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jim Anders
New member
Username: Texasjim
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 168.51.179.4
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 09:37 am: | 
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After years of wanting one and reading this site for info I bought a MAXIV 950T with wench, 26inch tires and Accessory package "A".
I am glad to be here, any advice or ideas for me?
TexasJim |
david berger
Intermediate Member
Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 82
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.170.69.5
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 03:53 pm: |
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well jim put in for time off from work when the next AATV rideing event posted here and within say 1,000 miles from you comes up and come out and ride with our groops!
nothing much like it on earth!!
failing that lets also try the vairious parks,
you can find a list of them on links page here on rt6x6,
and you can check owner registry for your state and bordering states too if you live buy one,
and see if theres some folks listed who want to get together for rideing,
(don't forget to register yourself while there)
anyone else have any ideas for texis jim? |
philip w.cox
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Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 22
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 209.226.175.59
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:14 pm: |
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Congratulations Jim
Great machine-biggest motor-biggest tires-you will have fun.look at the tension on your drivechains you will never want them to be quite that tight again.try to resist tinkering with chain and belt tension unless you are sure they need attention, i speak from experience. try belt dressing on the drive belt.Let us hear how you like it after you get some hours on it.
Philip w. |
Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer
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Username: Fred4dot
Post Number: 66
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 216.166.168.53
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 11:13 am: |
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Welcome to the world of skid steers, Jim. There is a learning curve on being able to get the most out of your machine. Read your operator's manual and "go do it". The Max is a finesse machine and if you ease into tough environments, you will almost always be able to back out. Try to never spin a wheel. Practice wide easy turns and you will not tear up the ground (if your desire is to "not tear up the ground").
After about four hours of good use (time needed to set the beads well), drop your tire pressure down to about 2 PSI for a smoother ride. If you have bead problems at a lower pressure, remove any tire lubricant (used to originally mount the tire) from the bead area. I sell air cushions if your lady friends find the ride still a little jarring (the better endowed, the more it bothers them).
It takes about 25 hours to break in a Max, so just use it a little easy and vary what you do until you have that many hours (don't pull any thing real heavy). Your chains will be a little tight to start with and there might be some new machine noises. If you have seat belts (which I don't think you do) keep them fastened and out of the chains when not being used. Keep loose items in a bag so they don't fall through the cracks and get in the chains.
Do maintenance as stated in the owner's manual and use a good shop vac to keep your chain troughs clean. Use compressed air to blow stuff out from under the engine and tranny toward the front of the machine so you can get it with your vacuum. Remember to never adjust the chains unless you have the wheels off the ground (all three tires on a side have to be able to move freely so each chain is right). I strongly recommend belt dressing on your drive belt (I use the liquid stuff from NAPA and put it on both edges with my finger - if you use the spray stuff, take the belt off so you don't get belt dressing all over the inside and in your starter) as it will ensure always great performance and will greatly extend the belt life.
The only things I do to new machines is add lubricant to the throttle cable and check the bearing flange bolts for uniform tightness. If your machine ever starts taking on water, check the bearing flange bolts for uniform tightness. Use a short handled wrench (20 ft lbs torque) so you don't twist off any nuts.
Don't forget to install the drain plugs before you go in the water. |
jim Anders
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Username: Texasjim
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 168.51.179.4
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 04:38 pm: |
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Thanks so much for the info. It seems that RI has really improved the Max line in the past few years. I will look around for group rides and the like. I did primarily buy mine for hunting but recreation has it's pluses . Do any of you know where to buy a light weight perhaps floating trailer to pull behind it?
Thanks again,
TexasJim |
david berger
Intermediate Member
Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 83
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.170.69.5
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 04:33 pm: |
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if i might add to what fred s. has posted:
(*I sell air cushions if your lady friends find the ride still a little jarring (the better endowed, the more it bothers them). ****
i have had such a laidy friend and we found a good tight sports bra a nesesity to avoid some pain laiter. |
Jerry R. Nuss
Intermediate Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 54
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 66.20.226.25
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 06:43 pm: |
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For the trailer you can make one. Several guys around Southern Illinois have made them to be used as blinds and trailers. They use old home heating oil tanks and cut them in half then add a tongue and axle with the same wheels on the machine. Some people use the lower half of a body as a trailer and do the above modifications. |
david berger
Intermediate Member
Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 84
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.175.39.26
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 10:11 am: |
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www.northerntool.com
they have vairious size tow behind units that can be fitted with wheeles or runners, |
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