2021-04-11, 0954
58 right now...high in the mid-60's today...
Got the EGO chainsaw's trigger functioning better, but not 100%. There was some crap in there, but the real problem is a sticking switch. The trigger pushes a spring loaded plunger and that plunger isn't always returning to the full extension which results with the sticking trigger.
The switch is hardwired, so I'll take the saw to Home Depot (an EGO repair facility) for a repair...
But, it did work well enough yesterday for trimming some branches. I used the chainsaw and the pole saw. Didn't drop any trees though...might not have to after trimming but we'll see after the leaves appear.
As I was hooking up the
chipper's PTO driveshaft, I found it's a little too long...maybe an inch or so. The driveshaft fit the 4520 OK, so it appears the 4052's draft links are a little shorter. I could probably get it on, but that would be pretty risky since the distance between the tractor's stub and the
chipper's stub is a little shorter as the
chipper is raised. If you have a PTO driven implement, you know what I mean.
SO, I'll take the drive shaft to my local dealer to shorten it by about 2 inches. One reason I want the dealer to do the job is I want both yokes replaced as well. These yokes are the type take require me to retract them so they'll slide on the stub. I despise this type of set up...a real PITA to retract the ring while pushing the yoke on to the splines. Making things worse is I just don't have much strength in my right hand (result of the stroke many years ago...). I use more foul language when hooking the
chipper up then any other implement...and as an ex-Navy guy, I sure know how to use foul language!!
If the dealer can get them, I want the old push-pin type of yokes, but I'll settle for the type the has a ring you rotate. Either would be better then what I have now.
So, a semi-successful day...
One nice thing...although it was in the mid-70's, the tractor's cab got pretty warm with all that glass. So, tried the AC and that was quite nice. Since the only implements I use during the warmer weather are the
chipper and flail mower, I don't think the power drain (when using the AC) will will be too bad. Obviously, I won't need AC when chipping but will when mowing the field
My stepdaughter want to rake the flower bed out front....asked me where the rake was (in the garage, dear). After she asked, I thought the only rake in the garage was an ancient fire rake that my father had when he worked for the Maryland Dept. of Forests and Parks. Thing's got to be at least 60-70 years old. Anyway, I went to the smaller shed to grab a regular springy type rake I knew I'd put in there last fall (after raking leaves). I found another one in there left by the previous owners of our house. This one has a curved handle so one doesn't have to lean forward as much when using it...never saw one like this before, but it sure is comfortable to use
I watched "Hacksaw Ridge" last night....for those of you not aware, this is a biographical movie about Desmond Doss...the only conscientious objector to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
en.wikipedia.org
Good flick and I'll watch it again sometime, but my favorite WW II movie is still "12 O'clock High" (made just after WW II)
As far as today, I think I'll get the zero-turn out of the garage...probably have to give the battery a charge first though...then tow the lawn roller and aerator both out of the larger shed
I guess that's enough typing today...
. Truck got him going, going to need a need starter box 
