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The adventures of a new ope service writer

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by bocefus78, Apr 5, 2018.

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    I accidentally put one of my blades on upside down last week. Big tip off that something wasnt right was that it wouldn't spin.
     
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    Sorry Backwoods Savage My mistake:rofl: :lol::handshake:
     
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    That is so when you need to jump to the other side of a log to finish the cut, the cut marks match up. Probably could have sold the new owner another chain when they thought they screwed it up on their first cut. I just bought an echo that in the box the chain was on backwards. Had it all fueled up, tightened the chain and something just didn't look right as I was getting ready to start it up for the first time.
     
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    Had a customer come in today for a new chain. Instead I installed his correctly and asked him if he still wanted to spend $30 on a chain he didn't need. He looked at it, runs his finger on the cutter edge, and says...what do I owe you for labor. I laughed and said not a cent. He was a little embarrassed. But ended up laughing before he left.
     
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    Take care of customers and they will keep coming back. :yes:
     
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    Yup, that guy will be back when he needs something next...
     
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    Got my first look at exmark's prototype no flat tires. We've been told to give these to a customer and get feedback compared to the other options currently on the market. 20190618_072835.jpg
     
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    Polaris has been using them for a while, I see no issues using them. The only thing could be of mud bogging, that they could make it easier to get stuck.
     
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    Hustler offers those as a factory option now...we looked at those on the unit we just ordered at work...decided it wasn't worth the money, to us anyways...
     
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    Kinda like the John Deere Tweel. Ive heard good and bad about those, main good fact is they don't lose air.
     
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    Tweel is made by Michelin....not jd. That may or may not be the competition. :) They make a good product.
     
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    The Polaris flex tires are/were military grade tires (or a less expensive version of them) and rather pricy.
    There's quite a few manufacturers coming out with flex tires at different price points for various uses. High speed versions might be interesting.
     
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    How do those wheels absorb bumps? Zero turns are already bumpy enough with regular tires, hopefully these have some give to them.
     
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    They flex, check out about 1:53 of this video
     
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    I priced a set of fronts for my ZTR. Gonna hafta pass.
    :makeitrain"
     
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    So how about some hints on the pricing?
     
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    For the tweel fronts for an Exmark lazer you are looking around $475 for a pair including the needed stainless steel spacer kit.
     
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    Thanks Chris.
     
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    How much would 2 OEM replacements cost Chris?
     
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    I found these for our Bad Boy CZT mower...got to save up more :makeitrain"...
    NoAir (2) Bad Boy Flat Free Wheel Assemblies 13x6.50-6 022-1050-00 Commercial Models
     
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