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TE1A_man · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject: Dangerous mamod

Well, about a hour ago, my mamod's cylinder came flying off, sending steam everywhere. I was lucky enough to get away, apparently the screw that held the cylinder in place was loose and came off. I have gotton it back together, and am now scared to run it. Another example of fine enginnering on mamod's part.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject:

No nothing to do with the engineering, you should have made sure it was tight, NEVER stand over the engine either!

THERE IS ALWAYS AN ELEMENT OF DANGER WHEN IT COMES TO MODEL STEAM! IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF DANGER TAKE UP GARDENING
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject:

MTA · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:32 pm Post subject:

I got a bruise when my MM1 did it, I was sitting opposite the screw, so it flew off at some speed, and hit me in the chest, and burnt a hole through my shirt!!! Mum wasnt best pleased

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TE1A_man · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject:

yeah, im a little nervous to stand both sides of the cylinder now.
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TE1A_man · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:40 pm Post subject:

Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:15 pm Post subject:

TE1A_man · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject:

you know, a little self proppeled 5 hp machine that tills the ground for you. I haven't used manual labor tools in a long time.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:26 pm Post subject:

TE1A_man · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject:

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50560492/Gear_Driver_Rototiller.jpg
here is one similar to one that my friend has.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject:

TE1A_man · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:31 pm Post subject:

http://www.farmcountrytrader.com/...Photos/5908095_060411135645_T.jpg
Here is the lawn mower we have, hydraulic steering, hydraulic lift deck...
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Cedge · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:02 pm Post subject:

Logan...
No need to blame your engine for the problem. You have to look your engines over each time you run them. They will need small tweaks and tightening of screws and such over time. It's quite easy to do this as you apply needed lubrication prior to running them.

Problem... Operator malfunctioning
Solution.... removed and replaced malfunctioning operator. Dipsosed of old operator using approved decontamination and disposal procedure.

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TE1A_man · Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:00 am Post subject:

Sound like it came right from the instructions!
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