Lars 526 #1 Posted February 10, 2013 Hey Guys i just thougt i would share this whit you.. LOL dont drive ur tractor whitout belt guard if you have a midengine tractor.. i did it to day..and well i can tell you it hurt's I did it because i have changed the engien pulley on the 551 to day.. and i should just give it a test drive.. my foot slipped from the footrest and down to the ground then the pulley/belt snagged my pants.. and slammed my leg in to the pulley.. so it ended whit a trip to the doc to get some stitches.. so KEEP UR BELTGUARD ON.. it is a reason why they made it!!!!! and i have some pict that is not so friendly to share. Lars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #2 Posted February 10, 2013 Bummer! At least you still have all ten toes . Mike............. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #3 Posted February 10, 2013 Sorry to hear that lars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted February 10, 2013 Sorry to hear of your injury! Glad it wasn't any worse! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #6 Posted February 10, 2013 Lars glad to hear you are OK. It for sure could have been worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #7 Posted February 10, 2013 Those little 4 horse Kohlers just seem so innocent. I had one upside down on me a few years ago no fun and they will run that way till someone grounds the points. Sure glad your OK. They are sure little monsters at times. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #8 Posted February 10, 2013 Ouch!!! Gad thats all you got could have been much worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #9 Posted February 10, 2013 Wow, that had to hurt... glad to see that over all you are OK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #10 Posted February 10, 2013 Safety First Everyone :auto-ambulance: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #11 Posted February 10, 2013 Proof positive, Lars does bleed Wheelhorse. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #12 Posted February 10, 2013 Glad you are OK Lars. :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #13 Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Lars, my goodness buddy, dere traktor is kjotteter. I'm not laughing, and glad not more serious, Heal fast friend!!! Edited February 10, 2013 by groundhog47 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #14 Posted February 11, 2013 Sorry you had this accident Lars. I am glad you did not break your leg. That would have really been awful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #15 Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks guys.. i can tell you it have been really painful.. not the cut but rest of the leg.. then I got the stitches out of the leg again. has healed fine but it's cracked up a bit again.. (¤%#"¤%!") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #16 Posted February 21, 2013 Hope you heal/get fit quick Lars....... Yep those Horses can still bite you if your not on the Guard Ball......Maybe a little tattoo to hide the scar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #17 Posted February 27, 2015 What a Pud! Just rub some dirt in it, that's what a U.S. guy would do! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Live4outdoors 151 #18 Posted February 27, 2015 DOHH, glad your ok though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #19 Posted February 27, 2015 Get better fast Lars! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #20 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Lars, hope you get well soon and I am glad it wasn't worse than what it is. I also want to thank you for sharing your experience because since my accident a couple of days ago my mind is now racing through all kinds of possible injuries and their causes. I am also guilty of using a RJ without belt guards. It happens to be my grandson's favorite tractor and I can't keep him away from it. I have always been self-conscious when he is next to it while it is running, worried about his little hands. Guard needs to be a custom one (longer than stock) so I never got around to make one. I can tell you now, that thanks to you that tractor will never run again until such a guard is in place. However sadly, at least there is some good that comes from our misfortunes, in the form of real lessons learned from them. Get well soon. Edited February 27, 2015 by formariz 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #21 Posted February 27, 2015 Sorry for the stiches, and glad you're on the mends. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am also guilty of running a suburban without guards in place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #22 Posted February 27, 2015 This post is 2 years old 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #23 Posted February 28, 2015 This post is 2 years old Never noticed the date.???? Still a very useful and timely post in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #24 Posted February 28, 2015 Imagine he's even healed yet? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #25 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Imagine he's even healed yet? HEHE Craig.. i can tell you it was really painful.. not the cut but rest of the leg because i hit the muscle so it was a bit torn.. But as Neil said 2 years ago since it happend... it all fine now just a scar that reminds me of it!! Edited March 1, 2015 by Lars 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites