Notes to Self

[Bar Nuthin 1,753]

I figured we needed a thread to capture some of the boneheaded moves we make when doing what should be routine stuff.

I'll start.

 

Note to Self: When you've got your transaxle put back together and you're ready to fill it with fluid - double check your parts tray to see if the drain plug might still be laying there. 

Edited 9 hours ago by Bar Nuthin

[ri702bill 10,505]

Nah, that's just called "Priming the threads on the Drain." Gotta make sure it works when you need it again! 

[Treepep 914]

 

 

I (WE) square folks all have a lot of plates spinning or whatever the best metaphor is?  I have done that more times than I care to admit.  Fixing supper, cycling laundry, mowing, doing an

 

oil change, watering my garden, taxes etc. etc. etc.  Uh oops drain plug is not in.  Oil not usually.  Antifreeze I do that often. 

 

Life may be easier with a significant??? or more complicated.  I.D.K.I am super single.  I intend to stay

 

that way.  All the things land on me.  either way no harm no foul really right?  Slight frustration and you catch it before you pour all the fluid soon good

[ebinmaine 75,534]

8 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

check your parts tray to see if the drain plug might still be laying there

 

 

I've definitely done similar. I'm also quite proud of the fact that I have multiple times, attempted to start an engine powered by gasoline without actually having gasoline in it or, perhaps, leave the gasoline flow valve shut. Neither of these things works very well at all.

[JoeM 9,221]

slightly different but the same.

Leaving the PTO on, and trying to start a WH? 

I know a guy that went to town and bought a new battery then called when it would not start. Is the PTO on? crickets......I'll call you back!