So whats going on , Is that Solar, did he run it out of fuel.

Quote from: Solars Toy on July 09, 2022, 09:27:51 AMHow to put out a small fire on your loader.....   

https://rumble.com/embed/v191eav/?pub=14ql2a

The wife just had to post this.
I just came up from the creek, quite a climb for a 25 ton loader and it was running fine, but the exhaust manifold was hotter than Hell.
Well, I kept seeing smoke blowing out the front and realized it wasn't oil or diesel, so I stopped, looked on the left and saw a bunch of twigs and leaves smoking, so I crossed over to the other and used the only water available.

Mine, so I hosed it down, put out the coals. To be honest, I was slightly panicked because I left the fire extinguisher at the top when I was cleaning it out, so I was relieved to see it wasn't really bad, just a bunch of twigs and leaves.

I'd had it do this in the past and the fire had dropped below the engine where a lot of oil soaked sticks, leaves and God knows what else is down there, and no, there's really no way to clean it out without removing 1000+ lb plates to access it.

Ya do, what ya gotta do.   

I did wonder how close the california fires where to you. Glad to see you didn't start one.

Quote from: Rick on July 09, 2022, 12:31:13 PMI did wonder how close the california fires where to you. Glad to see you didn't start one.

       
That's why I pulled up to where I did, no trees above.

Luckily, the fires are about 10 miles to the South West, and the Yosemite fire is another ten+ beyond that.
Also, they are at a much lower elevation and would have to cross several rivers.

But we're not out of the woods so to speak, as of yet, there are still a lot of stupid waiting to happen.

There is that.

https://rumble.com/embed/v199ggz/?pub=14ql2a

Can't tell if it is a Linx or a Bobcat.

What's the difference. This does not look like it has much of a tail.

Quote from: Rick on July 11, 2022, 09:36:47 AMWhat's the difference. This does not look like it has much of a tail.

It has to do with the ears.   Toy

Linx

Bobcat

Quote from: Rick on July 11, 2022, 09:36:47 AMWhat's the difference. This does not look like it has much of a tail.

If you click through to Rumble, you can adjust the resolution from 480 to 1080 and it is much clearer.
I'm pretty sure it's a Bobcat.
Definitely one of the bigger Bobcats we've seen in a long time.

I thought the tail was the defining feature, you know "bob tail".

Quote from: Rick on July 11, 2022, 12:15:36 PMI thought the tail was the defining feature, you know "bob tail".

I'm pretty sure this is what took our cat, Hi. He never stood a chance.

Just a man and his dog...

https://rumble.com/embed/v1b2bfv/?pub=14ql2a

That's Diesel, my buddy. And me, the guy who needs a haircut bad, but unfortunately the local barber retired the day before I was going in.
Welcome to rural life.

Cute pup.

Maybe get one of those do it yourself clippers.

Quote from: Rick on July 26, 2022, 12:48:44 PMCute pup.

Maybe get one of those do it yourself clippers.

     
I bought a Flobee, liked it fine, but my hair burned it up.