Wreck Almost

[sqrlgtr 1,706]

So kinda funny story. I've been working/playing with the C160-8 and 12hp-6 tractors last couple a days. Keep in mind the 160 has separate clutch and brake pedals and the 12hp has clutch and brake on one pedal. I was going down steep grade on the 12hp and clutch spring broke. So, I essentially had a runaway horse going straight for the pond . I went a pretty good ways down the hill before I realized the brake was on the left foot instead of the right. Had to check my bloomers when I got stopped. Never had a clutch spring break before and they will not hold back if there is no spring on there, you can hold pedal back with the heel of your foot but still exciting trying to stop thinking the brake was on my right hand side foot. I was in 3rd on the high side so was moving along pretty good.

[Pullstart 68,590]

I’ve never been used to the two pedal machines.  Even the ones I have with two pedals I don’t use much.  

[8ntruck 8,449]

Here, at least the lake at the foot of my hill has enough ice that it would provide a nice run off area if that happened with one of my machines.  It would be a pretty good bump rolling off of the lawn onto the ice, but I would not end up in the water.

[Lee1977 7,492]

Must have not been to steep if you got stopped with the brake. With the brake on the transmission you only have brakes on one rear wheel.

[Achto 30,412]

12 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

Keep in mind the 160 has separate clutch and brake pedals

 

After you get used to the clutch & brake on separate sides. Then I'll have you come over & drive my pulling tractor. Left foot is clutch/brake like normal, right foot is gas. Always have to remind my self what tractor I'm on. 

[sqrlgtr 1,706]

8 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Must have not been to steep if you got stopped with the brake. With the brake on the transmission you only have brakes on one rear wheel.

 It did leave two streaks in the grass. 

 

9 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I’ve never been used to the two pedal machines.  Even the ones I have with two pedals I don’t use much.  

I got used to using the 312-8 with two pedals mowing and it was easier when I needed to just coast backwards on hills turning around and such (not having to shift into reverse). I know it can be done with just the one pedal tractors but not as easy . 

[sqrlgtr 1,706]

3 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

After you get used to the clutch & brake on separate sides. Then I'll have you come over & drive my pulling tractor. Left foot is clutch/brake like normal, right foot is gas. Always have to remind my self what tractor I'm on. 

yeah I have almost run over stuff getting on the 2 pedal variety after using the 1 pedal. 

[8ntruck 8,449]

8 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Must have not been to steep if you got stopped with the brake. With the brake on the transmission you only have brakes on one rear wheel.

@Pullstart - I was mowing downhill towards the lake one day when it was sort of damp.  That hill is short, but steep enough that it is uncomfortable to drive the tractor up.  In the damp, I found that the open diff was allowing the tire with the most traction to roll forwards, while the other tire was slipping in reverse.  Was an interesting ride - fortunately in slow motion.

 

I use a string trimmer on that section of yard now.

[SylvanLakeWH 30,096]

13 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

Had to check my bloomers when I got stopped.

 

 

1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said:

9 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

 It did leave two streaks in the grass

 

A third brown streak would have been bad... 

[sqrlgtr 1,706]

It did take my breath away for a second. U sure think about things different the older you get, just a few years ago it wouldnt have even fazed me