Up coming season

Hillsborough County’s ( That is Tampa , Florida) solid waste department began tracking an uptick in garbage fires in 2023, when seven trucks erupted in flames and burned to a crisp. The next year, that number climbed to 10 fires. And last year, 13 trucks went up in thick, chemical smoke. In almost every case fire marshals have investigated, one tiny culprit was to blame: rechargeable batteries. They’re found in phones and laptops, lawnmowers and cars, disposable vapes and toothbrushes — even birthday cards that sing. When drivers suspect they’re carrying a “hot load,” they have to move quickly to find an unpopulated spot where they can dump the smoldering heap. Sometimes it’s a parking lot. Other times, it’s the side of the highway. In a best-case scenario, the trash is dumped before flames consume the truck. Hillsborough does not own a fleet of garbage collection trucks and instead contracts out to three companies, according to the county. Trucks can cost businesses up to $500,000 each. Across Florida, 80% of garbage truck fires are started by rechargeable batteries, said Keyna Cory, a lobbyist for the National Waste and Recycling Association’s state chapter. Cory said the total number of garbage truck fires across the state is unknown, but she said one company alone had more than 170 last year.

Great morning QC !! Ride day today !!

You know I never thought much about it for Foreman or Mr Always Ready.. Geico insures my Sand Rail...liability. Good point.

Trial & Error on what works

View File 2024-2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Service Manual 2024-2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 – Official Service Manual Resource What's Covered: This service manual covers complete OEM factory procedures for the following models: Polaris Ranger XD 1500 (2024–2025) Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Crew (2024–2025) Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar / Premium / Trail Boss variants (where applicable) Manual Contents Include: Engine service & specifications (ProStar 1500 Flex-Fuel engine) Fuel system diagnostics & EFI troubleshooting Drivetrain, transmission, and AWD/4WD service procedures Electrical system schematics & wiring diagrams Suspension, steering, and brake system specs Clutch adjustment, belt service, and CVT procedures Ride Command infotainment system & digital cluster diagnostics Torque specs, fluid capacities, and maintenance schedules Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and service tool usage Towing & payload system specifications (2,500 lb tow / 1,500 lb payload) Intended Audience: This resource is for owners, farm & ranch operators, fleet maintainers, and professional technicians working on the 2024–2025 Ranger XD 1500 platform. Whether you're performing routine fluid services, chasing an electrical fault, or overhauling the drivetrain on a high-hour work machine, this manual provides the factory-spec procedures to get it done correctly the first time. Submitter flyinbrian365 Submitted 06/04/2026 Category Polaris UTV  

View File 2018-2019 Polaris Sportsman 850/1000 Service Manual 2018-2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 / 1000 – Official Service Manual Resource 📌 This thread is dedicated to the factory service manual for the 2018 and 2019 model year Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 ATVs. What's Covered: This service manual covers complete OEM factory procedures for the following models: Polaris Sportsman 850 (2018–2019) Polaris Sportsman 1000 (2018–2019) Polaris Sportsman 1000 XE / Trail / High Lifter / Touring variants (where applicable) Manual Contents Include: Engine service & specifications (ProStar 850 & 1000 single-cylinder EFI engines) Fuel system diagnostics & EFI troubleshooting Drivetrain, transmission, and AWD service procedures Electrical system schematics & wiring diagrams Suspension, steering, and brake system specs Clutch adjustment, belt service, and CVT procedures Torque specs, fluid capacities, and maintenance schedules Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and service tool usage Intended Audience: This resource is for owners, shade-tree mechanics, and professional technicians working on 2018–2019 Sportsman 850/1000 platforms. Whether you're doing routine maintenance, diagnosing a fault code, or tackling a full engine rebuild, this manual has the factory-spec procedures to get it done right. Submitter flyinbrian365 Submitted 06/04/2026 Category Polaris ATV  

The wood-tar variety has been used for meat preservation, ship treatment, and such medical purposes as an anaesthetic, antiseptic, astringent. Go Figure...how did these old people know?

Never heard of that before, but I imagine soot has antibacterial properties.

Clean working area....impressive.

Grandpa's Brother cut the tip of his thumb off. Grandpa said his mother cleaned it up but it was bleeding bad. His mom, he always called her Mother, reach up inside the fireplace and came back with a hand full of black soot. She clasp it over the boys thumb and held it tight for a few minutes. Grandpa said when she took her hand away there was only a tiny drop of blood on his black thumb.