Subject: [AJD] 1st Tractor

[Bus Driver]

Be sure that some of the tractor weight is on the truck so that the trailer
will not be "tail heavy" even over bumps. Move the tractor forward on the
trailer until the truck shows some weight transfer. Experience is very
helpful in moking this judgment. Plan on driving 45 MPH maximum- maybe you
can go faster, but try any higher speed very cautiously.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert M. Massengale" <ltcmikem at ktc.com>
To: <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 8:58 AM
Subject: Subject: [AJD] 1st Tractor


> After lurking on the list for several years, I've finally bought my first
tractor, a '41
> "B", serial #109494.  Got it on Ebay yesterday... item #3858464891.  I
know the
> price looks high when compared with other parts of the country, but for my
area it's
> pretty good, especially if the condition proves to be as described.
Needless to say,
> having looked, wished & waited many years for my chance at some green &
yellow,
> I'm pretty excited. First task is to bring it home... its located in
Marble Falls, Texas,
> about 70 miles away. I'm planning on renting a trailer that's 3,000 lbs
capable and
> tying down with four aircraft cargo tie-down straps using an "X" pattern
on the
> outboard rear axles to opposite trailer corners in the rear and a similar
arrangement
> on the front.  Three requests for the list:  I'd appreciate any
suggestions, cautions,
> tips, etc., on getting my treasure loaded and tied-down
correctly/safely... this will be
> my first ever tractor load & trailer.  I'd also appreciate a basic list of
manuals and
> other literature applicable to a '41 "B" serial 109494 and a #5 JD sickle
mower that I
> need to start searching for.  Lastly, is the #5 JD sickle mower that comes
with this
> purchase a correct mower for this tractor?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Mike Massengale
> Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
>
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