Posted by Tom Fleming on May 28, 2010 at 13:18:56 from (67.20.229.132):
In Reply to: Stupid mistakes posted by Kippster on May 25, 2010 at 12:25:12:
I have to agree, Durk wins the prize. Mine is pretty simple.
At 15, Dad said I could build a track for my go-cart if I wanted to clear out a track on an old, overgrown xmas tree planting. So the Super M and I went to work. chain about 3'-4' feet up the trunk, 1rst gear, and rip them out. Worked good until I hooked up to a "solid" one. Front end goes up when the wheels really got hold. so, I have the tractor at about a 45 degree angle before I hit the "off" button. Now I am sitting there with the front of the SM in the air about 4'-5' feet.......motionless. Yup, didn't use the brakes, and pushed the clutch in. Didn't hurt the frame or the bolster (at least that I know of), but busted both front wheels off. Worked for 6 weeks to pay that back to Dad for new wheels (Dad got new tires too........not sure if it they really needed them, but I sure as heck wasn't going to argue at that point in time!)
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