FB Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 a few questions :) Bought this on friday, tested it out, went to charge the battery up and the charger seems to only flash the green light for a minute or two then stay constant. Should it do that as i thought it should take 70mins to charge? ??? Can i get additional batteries??, if so wheres the best place??? Other than that it is good fun to use and i did manage to 'McM' my farm fencing with the plough on the back! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 just a further note.... its going back to a local dealers on monday for a service and replacement parts already! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 See this SIKU stuff- very unreliabale!!!!!! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 FB i found they do that now and again i just turned it off then on again to or three times, or pull the batt out and back in. got extra batts from agri jd dealers kings, for a tenner each, bit of a drive but was up that way and poped in. i think DAVE T has them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 a few questions :) Bought this on friday, tested it out, went to charge the battery up and the charger seems to only flash the green light for a minute or two then stay constant. Should it do that as i thought it should take 70mins to charge? ??? Can i get additional batteries??, if so wheres the best place??? Other than that it is good fun to use and i did manage to 'McM' my farm fencing with the plough on the back! :D :D Battery switch has to be in the on position to charge i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 cheers guys. did try loads of methods....including the one in the instructions! :D Apparently JD dealers had a dodgy batch with broken chargers in. New one is on its way i've been told by the dealership. Will get some new batteries though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 well new charger arrived today direct from JD strapped to a set of MF8280 wheels ....bloody postman left them out the front in view of everyone....some one could have stole them! :D Battery is currently on charge and the charger is doing better than the last one! :D Hopefully she can be used tonight! ;D : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 new problem, left front wheel seems to have ceased up. Any ideas how to remove it so i can find the problem or should i just ring the shop again....not having much luck with this JD > :( :'(.....typical i guess with JD's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 my front wheel on the jd i have was a bit like that, use WD40. all better now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Theres no drive to the front wheels anyway FB, so like Old Ford says a spray of WD40 or a drop of penetrating oil is what I used :D ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 cheers guys, i'll try that. its annoying really you pay all that money and have problems . Still at least my charger works now .... off to get some WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Theres no drive to the front wheels anyway FB, so like Old Ford says a spray of WD40 or a drop of penetrating oil is what I used :D ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 problem solved, popped into my dads shed, used some stuff he told me to use, apparently its used on motors this spray, anyway it works a treat. I'll send you a pint each in the post :D : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I took mine apart last week, managed to f*ck it right up off to the elctrician at mums work so get it sorted, a steering wire was dodgy and i managed to sether the wire and cant put the motor back in right \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 : Mine is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 she's running well...turning circle isnt the greatest though :D : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 she's running well...turning circle isnt the greatest though :D : Very big tip!!, put a Siku METAL weight on the front, a heavy one, and it improves turning dramatically, also put both the front linkage siku brackets on and then the weight, on laminate flooring it looses no grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Very big tip!!, put a Siku METAL weight on the front, a heavy one, and it improves turning dramatically, also put both the front linkage siku brackets on and then the weight, on laminate flooring it looses no grip Does that help it turn like a twin cam?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Very big tip!!, put a Siku METAL weight on the front, a heavy one, and it improves turning dramatically, also put both the front linkage siku brackets on and then the weight, on laminate flooring it looses no grip will try that Luke, has had the standard front weight on recently but i dont think i noticed any difference \ \, i'll try the PDC MF8280 one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 will try that Luke, has had the standard front weight on recently but i dont think i noticed any difference \ \, i'll try the PDC MF8280 one Try a foldng front press or one of these... they weigh more than the tractor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 i'll try that as well FP . I need a heavy weight though for trailer work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Look up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 where are they from FP?? ??? Left indicator doesnt work now, well it did for a few flashes after purchase but i reckon its a dodgy wire....cant be @rsed to take it back i never use them really, just the headlights :) just had an idea for a use if i dare do it....need an LED ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I can get LED's that flash automatically, no need for a pulsing current Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 I can get LED's that flash automatically, no need for a pulsing current your on my wave length Ricky....which is unusal as i fluctuate! where and how much??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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