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Re: Re: JD model A narrow front: need advice
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Posted by Robert on August 27, 2003 at 12:45:07 from (66.250.5.14):
In Reply to: Re: JD model A narrow front: need advice posted by Dave2N on August 27, 2003 at 12:26:11:
I too, have a JD "A" (1945) with a narrow front, and have used it to pull a tandem disc, and a brush hog (6'). While most of my place is fairly flat, there are a couple of inclined areas that cause me to slow down, and really pay attention to what's happening with the tractor---especially when turning, since the soil is very sandy, and extremely soft when dry. I think the key is to exercise caution, and get an over running clutch for your mower---that way, you can disengage the pto, and not worry about the mower taking you places you don't want to go. I do believe the operational safety of any piece of equipment has as much to do with the operator as equipment design.
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