Posted by dbernie on January 28, 2009 at 04:43:36 from (4.252.192.85):
Let me start by saying I'm usually squared away and prepared.
I've had two surgeries in the past 6 months and am just getting about.
Maintenance has been neglected.
Went out at 0Dark30 to use the plow truck.
Knew it was out of fuel, so I fueled the tank in the bed, unhooked the fuel line at the pump, stuck a vacuum pump on it and got fuel coming--knew I had to do that much...rehooked the fuel line, it started right up. Gages look good, running smooth, okay, plow lights on, no problem...raise the blade a bit, good, lower--nope. Figured it was ice. Went out to the plow, pulled the covers off at the cable--got the ice out, lubed it up good, works smooth--but the cable had popped out at the control. Take the control all apart, re-install cable. Start truck, let it charge, lighst on, running smooth, plow won't raise. Hmmm...cut the heater on for a moment, now smoke rolls out the defroster vents--smells like leaves burning, okay, now a fire...no problem. Fire dies on its own. Still dark out. shut the hood. Go the the plow jeep--same routine, know it has no fuel. Take care of that, cranks over, almost fires, then not enough battery...No, I'm not going to jump it, get out a long extension cord and the charger. Hook up the charger. Take a break, go to get a drink of my pop--froze solid. Okay, go get in the tractor, turn the key on, just about push the start button, then decide screw it--I just don't want to know.
Went to close the door on the machine shed.
Ice, snow, chip all that out of the way, shut the door.
Batteries charging on the jeep.
I'm back inside for awhile...
Maybe I'll just engage four-wheel drive and not worry about plowing my lane... :lol:
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