Also, use a leaf blower to blow out behind and around your radiator, especially when bush hogging when very dry or seed heads are out. They can get hot quick in those situations.
One of the main reasons those fittings are no longer there is improper greasing. Yes there have been tremendous improvement for those parts, but that had to be done. So many folks simply slapped a gun on the fitting w/o precleaning. That action flushed grit into the joint and made a paste abrasive. Ugh. If you see someone using a grease gun w/o a rag in there hand they are doing it incorrectly.
I am not a big fan anymore. I have several implements that the locking grease adapter was to big to go in the recessed fitting. If it will not work on everything, something will go un greased.
Harbor Freight saves us money too. Good products at affordable prices. Also, make sure to torque the wheels on all four corners of the tractor periodically.
Tony, you might want add to grease the loader after every 8 hours of LOADER use. You may use the tractor for 8 hours without using the loader. In this case you wouldn't have to grease the loader at all. Some super newbies may not understand that.
Tony, a couple things i will add from my experiences growing up on a farm around tractors and heavy equipment, if you unhook a hydraulic coupler, like the loader or backhoe or whatever, wipe off and out the couplers and install their caps and plugs. Then wipe them again when you go to reconnect them. While greasing, look at the hydraulic cylinders around the seals and on the rods to make sure your not getting a tiny leak. Also a good idea to check your lug nuts/bolts periodically. Good idea to keep spare snap pins, hitch pins, and cotter pins in the tool box. If you use the drawbar a lot for pulling equipment, use the right size hitch pin for the right size hole. Drawbar hitch slop will wear the drawbar, the hitch pin and the equipment clevis. Also, blow out the radiator screen after every use.
Thank you for sharing! The facebook group is great as well. Some of the experienced folks on the facebook page need to heed your advice about "we all started new at some point" when a FNG is asking a "dumb" question.
It's like the Fram filter slogan went, "You can pay me a little now or a lot later." I don't own a tractor YET, but I know for a fact that major mistakes will cost MAJOR cash! Thanks Tony!
Tony, Thank you! I am an experienced tractor operator but as you so eloquently relayed to your viewers, it’s the things we take for granted that can bite us in the butt. It seems obvious but the portion where you reminded us all that we can get in and out of our cars with no need to inspect it closely. The fact that the tractor attacks the Earth and the torque required to do so, should hopefully light a bulb 💡 and help new users to take the 15 minutes and perform their pre work inspection and do the proper maintenance prevention to keep their equipment in top performance! Good work and thanks for not belittling the newbies. 😂. You are right, we all started new at some point. Great content.
Morning Chief. I’m more than normal snarky today. Sorry to point out what may be obvious. Due to getting Old and failing eyesight I sometimes put a paint mark on the socket itself. With hand tightening it is obvious if a fastener is under torqued. With the impact and perhaps a longer viewing distance I can not always tell if the fastener is loose as I don’t always see the socket rotation! With a highly visible mark on the socket I now know if I actually had a “loose” fastener. A duh moment for most, still useful on a couple sockets.
Don’t forget lug nuts blowing the radiator snd screen out 😁. One of my wheels came loose under fifty hours on my orange tractor. That’s been my only issue out of 500 hours though. Great video.
Personally, i like to wipe off any excess grease when im done that way dirt and seeds and stuff doesnt get stuck in the excess and make a mess. I also like to keep one of those small pocket flat head screwdrivers handy. I use that and shop towels to clean the gunk from around grease zerks.
Grandpa taught me to grease every time you leave the seat, and tighten bolts every-time you fuel. One of the cousins still has the tractor he had 60-years ago. As a hint, extensions on impact drivers will always decrease the amount of torque delivered to the fastener. The extension acts as a torsion spring and absorbs some of the impact pulse. that said, a set of the calibrated torque limiting extensions is really helpful to have around. You can use the right one for your fastener and not over torque them.
This new impact is super strong at 1400 pounds of torque. It can get what I need done in the field. I do my torquing when I bring the tractor in for service.
Tony I think you did a great job with the importance of maintaining the tractor.and it's very important to share with newbies.I would like to see a video of the importance of cleaning your tractor and attachments.again thank you for sharing your experience with everyone.and great job on the video.stay safe
Why i decided to subscribe, you have informative stuff, one way i try to keep my bolts tight, is by marking with a little paint as to where tight bolt was.and i can look to see if they have moved.
I go through many tubes of grease on my T25. My finish mower alone has 13 grease fittings. Many urbanites who come to the country and those who have not dealt with older vehicles really don't know about grease fittings. Ignore a proper grease routine at your own peril. Tractors are not the same as your 2020 Ford F-150.
Those grease zerks can be found online like Amazon if you know the size of your zerks. If not, walk into a farm supply store with the zerk to be matched up to find the size. From that point on, you can get a few more and keep as spares because you will need them!
Or just stop by you local napa or harbor freight store and get the metric zerk fitting assortment. I keep one along with a small 1/4" drive socket set in the tool bag with the grease gun.
Been greasing for years and always shoot grease until I hear or see grease. Now I found out they can have seals blow out. Always learning with equipment. I also have another problem with keeping my stabilizer bars tight this is a must. For me hard to get over this disease called stupid. Thanks your videos are entertaining and educational.
Great videos.. you might consider doing a video on torque areas.. bought new jd 4053r made the mistake not checking the wheel nuts. Guess what? Was using tractor around the property moving some fire wood and noticed a funny wobble on. the left side. Lost 5 of the 6 lug bolts. Tractor had 300hr. Lucky me I was moving slowly. Point is it is very important to check all bolt.. thx and I look forward to seeing you videos along with Brock from Rock hill farms..
I would include check the tires for nicks, cuts, tears and other kinds of damage. Including tread wear. Even though tractor tires are tough (some can have ratings as high as 12 ply) they can incur damage to the rubber. I've had tires split wide open after running over what I thought was a minor obstruction. And a minor cut can grow over time. Checking for cracking and dry rot is a must as well. Thanks again Tony for your advice and expertise! 😎👍
@@TonysTractorAdventure well your good at it. Well spoken. And it's fun to listen to you. I grew up around Tractors. But have not been around any in 3 decades. Took me all of 10 mins and it all came back. Since I bought mine. 2022 tym 264. I love it. But I want bigger lol. My next one will have a cab with heat and ac. Anyway good Job sir. Make the series.
Great video Tony!! I've drove big truck 38 years so very familiar with greasing things but I to had to learn. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls homestead
Tony great information! Hydraulic safety would be a good topic to cover. Also a good wash to help identify oil seal leaks at drive mechanisms and also check radiator fluid. Inspect battery for corrosion. How about a basic tool kit including torque wrench.
Thanks, Tony! I've operated someone else's equipment on again, off again, for years, and I got into watching you, Tim, and Neil Messick because I am finally in the market for a tractor for my own property. While this video was common sense/refresher for me, like you said, we all learned this at some time and were once total newbies ourselves. Your videos are great and you have a very down-to-earth style. Love your channel and keep up the great work!
@@TonysTractorAdventure I used to work in the world of heavy equipment and my deteriorating health took me away from the mechanical field I am now sucking the government tit for a living you know social security No offense to you It's just been retired is boring especially forced retirement
Hi Tony - Thanks for another video. Question. Why do people suggest to check the engine oil everyday on a tractor? It’s a closed system just like a car right? I park my subcompact on a concrete floor, which I look at every time I use mr tractor. I do check the oil levels often, but not everyday. Can you elaborate on your suggestion? Thank you.
People don't suggest checking your oil every day, the manufacturer recommends it. Tractors are romping through the woods, fields, extra. It would be easier to damage an oil line and not realize half your oil is gone.
@@TonysTractorAdventure just wondering because my backhoe on my RK25 has a lot of side to side and others have said to shim it in order to slow wear. 50 hours on tractor...maybe 15 on backhoe.
Thanks Tony. I am by no means a newbie to being around equivalent but this is still great info to share with any equipment, any brand owner. This info should also be used for not only your tractor but your implements as well. My Dad taught me early on the importance of grease and oil. If used properly, they can save you a lot of repair costs and downtime on your equipment.
