PeteB

This is the start of Alastair Thomson's last week with GreenMech before he goes off to pastures new. Al started with us at the start of the down turn in the global economy about 6 years ago covering the North of England and Scotland and witnessed the change of dealerships in the area and the introduction of key changes in woodchipper design with the take off of the Wee Chipper Club and the CS100, the massively popular QuadChip and QuadTrak and the class leading Arborist range. As well as the continued success of the most used tracked machine, the 1928 SafeTrac. Al has been a real asset to GreenMech and his dealers and a well respected member of the groundcare machinery sales environment. I recently spent some time with Al and his family, starting the handover procedure and his wit and wisdom will be missed by all that he encountered. I am sure that all who knew Al will join me in thanking Al for his commitment, loyalty and integrity during his tenure and wish him well with his new employer, Alo UK Ltd - Quicke and Trima Front Loaders. Al finishes at the end of the week and following from that, the sales duties in the North of England and Scotland will be shared by me and Martin Lucas, the GreenMech Sales Director. We are committed to supporting our dealerships and their customers, past and present, and no doubt that I will be a frequent visitor, continuing Al's solid good work in the area. Good Luck Al and thanks.....

No one has mentioned the correct device for tightening bolts to the correct measurement - a torque spanner or drive! Other tools which come in handy in the workshop for maintanence include a decent pressure washer and compressor.

Matt Yull in Chingford had a bloody good example in a shed years back.

Gibb's Woodchuck and Exenco are two that were available here.

It is Tom, but I don't know anyone that took it up. The disc blades are fitted as standard still. Fwiw, the quad version would be similar in weight, but, at the mo, it has been stalled.

Not a CS100 but a Rajo or we badged them as GMR100. Non of them as good as a CS100 mind.....;-p

Sorry but a year 2k machine will only use the disc blades. Still cheap and hard wearing....You say 10"? What is the serial number and I'll give you the history and original spec.

Well done on that job! I'll let the factory know of the issue.

Arbtalk member and all round good egg is on Eden TV again cutting up the sperm whale!

Top tips there John - asa the man says..... check that all is good under the top cover and that the switches move s they should and that the actuator is moving when it should and not shifted and stuck. Take off each hershman connector and test to see if voltage is getting there when it should. Feel the coils for heat after it has been run for a while - a hot or warm unit would say hat the coil is breaking down internally. Give the valve block a tap with a hammer to see if the spool is jammed and gets free....

That is truly awful for you. Best wishes for the future. List it on ArbSafe......

No matter what the make or model, get the serial number and refer back to the current supplier who should be able to tell you the year and whether it has been listed as stolen. As previously stated, the hours may well be low so see if the rotor and chip chamber look relatively clean and unbattered as does the rollers and indeed chute. Light use will show light wear.....

Dunno John, a Valmet dealer should be able to help. 1700 kilos on the bounce going up a bumpy road soon doubles!

Rotate the bearing as you pump in the grease too.

They are painted green because that is the companies corporate colours!

Ditto! Well done team...

Use what you have as a deposit and vat then finance the rest. You would be far better off in the long run.

Steve, did you perchance have owt to do with messers Heath and Robinson? Top tip again but remember children, short chute us not fir hand feeding whatsoever!

Have a word with Blaby District Council to get a list of local allotments that may take it. 01162 750 555

My bad! Misread the post. Thought it was 090! That is a saw!

Little? Hardly! Nice? Not nice to start on a cold day! Noise? Plenty..... Power? Bucket loads... Vibration? Hmmm, maybe a litte - limit yourself to a few minutes per shift would be the official line I bet.... Smile Factor? off the scale! You can feel the percussion of the ignition through the air!

Kev is no longer employed by Orange Plant. Jason views the forum on a regular basis and I take a more active approach. Other people within the two organisations keep a watching eye on to the toings and froings of ArbTalk too. I'm sorry that the OP had an initially awkward response and glad that it has been resolved happily. We all have to have some lines in the sand with warranty - and as previously said, quite often the components suppliers warranty can lead us and our partners into a loss making situation as they themselves say "Worn out through poor maintenance!" or plainly tell us it isn't covered.... There is a lot of talk on 2 year, 3 year, unlimited mileage etc warranty as a hook to sales at the mo, but, If I said "12 months and that's it officially, but if you have a problem after that then lets sit down and talk...." how would you feel? Re-assured or no....No cobblers about what is covered and what isn't, labour or parts only, lines in the sand etc, pay up front and claim retrospectively, local dealer issues etc - just plain old "Come, lets talk about a way forward with no bullshine." After all, most breakdowns are with the first few months and if there is a genuine fault through manufacture later on - a reputable source should man up to it.....not refer to a warranty agreement which says you must do this, buy spares from them etc....

Convert it to push button or another type of ignition barrel. Look at the RS electrical catalogue or take her to the supplying dealer.

You could try Chelmsford Grass Machinery, they are part of the Browns Kubota\GreenMech thing and have a hire fleet or ring Railscape and ask if they rent theirs out.

A hens teeth! Blimey! Want that for no other reason other than man toy!