Yeah, it made some horrific racket, even this half deaf guy thought was loud. The kids were back at the house, and I was on the end of the driveway, some 360 ft. away, and they all heard it let go.
The tunnel has a bend in it. Can't even begin to imagine if that weren't there.
It happened/let go so fast. Snubbed the tractor on the spot Johnny...
I wasn't cutting grass, was pulling my roller packing fresh ground we seeded down with grass, so wasn't WOT. Prolly, could have been worst.
This style (first picture) is what came loose, likely cause it was used a time or three. It's called a Two-way reversible lock nut. And the second picture is what I "always" use. Prevailing torque lock nut.
Thanks for the "glad you weren't hurt" wishes. I would add, never under any circumstances should anyone think about operating one of these machines, even for "just a second" without that tunnel cover on. I saw, and felt first hand, and it wouldn't be good.
