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Peter Gunn
New member
Username: Peterg
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 06:33 pm: | 
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I have a low-hours 2001 Max IV 600T arriving next week. I'll be using it in a relatively remote part of the state where there is no cell phone coverage and I'll be walking a long, long way if I break down and can't get going again.
I've got all of the survival essentials.
What essential spare parts should I take with me?
Max IV parts?
Briggs & Stratton 18hp parts?
Fluids and other supplies?
Tools?
I've already learned a great deal from Richard's site and reading this board. Thank you all for sharing your wisdom and experience. |
philip w.cox
Senior Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 593
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 10:02 pm: |
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a buddy with another machine is the best survival kit and toolbox and spare parts kit that money can buy. They don,t call it the BUDDY SYSTEM for nothing. A belt,chain link,throttle cable. tire plugs ,air compressor,small cargo strap for resetting the bead, spare idler sprocket and a few tools sounds right,buddy or not. |
Peter Gunn
New member
Username: Peterg
Post Number: 5
Registered: 03-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 05:59 am: |
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Thanks Philip. Oddly enough, I'm usually the buddy that thought of everything ahead of time and brought along the right stuff. |
robert longfellow
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Username: Maxinout
Post Number: 28
Registered: 09-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 09:51 am: |
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I have found out the weakest link in a MAX4 is the main rear drive chains, they are only 52 links, I suggest you carry a spare O-ring chain for this. this chain could be put on in the field. I would also carry: I think this small list would apply to most machines, on Argos I would carry same parts but add brake rebuild kits with brake fluid too I bet others will add to this list too
Main Drive O-ring chain
Drive belt
Throttle cable
Throttle
Spark plugs
Robert Longfellow |
Ryan Singer
Member
Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 39
Registered: 07-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 01:52 pm: |
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You might want to carry tire sealer with a CO2 tire inflator . Ryan |
Peter Gunn
New member
Username: Peterg
Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 02:01 pm: |
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Thank you, Robert. That's the sort of advice-from-experience I'm looking for. Do I need to buy a specific chain?
Thanks, Ryan. I have a 12v compressor and will pick up some sealer. |
Bill Bellis
Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 49
Registered: 06-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 08:53 pm: |
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you might consider installing o-ring chains on the back right away and save the old chains for spares. dont forget the fire extinguisher. bullwinkle |
david berger
Senior Member
Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 542
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 07:20 am: |
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I tryed to talk recreativs into instaling Onstar systems but they dident take me seriously!
24~7 trailside asistance would be great! |
Ryan Singer
Member
Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 40
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 10:51 am: |
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That a good one, David, I will tell RI to sign me up |
Timothy Schotanus
Junior Member
Username: Mudbuster
Post Number: 16
Registered: 01-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 05:03 pm: |
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new to the market is a dashboard style gps unit that at the touch of a button sends your location to either your friends or 911. I think I saw it in a Cabellas, not sure. |
L.A. Philip Osborn
Advanced Member
Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 177
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 06:47 pm: |
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Great idea, you never know when one might get hurt
Phillip Osborn LA |
Peter Gunn
New member
Username: Peterg
Post Number: 7
Registered: 03-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 07:53 pm: |
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http://www.magazine.noaa.gov/stories/mag96.htm
You can buy a basic PLB (personal locator beacon) for $129 and a $99 per year basic service fee.
For another $7.95 per year you get helicopter extraction. (Make sure you read the fine print.)
There are rentals available:
http://www.plbrentals.com/
Not a bad idea for extended trips in tough terrain. |
L.A. Philip Osborn
Advanced Member
Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 180
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2009 - 01:01 pm: |
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I will check it out Many thnaks
Phillip Osborn LA |
Brad Dunn
Junior Member
Username: Lazerman
Post Number: 18
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 11:09 am: |
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Some machines will need their particular parts too. like my old Scrambler as I used to carry a brake bleeder for the steering Brad |
Peter Gunn
New member
Username: Peterg
Post Number: 8
Registered: 03-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 12:36 pm: |
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Thanks Brad. As a newcomer to aatvs that's the sort of thing I need to know. Does anyone have any Max IV specific recommendations?
Best fluid brands or types, grease, anything I need to know?
Is there anything on Richard's site I should have?
Thanks again,
Peter |
Jeff bar
Advanced Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 100
Registered: 03-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 09:59 am: |
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Do not forget basic first aid
Jeff Bar |
Ryan Singer
Member
Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 50
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 04:38 pm: |
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The first aid kit is a great idea, you never know what might happen Ryan |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 65
Registered: 06-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 09:27 pm: |
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thats true ryan. its also a good idea to replace your kits very 3 years or so. the last time i needed something from one of mine everything in it was pretty much useless due to age. bill |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 68
Registered: 06-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 10, 2009 - 11:46 am: |
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Something elese I now have in all my machines is a tub of the wet soapy baby wipe. they are great
Bill |
Jeff bar
Advanced Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 112
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 10, 2009 - 12:48 pm: |
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How many babies are you taking along? Ha Ha
Jeff Bar |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 81
Registered: 06-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:17 am: |
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you mean counting me? |
Brad Dunn
Member
Username: Lazerman
Post Number: 33
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 03:00 pm: |
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One counting me! Bryan |
Jeff bar
Advanced Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 135
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 01:02 pm: |
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I was just having fun with the baby thingy. Let get back to what we need to carry when we venture out into the great unknown
Jeff Bar |
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