Quick question - QL vs 1x9 tractors ground speed hydro lever. My 109 hydro lever feels super easy to move, sorta like an old Plymouth's power steering, no feel for the road, it was so easy. The 1650's hydro lever is fairly stiff. Should they be the same or just different designs I've got here with the different hydro lever design styles. Not a big deal - just curious.
Also - been reading up on trunion repair on the hydros. 109 seems to hold it's speed pretty well, 1650 is all over the place when going up/down hills. Probably need to visit it.
My question is - the springs in the hydro trunion assy, are they there to dampen the jerk of the start stop or do they somehow regulate the hydro to maintain a constant speed as one goes up/down a hill? As I read the archives/FAQ's, etc., I gather it is both, but when I look at the pics, I'm thinking the springs simply prevent jerky start/stops. If there is some dynamic ground speed regulation within the tranny as far as keeping a constant ground speed, how does this work? What is the feedback mechanism in/on the hydro that causes this to happen.
Lastly, used the 1650 last night about 10:30 pm to haul some block weights up to my 2 wheel drive pick-up for a little weight in the bed - should we get some snowwwwww. After the quality seat time, I asked my Wife/Boss if the modern Quiet Line tractor was really that quiet or was I disturbing the neighbors with it? She said it was noisy and yes - the neighbors probably think I am an arse for running a tractor at 10:30 pm when everyone else in the neighborhood is settling down for the night!
My question is - has anyone ever tried putting some sound deading foam on the removable side panels and the underside of the hood? This might help silence the tractor, at least from the operator's seat and help direct noise out the front for a quieter QL experience.
Edit: Art - very nice looking tractor! Makes me want to make painting my IHCC's part of the winter project list.