I would never give a kid a ride on a tractor unless I used Common Sense. I have been told that Common Sense recently passed away. I think that's probably true, but if he was still around, here's what he'd say. 1. Kid (or grandkid) sees how much you enjoy riding on your old tractor and wants to share the fun. Let him. Most of us probably learned to love old tractors by riding on them as a kid. 2. Make sure kid is old enough to understand not to jump off moving tractor or put fingers or toes in moving parts. If not, no ride until he's a little older. Explain about moving parts and jumping off a couple more times. 3.Pick a level, smooth, wide-open place for the ride. 4.Put kid on tractor before you start it.(If you start it from the seat.) 5. Put kid in seat with you, with one arm around him. Keep him away from tires, flywheels, belt pulleys, axles, etc. 6. Make sure you can reach the brakes and clutch. Run tractor in low gear at idle or just above. 7. Spend some real quality time with your kid. Have fun. He (or she) will.
P.S. If I'm actually working a tractor, there's no young kids anywhere near it. They're in the house or yard, with their mother or another adult.
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