bmac
Veteran Member
Well,I'm beginning to prepare a list of tools and things that I will need to safely operate and maintain a Power Trac 425. Although its not 100%, I think the purchase is inevitable. And, being the impatient person that I am, I think I will buy without making the trip to Tazewell. It would probably be mid-November before I could schedule a trip and the projects I need to start really can't wait that long. Besides, each time the pups come in covered with our delightful red Georgia clay, my wife says that that this pool project needs to be completed ASAP. I knew I could win her over.
Anyway, I think I will order one of the ProEars ear protection devices as recommended by our old friend MChalkey. I respect everyones observation about the noise level and all reviews of the ProEars seems to be positive.
As far as tools go, I know I'll need 2 grease guns, one for the high temp grease and one for the regular. Question: Do I need a grease gun with a flexible hose to get to some of the more "secluded" zerks? I have one of those small guns that uses the 3 oz cartridges, but it seems like I'll need to get 2 of the big boys to keep up with the demands of a PT.
MossRoad stated in one thread that he uses ratcheting box-end wrenches for the tight quarters present on the PT. What sizes do I need and do I need more than one of any particular size? I would imagine I will need the flat wrenches rather than the off-set if space is as tight as y'all describe.
How about the filters (oil and hydraulic)? Do I need a filter wrench? Any particular style?
Paper Towels. Lots of Paper Towels.
Ratcheting tie-down strap to reinflate the front tires of the finish mower when it breaks the bead.
Someone to slap the smile off my face when I finally take delivery.
Anything else?
Anyway, I think I will order one of the ProEars ear protection devices as recommended by our old friend MChalkey. I respect everyones observation about the noise level and all reviews of the ProEars seems to be positive.
As far as tools go, I know I'll need 2 grease guns, one for the high temp grease and one for the regular. Question: Do I need a grease gun with a flexible hose to get to some of the more "secluded" zerks? I have one of those small guns that uses the 3 oz cartridges, but it seems like I'll need to get 2 of the big boys to keep up with the demands of a PT.
MossRoad stated in one thread that he uses ratcheting box-end wrenches for the tight quarters present on the PT. What sizes do I need and do I need more than one of any particular size? I would imagine I will need the flat wrenches rather than the off-set if space is as tight as y'all describe.
How about the filters (oil and hydraulic)? Do I need a filter wrench? Any particular style?
Paper Towels. Lots of Paper Towels.
Ratcheting tie-down strap to reinflate the front tires of the finish mower when it breaks the bead.
Someone to slap the smile off my face when I finally take delivery.
Anything else?