Breakhart_Farm
Member
Well guys, I've had my new tractor for a little over a year now and I've made two mistakes that I'd like to pass along so maybe I can prevent them from happening to another member. The first one was finding out that the rear of the front bucket probably should be a bit higher or a guard should be installed. I found this out when I was moving something and as I raised the bucket up in a high positon, the item came right over the back of the bucket and landed on the engine hood. Didn't dent it, but put a mark there. I rubbed most of it out with rubbing compound, but I still hate it when I do stupid stuff like that. Then second one I made involved the grille guard. I had the tractor parked outside, and the bucket was in the raised position. A buddy happened by so I was giving him the 10 cent tour of the tractor. There is a pin on the guard that you pull that lets the guard pivot forward, so the hood can be lifted up. I moved the guard and opened the hood to show my friend the engine. After I finished, I closed the hood, but forgot to return the guard to its original position. Later on, after he left, I lowered the bucket and the guard caught the hydraulic lines that run along the bucket frame. It bent the bottom line pretty good. I can probably straighten it, but I was sick as I take special care to take care of my equipment. So, if you have the guard, try to get yourself in the habit of returning it to its original position as soon as you close the hood. Hope this is a help to another owner and operator. Pete