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Re: Ford vs. Cub or A
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Posted by Bob on March 05, 2005 at 18:31:13 from (66.163.134.177):
In Reply to: Re: Ford vs. Cub or A posted by Bigdog on March 05, 2005 at 18:16:47:
Been there, done that, BG, and it always worked until one day I wasn't quick enough, and the bucket on the 8N's FEL was pushed through the polebarn wall before I could pop the tranny out of gear. If the ground is soft, or the powertrain is otherwise loaded, it can be difficult to slip the tranny out of gear. I went out and bought an ORC, and installed it before using the rotary cutter again. There's always that one time you're not quick enough, or perhaps someone else will hop on someday, with no experience, and have a wreck. There's no reason NOT to have an ORC. A guy can still be "macho" and have an ORC! (Lately, I have even begun to wear eye protection while mowing!)
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