MY TRACTOR 4WD IS NOT WORKING!!! For real? What you need to know about safety features

[@photocontrol]

Good that you figured it out and Megatron doesn't have an issue with the 4WD.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah, me too! I was worried for sure. yeesh, so many safety cutoffs to learn! :) thanks

[@Sean_Hartley]

Glad to hear the Branson isn't broken! Can't wait to see what comes after Project 211.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

i guess were glad we didnt buy a branson

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@michaelmactavish1728 Man this Branson is a beast!!!! Just have to figure out all the safety cutoffs! :)

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah me too! Man, I was a bit worried to say the least! thanks.

[@jcksnghst]

Okay, I, too, own a 7845c. I haven't even watched 30secs of this video and I want to say thank you!! As you know, getting information on these very great machines is near to Impossible.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Glad I could help! I love my Branson!!! They are awesome, and I'll put them up against ANY other tractor! Built solid, and the LAST tractor manufacturer to actually still build their own tractor start to finish! Take care, please share our stuff we appreciate it!

[@nathanbrodeur]

A lot of the newer tractors it usually a electrical issue with a switch or solenoid or loose ground

[@lynneperg6853]

Got a chuckle out of that. My kid works on a computer help line. They have a saying, "That's a keyboard interface problem," when the machine operator makes a mistake.

[@kapperoutdoors]

HA HA I love it! So on the tractor, that's and 'electrical interface problem' ...... LOL

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Glad you figured it out. Those safety features can be a learning curve

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah, kind of crazy some of them! I've now had several of these 'aha!' moments when it suddenly quits working! Lots of safety's on this thing!!! thanks.

[@waltermattson5566]

Glad you figured it out and it was free.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Roger that! Totally agree:) thanks.

[@davemiller3027]

Good to know about the Branson. I’m looking at a 5225 and bet it had the same Safety feature.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah, i've actually had several 'aha' moments like this when it quit working or moving. Lots of safeties on it!! But when its working it is a beast for sure! Love it! Good luck, thanks.

[@davidmann3365]

Hi Kapper. Its internal to the system, a secondary non-user activated safety. They have it there to keep owners/drivers from actually engaging four wheel by accident or on purpose. Have heard of something similar on some older type equipment. Its a bug which they call a feature.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well, I get it now, but I was sure worried for awhile! At least I figured it out before I brought it in to the shop! lol thanks.

[@jcksnghst]

Not a bug, that much power could break something, quick.

[@arkansas1336]

LOL....when all else fails read the instructions. I just had to take a punch at you! Thanks for the video.

[@kapperoutdoors]

lmao, yeah, this sure was a good one on me!!! I read the manual about a year ago! Hey, I'll take the heat for 'operator error' any day over it being broken! :) thanks man

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

As you was saying the only operator error we will ever see you do , I was saying Yeah, right, lol

[@kapperoutdoors]

HA HA, yeah I could just see all of you guys doing that!!!!~ :)

[@michaelmactavish1728]

buddy of mine bought a kubota M108gx with a loader and 4wd pretty strong in it no down time

[@botabob]

Hey, this kind of thing happens everyday. I bought a new chain saw from a power equipment store and they put the chain on backwards. Also had a guy tell me he didn't know his saw had a decompression button. He had been starting his saw for 15 years and never used the decompression until one day he couldn't pull it to get it started. He is 79. glad you figured the four wheel drive out.

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol, yeah I've seen a lot of that too. With all the new veh's having so much electronic options dealers, mechanics often don't even know what all the options are or how to use and fix them! But yeah, glad I figured it out now! lol thanks.

[@jcksnghst]

Greatest generation: "Decompression button? I don't want it decompressed, i thought that was the killswitch". Damn, I miss them.

[@lailabaloch568]

Technology is everywhere. Bet your heart dropped when yr 4wd stopped. Happy it was something simple to fix.

[@kapperoutdoors]

LOL yeah, I was not happy!!!!! Thanks goodness it was my very first operator error ever!!!! :) thanks.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Think I heard Megatron in that deep voice o his sayin Ho ho ho Megatron 1 Kapper 0 😁😁 just another little learnin curve Joe 💪💪💪

[@kapperoutdoors]

LOL, or maybe he was saying "C'mon man, this ain't rocket science!!!! lmao!"

[@KevinMBean]

That's a little strange. Not a bad idea for it to be in neutral in order to shift to 4wd, but there should be a warning message or something when the 4wd shift fails. Glad you figured it out!

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah agreed on both points. But I have to go back and check, it might have a warning that I did pick up on, but not sure. The 4wd light on the dash was red. I forgot to see if it was green or a different color when engaged properly. Next time I get it out I'll double check, thanks

[@RB-hc7is]

I'm surprised your dealer service guy didn't ask you if you were in neutral when you engaged the 4wd. Just seems like that would be a common mistake. Anyway enjoy your videos!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks, but you'd be surprised that even dealers don't always know all the options and how they work on the different models because so much changes so rapidly. Heck, when I ordered my new John Deere years ago, they botched up 2 different options from the factory! But I'm glad it was a 'good' learn and nothing broke! thank you

[@clarkwheeler8764]

Issues like that happen when there are just too many "bells" and "whistles". It'll get ya every time. Another saying I have is that "you have to be smarter than the machinery you're operating"... lol.

[@kapperoutdoors]

lmao, yeah Clark for sure!!! Wow, so many safety cutoffs to keep learning!!! But when it's ON, man that thing is a beast!!!!

[@jackle842000]

Unfortunately, most safety features usually equal more to tear up equating to a less reliable machine for experienced operators

[@kapperoutdoors]

I do agree thanks

[@charlesfredrick4789]

I hate that crap happens to me all the time I could see your fuel gauge didn't look good

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol, yeah, I needed more fuel to finish some dirt work, but I thought I'd left it a bit higher! thanks.

[@kutzbill]

My extra traction feature on my 1958 IH UT 350 is called "Tire Chains"....LOL

[@kapperoutdoors]

LOL, are those electrical, hydraulic or manual?????

[@mikeholubek4419]

A lil low on fuel too

[@martingreen5613]

Hydraulic line has come loose check that

[@ceadeses]

Glad it wasn't anything serious. I was thinking here we go again.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah, you and me both!!!! Thanks man

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

I guess somebody forgot to read the operator manual. :-)

[@kapperoutdoors]

LOL, I read it but that was almost a year ago now!!! :) Heck I can't remember what I did yesterday!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

You bought some land 10 mi south of the house off of 24. Boy somebody is getting old.

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@richardbohlingsr3490 lol I guess so!

[@throngcleaver]

1:19 The real problem here, is: MEGATRON HUNGRY!!!

[@kapperoutdoors]

LOL, yeah, it sure was! Man, it just walked up in reverse, slick hillside with a full load of wet clay once the operator figured out the problem!!!! :)

[@moavbilly7993]

Joe......do I need to say it again.......ORANGE

[@kapperoutdoors]

ha ha, thanks for the email and pic! But I'm going Camo!!!! Go Polaris!!! :)

[@moavbilly7993]

@@kapperoutdoors OK you now know my "secret" my Polaris is also camo.

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@moavbilly7993 I'm at dealer right now trying to find a camo one!!!!

[@d500mag2]

When all else fails, read directions. lol

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep, funny stuff for sure! But I did read it a year ago, but forgot all that stuff! lol

[@bradolsen9981]

I am genuinely hoping are you really don’t want to walk out as a post to rolling out see my point????

[@kapperoutdoors]

I have no idea what this comment means....

[@jcksnghst]

@@kapperoutdoors I know, right!? Lol

[@WalkerOutdoors]

LMAO

[@kapperoutdoors]

ha ha, laugh it up buddy!!!!