

Daniel1 Welcome to TBN The last post is over 6 years old. You may be better off starting your on thread. Richard

Well the "KLUNK" is the clue. I'm guessing that the big end of the connecting rod is not longer attached to the crankshaft. Richard

I'm not sure that the electric clutch's are more problem free. I have seen a lot of reports that the way the clutch slams into motion tends to break belts. And when the electric clutch fails, you are looking at a big price for a new clutch. But it doesn't really matter, as I don't think you...

Hard to imagine that the choke would cause the starter to have issues. Like someone else just above posted, I would suspect the starter. Especially if the slow crank issues happens when the engine is hot. You didn't say what year tractor you have or how many hours on it. My guess is the the...

Do you have the owners and service manuals ?

SurajitN, Welcome to TBN Glad to hear that your battery powered saw is working for you. Richard

OMG what a horrible thing. Not much info on the website shown. It's not even clear if the bulldozer was on a trailer or on a truck.

Take it apart and see what the issue is. Richard

I can't believe this guy. He is lucky to know which end of the wrench to use. First of all, he used a compressed air nozzle to remove the dirt around the hose, but he did NOT use any safety glasses. 2. After removing the hose, he left the upward facing air intake open to allow any lose...

You may find a used transmission on Amazon or E-bay.

OK, then back to what others have said, fuel or poor spark.

We have drifted a some what long distance away from battery powered chainsaws.

Check the oil level sensor. If the machine works on level ground and only has issues when on a hill, it's not a fuel issue.

Good point. Perhaps further investigating is in order.

Al on Al is fine. It becomes a problem when dissimilar metals touch. The time for the Al to rot away depends on the conditions. Salt, water, damp operating and storage conditions will accelerate the process. Places like steel bolts holding on a metal part is where you will see the problem...

Big mistake. Aluminum and steel are far apart on the Galvanic scale. The Aluminum will rot away in a few years. The below table can be used as a quick guide to select compatible metals. Where two materials meet in a green region the corrosion potential can be thought of negligible, meaning, a...

Flip a coin.

Thanks for the information.

Some photos of the problem may help us help you.

Are you sure that you are not overloading the trailer ? !

Could you post some photos of the problem ? Richard

Yep your right, it's definitely a spring with hooks on both ends.

Why not go with battery power tools ?

So what should Mr. Barnes do ?

A piece of stiff wire with a hook bent in one end and hooked over the top of the defelecter shout, with the other end attached to something on the deck. Done !

Ah yes, plastic parts on a ICE engine, what could go wrong ?

Interesting. I would suggest that to make this work as you hope, you need to add several hundred pounds of weight to the tractor. Good Luck Richard

Or maybe you just need to clean the bendex. They can become gummed up and not move up when the starter spins. Richard

That's good news. So much for the "highly valued" JD manual. Richard

I hear you. I have had trouble in the past with setting the governor. Maybe you lost a spring somewhere or maybe something got moved around during the process of replacing the pump. Carefully check to see if all the components are there and in the right place. Richard

Perhaps part of the "cold" reception at the dealer is the fact that you ordered it on-line. Maybe the dealer missed out on some cash for the sale.

Jpgow, welcome to TBN. Good luck with your machine. Richard

So if I understand you correctly, you are saying that the started spins when not under load on the bench. That does not equal the starter working under load. Richard

Bloke, Welcome to TBN. If you have the owners manual, there maybe some help there. Richard

This guy is nuts !! He is making and using a VERY DANGEROUS piece of equipment. There is no protection to keep the operator from cutting off his fingers or hands. There should be a requirement that two levers be operated by the operator. This will prevent the splitter from chomping down on...