Archive through October 10, 2013

[kmcconaughey]

Don, yikes!

Bill J., I prefer 2 link chains but then I have a gravel driveway.

 

[stanner]

Tony,
I too, build electrical stuff for a living. When plowing in the winter, I wanted to have a light come on when backing up. The strobe would mount on the ROPS or cab, so I am visible while plowing on busy roads. The "cam" is not a camera, but where the microswitch triggers off of, the hydro cam plate.

This refurb is to tailor it for me. I used this machine a lot, and plan on using it more in the future. I could buy a new one, but where's the fun in that?

 

[bjamison]

Quick question - QL's and 82 series tractors. Just curious, any problem running these tractors hard in July/August hot weather with the side panels in place without overheating problems?

 

[dfrisk]

BILL J. - The tractors tolerate the heat a WHOLE lot better than the Operators do.

I read somewhere years ago that air cooled engines run "One Degree hotter for every degree increase in Ambient temp." But don't quote me on that.

Most people here believe I run my tractors in constant over-heat mode because I don't run them @ 3600 RPM from just seconds after they start till I turn the key off. I also burn less gasoline, get longer engine life, and have never suffered a catastrophic engine failure in the 50 yrs I've run CC's, so what do I know. I also don't push them for all they're worth when it's really hot.

If you priced Kohler rebuild parts now you'd probably only run your CC's at partial load too. Running them for all they're worth they'll last 500-600 hours, at partial load I ran my K241 1400 hours.

 

[rrschmitt]

Mike Essary,

I don't know about a wiring change on 782's but you are correct in your statement about the way the seat safety switch works. It only comes into operation when the mower PTO switch is engaged. You can get off the seat and the engine will stay running as long as the PTO is disengaged.

 

[rchristensen]

Harry B and Bill J, the electric PTO does have a brake and should not spin when not energized. The adjustment of the brake flange sets the air gap between the rotor and the armature and provides braking when the PTO is turned off. If the brake flange is set too loose your PTO may not engage.

 

[tkhoffman]

True enough, she thought it was a great looking "Tugboat" the day it hit the driveway. We will see how anxious she is when the snow hits and I point to the driveway. (if it's really ready by then). In fact I have been calling it "Tug"

Ahh, Cam. auto back up light switch.. NICE idea

 

[kide]

Mike F: Now that you mention it - I know you are correct, not spinning when no belt on is just a nice side benefit... I wore out a couple of fiber buttons before I put the interlock bypass on. BTW Dennis - Ignition on the right, bypass switch on the left (it's actually an industrial panel switch that;ll take a key or a dummy plug - for me, I obviously use the dummy plug..

Don T: Glad you're OK.. Note the left arm counterbalance does not work with a shot of Glenfiddich.... it must be a heavier liquid, something like a 1 liter Moosehead...

 

[hydroharry]

Richard C - long time not see/hear. Thanks for clarifying. I really didn't think of it as a brake.

 

[fcurrier]

Whatever: