COSTLY REPAIR on Deere 2038R!!! Tim's HUGE Error! Details Inside.

Tractor Time with Tim confesses to a huge mistake which could have been avoided had he read the directions!
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[@braccali]

I once heard, "Everyone makes mistakes, but a true professional admits and shares his/hers mistakes to better everyone."

[@garyfaulds2008]

Your a bigger person admitting when you make a mistake, that what makes you a good person .

[@TheKevan61]

My Grandfather used to say: "The last man that was perfect got crucified. Nobody has come close since."

[@1025at1033]

trailering is a bit of a problem with that. I can't criticize. I broke my foot getting on a 4020 last month. I completed the task at hand and called my friend help me get in the truck. I drove myself to the hospital.

[@rebekahhamilton5666]

My grandfather used to say you show me someone who’s never made a mistake, and I will show you someone who’s never done anything.

[@toolguy924]

Amen!!!

[@fastguned]

I say that all the time.

[@andrewanderson2176]

Exactly

[@IamGoen]

I often tell my sons "Learn from your mistakes, but also learn from other peoples mistakes". Thanks for the lesson!

[@genedameier8746]

"There's not enough time to make every mistake yourself, You must learn from the mistakes of others."

[@PLAGUEofDEMONS]

^^^This is wisdom!

[@fastguned]

Better to learn from other people"s mistakes than your own. LOL

[@MalcySP]

We have a term for this in our industry and it's called "sign blindness" It's a genuine problem that we are surrounded by so much trivial warnings that we just ignore it and miss the really important ones

[@Chris_In_Texas]

Completely agree. There are so many stickers on each piece of equipment, that is the first thing that I do is remove most of the "CYA" stickers. Like don't stick your hand under the mower when its running. It could hurt you! ugh...

[@douglas_drew]

@@Chris_In_Texas I learned from the master mechanic that I trained under in the heavy equipment shop that we worked out of to take a "Polaroid" of every sticker (in those days mostly LOF info and other Maintainance recommendations) and file them with any owners manual or at least the invoice because any worthwhile machine will last long enough to outlive the stickers. We included pictures of belt info before the printed markings wore off because A) Belt info often wasn't included in the paperwork and 2) Broken belts can be hard to accrately measure. Though I thought it was a ploy to make sure I read each sticker and recorded each belt, your removing the silly ones at least shows you read and knew which where which. I was always glad I took the time, and nowadays I save the pics to a memory stick so I have them even when my wife throws out the paperwork. Wait a minute... Which tool box did I put that memory stick in? Tim, new subscriber, you won me over with "Tim's HUGE Error!" As a kid, many farmers used a sling (usually old inner tube or leather strap) to hold PTO shafts unhooked during transport to/from the work site, since we lived in hill country with many drainage ditches. Also, most tractors with slide bar hitches had a "transport" bar to give clearance for these situations.

[@mrgoodwrench1103]

We all make mistakes it's all part of being human. I have a lot of respect for those that own up to them. You also went the extra mile by making a video so that we may all learn from it. Thanks Tim. Stay safe.

[@ooocrowooo]

No worries Tim, the only way to not make a mistake is to do nothing, happens to us all.

[@TravisDolter]

I have a 1025R after researching them on your channel. I'm also a pilot and in aviation there is a saying that goes, "Learn from the mistakes of others, you won't live long enough to make them all yourself!" Thank you for sharing this.

[@faithhu9209]

We enjoy your videos almost everyday. Takes a special kind of person to admit their mistakes. Thank you for being a genuine human! Will continue to watch and learn from you.

[@bobpurs]

You can’t do stuff with out stuff going wrong once in a while.

[@markproulx1472]

I have no respect for anyone who would trash talk you about this. By posting this video, you have done a great service for the compact tractor community. Thank you!

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@lmfarms4611]

I once heard, "Everyone makes mistakes, but a true professional admits and shares his/hers mistakes to better everyone."I couldn't saw it any better, we are here to learn, don't put your self down.

[@davidhosmer1424]

"i'm a man I can change If I have to I guess" Red Greene's Possum Lodge Prayer Thanks

[@rhymereason3449]

The wisdom of Red Greene is timeless....

[@justingoodrich2519]

Humbling experience and your willingness to share it publicly is rare, but appreciated 🤠

[@ritterjon]

💥 Oh no, glad to hear it was covered under warranty. Admitting mistakes make you a humble person. This video I’m sure will save someone an expensive trip to the dealer. *Keep on tractoring!* 👍

[@gonavy2205]

Tim, first off, love your channel! Mistakes happen and I know a lot of your viewers including myself really appreciate this video. It’s always good to watch your channel and learn a thing or two, regardless of what prompts the video. Thanks Tim!

[@jonathandemont3758]

As a Clergy I work with says: “Making memories!” (Especially when things aren’t going the way we plan). Lol

[@joeymomma518]

Tim, anyone who may criticize what happened to you must leave a truly charmed life....... it happens to us all. I thank you immensely for pointing out what happened. And I give you all the credit in the world for showing us yet another mistake we can all easily make. Thank you !!!

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

Thanks for being transparent and making us aware of how easily something like this could happen. You're a blessing, Tim, and I always look forward to whatever TTWT is going to come out with next. I also like the appropriate verse at the end.

[@Jayelle1327]

In my early 20’s I put diesel fuel in a gas engine... took me years to get over it...every time I thought about it I would cringe.. at 42 now.. it is what it is.. ya live and learn.. P.S. I read every manual and sticker for everything now!

[@Dan-oz4qb]

Diesel in a gas isn't great but it's not fatal. Gas in a diesel however likely means a new engine. I've seen both in my years of running a shop.

[@Jayelle1327]

D B few more details... it was my bosses work truck... it ran for about a half mile.. then caught on fire.. not a major fire but definitely fire.. he was good with engines so he got it running again... still remember the look on his face though..

[@robertheinkel6225]

Our Oliver 66 got diesel fuel more than once. She ran a bit rough, but burned her way thru it.

[@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695]

Diesel in a gas is not the end of the world gas in a diesel is not good at all deadly to the engine

[@mikebowling3228]

The Green handle usually is the Diesel pump,,, but not always. BP stations green is the gas pump. Filled my truck up with Gasoline made it 3 mile then truck died at at stop lite. Drain out gas and filled with diesel , no more issues. Filled my TDI jetta with Gasoline this time the station's diesel pump had gasoline in it, again got luck and pumped gas out filled with diesel fuel and still driving it.

[@Earthau]

Thank you Tim & Christy for such great content produced to such a high quality. You are both awesome!

[@andrewash9230]

Tim! Thank you for being so humble and vulnerable. Not everyone has the chance to learn this stuff, and get into tractors for the first time in their families with these compact tractors. Never let people get you down. When folks talk trash about you, and to you, it's to make up for their own short comings. Your identity is in Christ. And how he perceives you is all that matters. And you're loved, my friend. Keep on Tractorin'.

[@bucklemon9945]

Been there Done that and Bought the T-shirt . Dad always said learning the hard way I won’t forget it. He was right. Stay safe and God Bless.

[@khtractors]

Thanks for sharing! This can happen on many styles of implements with the wrong length shafts as you mentioned such as 3 point attachments. I think we all get excited with new equipment and jump into using it before really studying the manuals. Great explanation! Watch them fingers too! Haha

[@nateroth1302]

This is a very common issue with compact tractors as the rear housing is aluminum and most dealers do not cut the power shaft to compensate for full travel. I have repaired/replaced the PTO drive assembly, differentials, and even full rear housing because of drive shafts being too long. The #1 implement that causes this issue is a post hole attachment.

[@Vincent_Sullivan]

And at the other end of the 3 point travel post hole diggers (which usually have long drive shafts) can have the two shaft part cease to overlap and that creates a whole different sort of mayhem! See kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6HRhmttprSEnpo for a video on the subject.

[@gckshea]

Excellent, Tim! Loved your intro preface! True confessions. Thanks for the presentation

[@cleckler2935]

It takes a man to admit when he’s wrong. I never thought about that situation, but I’m happy to learn from your mistake. 😊

[@kevincolliss2877]

Thank you Tim for your efforts to educate us and helping us to avoid mistakes!

[@batman1989keaton]

It's just one of those things Tim. Stuff happens to us all!

[@warrenrogerhigh1477]

Thanks for the video Tim. I appreciate your candor and sharing the info to help us less experienced folks hopefully avoid a similar issue. Love the channel!

[@rhamm76]

Thanks Tim for sharing your experience with us. It helps a lot of us from making the same mistakes

[@mikejohnson7181]

Thanks Tim. Takes a big man to admit his mistakes. Lord knows, I've made my share of them.

[@royscarbrough3589]

Thanks for making the big mistakes for us. Blessings for you!

[@rogerf3622]

I would have missed that one too. There are so many warning labels that I just don’t see them any more. But I do read the manuals...in the evening AFTER I use the implement. Great video by the way.

[@Americancitizen1]

A real person makes mistakes big and small and admits to them all in order to let other people learn from them. Thank you for showing this because I can definitely see myself doing this.

[@Dannyssnowdogadventures]

Absolutely distroyed my BX PTO. Shaft disconnected from tiller. Amazing how much damage can happen so quickly when your shaft is banging on the 3 point @ 540 rpm. Found the pto shaft on the ground still connected to my tractor...or I should say, parts of my tractor. Ever wonder what's inside? A lot of gears and oil. Got a good look inside, but if you want to see whats inside your tractors rear end I don't recommend my method. Absolutely heart breaking. Lucky the insurance I had to purchase to finance the BX covered the over 7K in repair. Yeah According to the dealer, PTO damage happens a lot. I was not the first and Tim you weren't the last.

[@dalemarshall9736]

When I got my tiller for BX it said to make sure PTO shaft was right length. They said it normally had to be cut off and it did have to be cut.

[@kevincolliss2877]

Ouch!😕

[@rcp935peek4]

In these days and times we encounter so many egos. It is refreshing to see humility displayed. It is truly a pleasure to watch and enjoy videos made by ordinary, humble. but very special people. Thanks, and may Christ strengthen you.

[@billmccoy3666]

Absolutely love your sense of humor. Sharing your mistake(s) will help anyone from doing the same thing so sharing is what real men do.

[@PastorDavidFranklin]

Yep, been there done that one in a different way! We have a tendency to do the quick start method and not read the rest of the story. Thanks for the open sharing Tim.

[@simplex4796]

i had that problem with the PTO but not on a mower but on a square baler from Welger die got the shaft correctly the the PTO flies off but it still works :D

[@brimptonestateservices3317]

Don't feel so bad. Ive done that, but only once. (I've wrtecked a double hydraulic pump by connecting an outlet to the wrong fitting. 3seconds, pumpruined)

[@ronaldloringjr5332]

thank you tim !! i have watched many of your videos , and learned so much from all your kind instructions , your knowledge and honesty !! with the review of attachments and tools is , what i look forward to always !!

[@danielsharon524]

And fortunately for us, we get to learn from his mistakes: ).

[@ElkCreekAcres]

I'm glad you covered this Tim, you said in another video that you would, good to see the follow up here. I know some old timers that would say "if you aren't making mistakes, you aren't doing enough", you definitely do enough, so a few mistakes are bound to surface. Great informational video!!!

[@Mrbink01]

"Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." Lesson learned

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

My Dad told me one time that everybody makes mistakes. He then proceeded to tell me that I didn't have to make all the mistakes. I could let somebody else have their turn once in a while.

[@dpistone10]

I think this reveal was so awesome. So many do not want to admit when they make a mistake. Thank you for warning all of us because it’s highly appreciated. 🎊👍🎉💪

[@dhenschel4]

Thank you for letting us know of your experience, it benefits us all. Something one would never think of when coming up on a slope change.

[@mrackerm5879]

Tim: First some background. Based on my land needs, and based largely on the content of your videos, in May of 2019, I purchased a 2032R with loader and backhoe. Early this spring, my son was working on a section of road (long driveway) and got too close to the edge which collapsed causing the tractor to almost tip over. The unit was listing at about 60 degrees from vertical and only a tree prevented it from tipping further and rolling down the hill. I was concerned but not upset. All I could say to him was that I was sure he would never make that mistake again. That is the only comment I can offer you as well - I am sure you will never make that mistake again.

[@profdave2861]

An honest mistake indeed. It’s hard to imagine that a dealer would cover that under warranty but how nice that they did.

[@Leon-Servant-of-Christ]

Seriously, warranty doesn't cover user error.. I think they were just happy with Tim's business over the years and covered it for him!

[@anewrnn]

Why I love your channel!!! It takes a genuine honest person to share his mistakes. God Bless.

[@chriseaton7021]

Good info, never gave it much thought but now I'm aware, I've learned something without making the costly mistake ...that's how I always learn. Thank you, keep the good videos coming.

[@phillyfathead]

Yo Brutta, we all have been there in one form or another in life, as far as the manuals and stickers ur right nobody really looks at them😂😭🤔!

[@KeithFinkFamilyFarm]

Oh my. God bless you, Tim! All of us manly men have made expensive mistakes in multiple. And yes, I can understand completely when you say you weren't happy with yourself, ha! Been there, done that. In fact, it seems I'm always there. Somewhere as we approach middle age, there is a two-week period where we make no mistakes because we have finally learned from all of the mistakes we've made in our youth. Then, after that magical two-week period, the mistakes start up again. Only now they are caused by old age and senility... LOL

[@machineability]

Haha Kieth. I like that comment. (From your brother in law)

[@douglasmorton6121]

You, and we, are better for your mistakes. Thank you for sharing them. I'm new to tractors, so this is really important info to know. Thank you Sir!!! Keep the videos coming!

[@bones549]

Thanks for sharing. As my dad told me and I use with my kids, some of lifes lessons are hard & expensive! My boys loved as much as I did hearing it as a kid.

[@glendonmorgan7253]

when i was younger my uncle bought a trampoline. "i don't need to read the book. i know how to jump on a trampoline." within half an hour i had 3 broken bones.

[@firewoodprovidersnorthwest]

You can tell a True Christian man by the way he reacts when he hurts himself, like smashing your finger as you did, No Curse Words Out Of Your Mouth...Im Proud Of You..

[@gregritter5883]

Thank you Tim for admitting what you had done and showing the air I’ve never run into that because I don’t use the drawbar but that’s really valuable information thank you

[@brentholmes3339]

Tim, Tim, Tim. LOL!!! Thank you for your honesty and information you bring to your channel. It will be hard not to think of you every time I hook up a PTO shaft. :)

[@kdegraa]

Clearly we are not perfect. There is only one on Earth who was.

[@emrythompson]

Who me?

[@rgd2598]

Emry Thompson .... no. You just made a mistake. It’s me.

[@tj1lincoln182]

No god is

[@flick22601]

@@rgd2598 -No, it's me.

[@emrythompson]

I think I was right.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Before lawyers and the plastic PTO shaft covers a man could see the shaft and how much compression or extension was left........

[@larrycainjr]

Don’t forget...the lawyers show up AFTER the injury or fatality.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

@@larrycainjr Maybe it's a Texas thang but we don't get too close to rotating shafts,spinning blades,know that we can fall off of ladders etc.....I still have all of my pieces and parts. More COMMON SENSE than most I suppose.

[@ronaldkessinger3189]

Appreciate your honesty and transparency.

[@Winger2325]

Excellent information! I have a similar set up and was a little concerned with the 4th hole draw bar on my pull type 6ft BMB mower. But watching you tow that beast around put my mind at ease which was a huge help! The mistake and willingness to show it to your community of fans and supporters just means your a good person and care enough for the greater Learning Experience! Two Thumbs Up! Stay safe!

[@jamesdiehl8690]

"To error is human!" If you error and don't/won't admit it, that would be a second error. I try to avoid those, but I'm human.

[@karlpritchard5688]

I’ve always been told that if you cut something too short, just cut off the short end.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

@@karlpritchard5688 That's what my Dad used to say! Cut off the short end, then it will be two long. Then you can cut it again and it will fit just right. I always looked at him and scratched my head. Huh!

[@mr.darrelltrunnell644]

Excellent food for thought TIM. Don’t do that again TIM. Read those warning stickers and the owners manual. But you know what TIM those same people that are smart as all get out have watched , are watching or will watch this video and laugh and make smart (5@8:?$) comments and the very next time start out with good intentions using their tractor and make the very same or similar mistake. The the curse words began to fly. My point is we all are human and we all make mistakes. We all have a day coming and sometimes we simply are not paying attention. Good job TIM. Go do another project. Liked Subscribed & Shared.

[@timziegler9358]

I don't believe that anyone could have been more hard on you than what you were to yourself! I feel for you because I have had to pay for my mistakes and truly they were the hardest to get over. Best wishes and thanks for the advice.

[@debbiepitman7824]

I'm a 58 year old women and I rely on the information you supply. Your wonderful and I appreciate everything you share. You have made my life so much easier. Thank you 🥰

[@spyder000069]

Almost did the same thing with a 3pt chipper. It was my first implement I bought and didn't catch the part about cutting the pto shaft. It bound up when I lifted to max height. No damage but took me a sec to figure out what was going on. :^)

[@Norseman220]

Good info, and it takes a man to step forward and tell about a mistake like this even if it might hurt ones pride a little.. Thank you Tim.

[@artillerybuff2000]

Thanks for sharing this Tim

[@mikemiller5591]

Tim, your most endearing quality is your honesty. Hopefully you wont change...

[@donroyer420]

I just watched your story about the PTO shaft disaster. Last year we bought a JD 2032R and a Frontier rotary mower. Even though the PTO shift was not "too long" as I was attaching it for the first time, I could see that as the mower was raised, it could become compressed too much. Also if I had driven across a ditch, the rear of the mower could be lifted even more by the trail wheel. Fortunately I had decided to use a quick hitch that moves the mower back far enough that I didn't need to shorten the shaft.

[@DominicRichens]

I just bought a rotary cutter and the manual says 1" is sufficient gap when 3pt is level, but this assumes the tractor and the cutter are on level ground. I am afraid that crossing a ditch may bottom out the shaft. Am I correct or is the geometry of the 3pt different than the drawbar setup that Tim was using?

[@donroyer420]

@@DominicRichens Of course, as long as there is still any free travel for the shaft to collapse, there wouldn't be a problem. BUT, it is very difficult to consider all of the variables involved: lifted height, top link length, lift caused by tail wheel as going over uneven ground.

[@jonmasselink4214]

THanks for sharing this, Tim !

[@je1279]

I've made plenty of mistakes with equipment in my lifetime and I'm sure that I will make plenty more but since I tend to ignore those labels as well, thank you for the tip!

[@RickP654]

Thanks Tim, I don't have a deere, but I do have a tractor with a three point hitch. I never really thought about running into a problem such as what you did. Glad you shared with us. Maybe, it may help me in the future.

[@MrJello4]

Thanks for sharing and your sage advice, this is one of the things I like about your channel.

[@nullisland9528]

Thanks for sharing Tim it's not easy to admit your mistakes, especially in such a public forum. Something that maybe deserves a follow-up though is just how dangerous the opposite condition is. If there isn't enough overlap and the PTO comes in two, now it acts as a high HP blender stuck to your tractor. Deadly... You got lucky it wasn't the gearbox on the mower end to let go. I for one am greatful you are alive to tell this story, and save another viewers life for having the courage to tell it.

[@davelemke21]

I run a john deere 5045E and even so this hasn't happened to me I really appreciate you pointing this out. It makes me re-think if I watch for the stickers as much as I should. I enjoy your videos and keep up the good work

[@marksleeper3752]

so sorry it happened, thanks for the heads up

[@rcrogers6]

Thank you. Many of us see so many warning labels required by lawyers that we run the risk of ignoring the one written by engineers. In manuals, I always ignore the first few pages loaded with legally inspired warnings. Thanks again Tim, it takes a big man to openly discuss a big mistake. One that many of us would have made.

[@tristenbright6306]

I really appreciate these videos. They’re super helpful! I’ve thought about doing some of these myself.

[@jrobb43055]

First off I really enjoy your channel. This was a very interesting episode because I actually know a John deer dealership owner who had the same issue. He had a brand new tractor which he set up with a tiller that’s was over sized for the tractor. He lifted the tiller and the pro shaft went into the rear end and did exactly what you did. Accidents happen and lesson learned.

[@endutubecensorship]

Thank you for sharing your experience, we can all learn from each other. God bless

[@michaelkestrel8363]

Good on you for your honesty and intent.

[@johnthorpe1071]

Thank you Christy and Tim! All good to be reminded, going to check mine today, need to load the rc tomorrow, don't need that expense! I like SMALL mistakes, & learn from them so I don't make them again.........hopefully.

[@daviddelaney5180]

Thanks for letting us know that we all share the same flaw of sticker avoidance! Great information you always share!

[@grassgobbler7214]

Never would have thought about that happening. Thanks for swallowing your pride and sharing this costly mistake.

[@timroberts3139]

I appreciate Your values of honesty and truthfulness. 🤝

[@harryhat4706]

Thanks Tim for sharing your experiences, especially where you made a mistake, this will save folks like me a lot of pain in the future. I think sharing your "mistakes" is perhaps the most useful for those of us who don't have your years of experience.

[@davebarnessr.5805]

Great Vlog! We all make mistakes, I am a newby when it comes to tractors, but I lovum and I got a need for one, I bought my Kubota L4701 4 yrs ago and not having a farm background forced me to ask all the dumb questions and read the dang manual. I refuse to pay a dealer to service my tractor mostly because learning to do the service myself has helped me get more familiar with the tractor and learn my machine. One of the very first things I did was knock down a Trellis that took 3 days to build with the bucket with my wife watching. I learned something that day , like beware of your surroundings at all times , but hey! I’m still learning and still reading the manual and watching Vlogs of guys like you I can certainly learn from! Great Vlog!

[@dlux3272]

Excellent video Tim. I could see myself doing the same thing so I feel your pain. Thanks for sharing that. Maybe you'll save somebody else the same pain.

[@raypeel5173]

Tim, I appreciate all videos you and your wife have produce. I truly appreciate this back ground to this story. I have a new JD 3046R and have ordered TS10 with all the bells and whistles thanks to your excellent coverage. I have had concerns with my 10" draw bar height. I have reach out to Rino AG Tech department. They have cautions me about hitch may drag when loading the machine on trailer. They also referred me to this video also. Mean while await my delivery of my TS10 like Xmas time.

[@jeffstacy748]

I have made plenty of mistakes too. Some were mighty embarrassing but that is life. Glad you shared that, gives me something to think about when I am hooking up attachments.

[@jdinnis]

Hey Tim, thanks for swallowing your pride and sharing this with us. Just a quick tip, you don't need to read the instructions if you watch enough KZbin videos of other folks making mistakes!

[@uncleted4501]

Really glad to have watched this. Your error served to save a lot of others similar financial pain. Appreciate your humble and honest ways. Sorry this had to occur, but you've gained more knowledge and imparted that wisdom to the rest of us newbies. Thank you for that.

[@ranger6x660]

Thanks for sharing Tim!

[@Kcolby47]

Yet another reason I appreciate you and your videos. Thanks for sharing this, and although it’s not happened to me in all my years...I’ll never forget this. Another saying I remember...”Learn from other people’s mistakes....You won’t live long enough to make them all yourself!” 😉

[@scotttownsend4405]

Thanks for being open and honest and potentially saving someone else from doing the same thing.

[@brookelawrence3200]

Thank You for sharing your mistake. It’s an opportunity for us all to learn.