Had that on my little 1025 tractor a couple of times. I guess brush and gravel guards only come on the offroad models. Seems like a lot of this equipment was designed - probably quite rightly for suburbia not acreages. haha Thanks for tuning in . . .
@MrLisborgКүн бұрын
Best way to fix the problem is to NOT buy (the woke brand) John Deere
@83BigRig134Күн бұрын
There's the problem they were trying to use the left lever instead of the leaver.
@howardkettnerКүн бұрын
Makes total sense to me. haha. I'll remember that for next time. Thanks for tuning in . . .
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849Күн бұрын
Howard.... I am sure your father is smiling ear to ear right now!
@howardkettnerКүн бұрын
Indeed! . . .
@howardkettnerКүн бұрын
Indeed! . . .
@timo28292 күн бұрын
Honestly you should not own a piece of equipment like this if you have Zero mechanical ability or even the basic diagnostic skills
@Kenton_Zerbin3 күн бұрын
So much value in this video! Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and this set-up.
@howardkettner2 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful. I'm going to be putting that saw to work again shortly on a couple of big Douglas Fir. Thanks for tuning in . . .
@sheephillkennel86023 күн бұрын
mr. kettner, would you mind quoting the serial number or model/product number of the narrow-nosed Oregon bar that allows you to use your log wizard efficiently on your stihl electric chainsaw? thanks!
@howardkettnerКүн бұрын
I'm out on a bit of a road trip right now but will make every attempt to do that when I get back. Don't hesitate to send me a reminder in a week. My local chainsaw shop had them hanging on the wall . . . If memory serves me right it was the Oregon Powercut bar (as opposed to more snub nose DuraCut). Thanks for tuning in . . .
@sheephillkennel86023 күн бұрын
I had the same problem with my bar's nose sprocket being too wide. the chain was cutting a separate groove to the right of the planed surface. I had to buy a second 16 bar, narrower than the first one. I thought log wizard could hav saved me $60 by warning of this potential problem in their installation instructions.
@howardkettner3 күн бұрын
Really good point! And yes - they (Log Wizard) could definitely have saved you that $60. Thanks for tuning in!
@Megahexen24 күн бұрын
would you upgrade from a gopro 9 to 360 x3?
@howardkettner3 күн бұрын
Great question. The issue with a 360 is in the editting - and the increased effort and expertise required - - - at least that's the way I see it. What are your thoughts on that?
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill68494 күн бұрын
I think there's a big secret behind all this work..... I am convinced this building will actually be the official...."Kettner Vintage Equipment Museum"!🤣
@howardkettner4 күн бұрын
hahaha - either that or a giant dry kiln!
@dinomite_diggers34534 күн бұрын
Hello H & C, does this explain why you kids went AWOL for a few weeks? Busy getting this new workshop up? Looks great by the way, if you notice a bit of moisture oozing out of the screen, it's just me drooling. 30 x 65 so how many vintage machines does that equate to parked side by side? Does poor wee Coral actually understand your long term plan? Your old Fergie did a good job leveling but maybe the truck driver could have done a better job of spreading. But at the end of the day you are happy playing with your toys and that's what matters most. Cheers from me.
@howardkettner4 күн бұрын
And here's a big Cheers from Coral and me to you. Your comments always create great smiles at this end. The shed will definitely house some vintage machines, but also will be a great spot to keep some sawmilled lumber in a dry spot. And Coral knows that the more time I spend working on vintage machines, the more animals she can get. Which by extension means, the more of my time that she can get for building new animal enclosures and feeding systems! Too much fun! All the very best!
@joshhutslar97005 күн бұрын
That'll be $3,462😂gotta keep it on the green miss
@kenirving52685 күн бұрын
Clean out the crap surrounding the hydros.
@plowkingf156 күн бұрын
Must be mowing gravel.
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill68496 күн бұрын
Howard!!!! As you have said so many times, it all goes back to collaboration. I'm so glad this was helpful. Thanks for the shout-out!!!!🙌
@howardkettner6 күн бұрын
I had no idea that such a simple solution was available. You are appreciated - more than you can know.
@basengelblik51996 күн бұрын
That's some poor engineering
@howardkettner6 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in. My dad who was head of maintenance for a major BC sawmill always said: "the death is in the details - 99% is not good enough".
@SuperMickey576 күн бұрын
Cleaning your equipment after use will ensure a longer life and less maintenance costs.
@howardkettner6 күн бұрын
I don't disagree. That is the practice at the end of every day. This happened mid-way through a 6 hour day of cutting dry weed patches in our fields. Thanks for tuning in.
@eugeneoconnor2608 күн бұрын
How long can you operate the unit on a gallon of diesel?
@howardkettner7 күн бұрын
Great question. And clearly a topic for a new video. What I can say anecdotally is that it is very frugal on fuel. I refuel it about every 6 hours, and by my best estimate it takes about 8 litres at that point. Huge thanks for tuning in and being part of my adventure/journey.
@scottmccloud90298 күн бұрын
Yeah my dad hot swindled into buying a POS John Deere riding lawn mower. Brand new. He mowed his lawn with it a couple times the it wouldn't go forward or backward. With less than 24 hours on it. Come to find out, the rear end gears were made of plastic. Went to john Deere and got the replacement part, which was also made of plastic and told the snake oil shyster that my dad will never have another john deere piece of crap again. He never did either. John deere can go bankrupt for all I care.
@howardkettner7 күн бұрын
Ouch - what a horrible experience. What was the Chief Operations Officer at John Deere thinking when he approved plastic gears. I'm sure that probably half the engineering staff resigned at that point. Just crazy. Here's hoping that all of the crazy stuff at John Deere opens up the marketplace for a new quality producer. Thank you for tuning in and being part of the conversation.
@Zanderthelab8 күн бұрын
Why? Cuz it’s a John Deere. Get a Ferris.
@walterharding54469 күн бұрын
Trade it in get a scag!😅
@golfbravowhiskey86699 күн бұрын
Wtf is zed?
@tHeOnEShot429 күн бұрын
Seems like a goose to me, jumps in front of a cehicle and stops all traffic 😂
@howardkettner9 күн бұрын
Absolutely. You nailed it. The WORST for that. Thanks for tuning in.
@user-pm5od6rk4v10 күн бұрын
Oh John Deere. Laid off 100s of workers made billions in profits and moved to Mexico… SEE YA DEERE. about to replace our entire fleet soon but not with Deere
@howardkettner9 күн бұрын
I don't disagree. And I'm very conflicted about buying another Deere product. However it would appear that Deere is taking the brunt of the heat right now because of their marketplace profile - it's recent labour issues, etc., and while Deere is attracting the headlines I'll bet that others are taking advantage of that smokescreen and quietly doing likewise. For instance, the manufacturer Case. Here's a recent quote from Wisconsin State Farmer, May, 2024: "A year after workers won wage increases through a lengthy strike, the corporate owners of a 180-year-old farm equipment manufacturer in Racine County are laying off staff and shifting work to Mexico. The Case tractor factory in Mount Pleasant has cut about a third of its workforce."
@user-rr5wp6qm9o10 күн бұрын
Now Girl get back on that thing and get mowing…….You’re a week behind ………..don’t forget to edge…………😊
@howardkettner9 күн бұрын
hahaha - exactly. Thanks for tuning in . . .
@chadshumaker498410 күн бұрын
John deers suck and them moving their factory to Mexico and laying off all those employees, just proves it.
@howardkettner9 күн бұрын
Sadly they're not alone. Case is doing likewise. Thanks for tuning in. More hobby farm misadventures to come.
@lynnlenox645410 күн бұрын
Little problems like that wouldn't be a problem if people kept their equipment cleaned after each use
@howardkettner10 күн бұрын
We do. We do. haha. But the difference with us is that we do not just use it for an hour and park it. We tend to go for 4-6 hours at a time. This was mid-way through a 6 hour day and the problem occurred after crossing a trail between mowing sites. Thanks for tuning in and being part of the journey.
@lynnlenox645410 күн бұрын
@@howardkettner I didn't suggest that you personally didn't. I use mine quite frequently as well, I keep everything clean
@dinomite_diggers345310 күн бұрын
"Another oldie joins the party." What are we talking about here? The Fergie or the Kettner? That old John Deere is so cool, even with a trainee squirrel chaser at the controls, it's wonderful to watch. Shame about the shed being in the wrong place, it would look far better in my back yard. Keep on keeping on Howard and kind regards to Coral.
@howardkettner10 күн бұрын
Will definitely pass your kind words along to Coral. PS - the oldie - yeah - that would be me. "I'm still standing" as Elton John sings . . . Yeah - love that John Deere. I don't even have to do any work with it. Just starting that 2-53 diesel and hearing it sing makes me as happy as if I was at an Elton John concert. Always great to hear from you.
@c7adventures37610 күн бұрын
😢 $299 a hour if JD were to fix it. 😮
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill684911 күн бұрын
Howard, I am turning green watching this..... It would take a lot of convincing for me to get Beth to agree to such a structure. She would know inherently , it means I would be buying more equipment!😂
@howardkettner11 күн бұрын
I think we are very fortunate to be married to equally perceptive wives. haha. A shop is like a gateway drug. 😂 It's been a long time coming. So grateful to be able to work out of the elements.
@cheifreal11 күн бұрын
Biggest problem is it's a deer. All their equipment is shit these days.
@howardkettner11 күн бұрын
It's definitely not the equipment of yesteryear - but, it would seem, neither is most of the equipment out there. In the race to the bottom on price and by extension, quality. Thanks for tuning in . . .
@cheifreal11 күн бұрын
@@howardkettner correct, and as for ztr mowers I'm still a Toro guy and even them aren't what they used to be.
@bernardmcmahon35111 күн бұрын
You seem a trustworthy mechanic
@howardkettner11 күн бұрын
Just a hobbyist mechanic. My wife and I embarked on a little hobby farm adventure a few years ago and we're just having too much fun. Thanks for tuning in. More misadventures to come.😁
@realworld687512 күн бұрын
Sweetheart if you would remove those plain white contacts maybe you could find a partner
@chucklehead2012 күн бұрын
Brand new and dirty as hell…
@howardkettner12 күн бұрын
It's a beast. We bought it to work it . . . This happened mid-day during a 6 hour very dusty mowing job. Definitely gets an end of day clean. Thanks for tuning in. More misadventures to come.😁
@Mark-858712 күн бұрын
What a stupid design, JD go with electric over hydraulic, eliminating the issue.
@CVP10012 күн бұрын
I have a 2008 John Deere 5103 with 500 hrs it's great tractor. You worry to much. You have a really good reliable Tractor. I change the oil and filters myself at a fraction of the cost you paid. I also have New Holland TN70A 70hp and the loaded on it does the same thing. Don't worry. I tell my Mother the same thing but she still worries over nothing. Enjoy!!!
@howardkettner12 күн бұрын
hahaha. Tons of truth in what you say. I'm new to this hobby farming gig and I'm learning that the new equipment is far more troublesome than the old pre DEF and other expensive to maintain features.. No wonder I had lots of folks interested in buying that old 5103. 20/20 hindsight. Thanks for tuning in.
@carlachambers377112 күн бұрын
Plowing dirt on a mower is a woman's job.😅
@stephenrice455412 күн бұрын
Everyone should be goosed now and again
@Chumly40913 күн бұрын
Deere should think about putting a little rubber flap there, but that would solve a problem. Man I wish Agco would make some ZTR mowers.
@howardkettner13 күн бұрын
Yeah - it would be super simple to prevent. I'm going to take a crack at implementing your solution. Thanks for tuning in.
@Noone-jn3jp13 күн бұрын
I live in Iowa and everything JD is crap, seriously, they vet engineers in such away that if you make decisions that will save the customer money you won’t be around long
@howardkettner13 күн бұрын
Your comment is right on the mark. There's a lot of that going around amongst manufacturers these days. Playing the short game is going to bite them. Thanks for tuning in to our little hobby farm adventure.
@AUnit201013 күн бұрын
I was adopted by 2 Canada geese once. Their flock would hangout during their migration to orcas island for about 2 weeks on near the pond on the property. They would all eat the feed i threw out for them. 2 of them would come right up to me and let me pet them while the rest stayed around 15 feet from me. That went on for about 4 years. Sadly haven't seen them in the last 3 years.
@howardkettner13 күн бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing our wonderful experience. Really appreciate you tuning in to our little hobby farm adventure.
@tombryant451813 күн бұрын
The problem is the green paint.
@howardkettner13 күн бұрын
It has this strange way of attracting rocks and sticks into the oddest spots. haha
@tombryant451813 күн бұрын
@@howardkettner Go buy a Hustler. You’ll never have that problem.
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill684913 күн бұрын
Coral...aka, "Goose Whisperer"!
@howardkettner13 күн бұрын
haha. She is indeed!
@wajasi07614 күн бұрын
Hi…just wondering did you look at the UHI UME units at all?? And if so what’s your opinion on them? Thanks
@howardkettner14 күн бұрын
I have not looked at those units. While my selection was in part based on the machine, the determining factor for me was finding a relatively local dealer, and that dealer's reputation. A quick check of Google reviews was critical to steering me to a dealer with a solid reputation. Thanks for tuning in. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
@wajasi07612 күн бұрын
Thanks for your review and response.
@RandomVideosInFlorida14 күн бұрын
It's a lever not a leever Also it's z not zed 😂
@howardkettner14 күн бұрын
Yeah - the farther north one goes the funnier one finds that people talk. I'm not sure if it's the local bacon, maple syrup or poutine. Whatever it is, it also causes us to pronounce insurance as in-SUR-ance (rather than IN-sur-ance) hahaha
@allanc365514 күн бұрын
Someone did not read the manual that came with the unit.
@howardkettner14 күн бұрын
What manual? Seriously, no manual. Funny, not funny. But to their credit, both the dealer and the manufacturer did the right thing without protest and sent replacement drive motors. There's another episode on the channel showing me replacing them. Pretty straightforward. Thanks for tuning in . . .
@allanc365514 күн бұрын
@@howardkettner hemfint.se/images/uploads/1551432909.pdf add www. to the front (no space between the // and www)
@defleppard660914 күн бұрын
I have that same tractor, I have to get the engine rebuilt I accidently spun a main bearing running it too low on oil as it used to leak allot
@howardkettner14 күн бұрын
Nice. I always love meeting another Ferguson owner. Such a great piece of equipment. Thanks for tuning in.
@jimthomas198915 күн бұрын
Customer says - I been mowing ROCKS Mechanic says - Sharpen and balance the blades NOW ! and the main problem is a WOMAN !