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Vintage Garden Tractor Maintenance

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In this video I take you along as I do some monthly maintenance on our hardest working garden tractors.
Tractors Featured in this video:
- Ingersoll 4118
- Ford LGT 145
- Cub Cadet 149
- Wheelhorse 312-8
Notes:
Goofs: The oil I used for the Ingersoll hydraulic system is 15w-40 not 20w-40.
The liquid on my shop floor is water. The ingersoll was out in the downpouring rain all night.
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This video has been edited for length and clarity. This video doesn't show every step involved during the maintenance process.
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@danielprivate7442 4 года назад

I'd like to add something...when changing your transfer case oil, the first step is to crack the fill bolt BEFORE you drain the case. Reason: if you drain the case first and then for whatever reason cannot get the fill bolt out, you are screwed. You've got an empty case and no way to fill it until you get that bolt extracted.

@paulg444 4 года назад

I just turn my tractor upside down and fill it through the drain plug, it is so easy !!

@imxploring 3 года назад

Great tip! Also helps to allow the the oil to drain better!

@jshilltopgarage9742 6 лет назад

After watching your video, 9 reasons to buy a used garden tractor, I started looking for a garden tractor. I would like to say thank you for the information. I bought a John Deere 212 garden tractor. Thank you again for the info.

@stephenowen1644 3 года назад

How did your John Deere 212 work out? I'm going to look at one Saturday. Trying to decide between the 212 or the Craftsman GT6000.

@jshilltopgarage9742 3 года назад

@@stephenowen1644 I ended up taking mine apart to restore but never have, as far as your deciding between the 212 or the Craftsman GT6000, I have a Sears Gt18 with a 3pt and I love it. Before I tore the 212 apart, I used it a little for some odd jobs and it did great. The main thing when buying an older garden tractor, and note that I am still learning, make sure you can get parts. The if the Craftsman has a Onan like my Sears, you might have a little trouble finding parts, and speaking from experience, unless you get after market parts, Onan engines can be somewhat costly to fix. So the best way to decide is to find out about available parts and go from there. Hope that this was helpful and Merry Christmas.

@DakGuy05 5 лет назад

Damn that 149 you set up is beautiful.

@dominique4822 6 лет назад

Salut Norman, ne jamais négliger l'entretien. C'est la clé pour maintenir son outils toujours en bon état. Encore merci pour ton professionnalisme qui fait notre passion 😉

@bartjuhhh6416 6 лет назад

Dominique he is american

@kayvonmansouri 5 лет назад

I have one more weekly maintenance tip to add. When I'm done mowing, I blow my driveway off. Then i thoroughly blow the mower off to get the grass off the deck and out of the cooling fins. You'll be amazed how much grass comes out.

@thomasreuben150 3 года назад

a tip : you can watch series on KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

@conradmaddox6275 3 года назад

@Thomas Reuben definitely, I have been using Kaldrostream for months myself :)

@malachiraymond485 3 года назад

@Thomas Reuben definitely, been using kaldroStream for months myself =)

@hunter7476 4 года назад

nice job daily maitinece is vital in smalle engines and utility vehicles thanks for sharing Norman

@pureblood3127 6 лет назад

Good to see the wheel horse in your line up 👍

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Mows beautifully!

@wheelhorseaddict884 2 года назад

I always used small engine oil that comes with zinc it's needed for the cams in the older small engines

@FromSteelToWood 6 лет назад

Very nice video! I really like the video you do! Thanks!

@jimquick1249 Год назад

Next time fill the transaxle to the rear fill hole = 3qts, I have 16 of the tractors and study and know their history. If you don't oil will not lubricate the axle bushings. Then take a 1"-hole saw and put a hole in the 3pt hitch over the fill plug and never have to remove the 3pt hitch for service of the transaxle oil ever again.

@MasteringTheModel 6 лет назад

Good job Norman, you just sold me a LocknLube!

@rydplrs71 6 лет назад

jonesmarc I have one, and it’s great, but keep a regular adapter on hand as they don’t fit everywhere. I couldn’t get my tractor u-joints with it.

@MasteringTheModel 6 лет назад

I was debating on whether to buy a new grease gun, or not, and you just made up my mind. Thank you RG.

@rydplrs71 6 лет назад

jonesmarc I’m cheap, but I bought the lock and lube adapter. It locks on, and then becomes a regular gun with a long hose. Two guns would simply mean I have 2 empty guns when most needed.

@Hans.Lavoie 6 лет назад

Belle job

@guyina4x499 6 лет назад

Hi Norman, looks like you been using the 149 TLB, how about an update on that? This was another great video, thanks

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Sure, I will do an update video a little later in the season.

@jankotze1959 6 лет назад

Very nice video,

@dieselking6812 4 года назад

I’m gonna change both hydro fluids on my case 644 when i brings my case to my house from my brothers up north

@morganjones3980 4 года назад

I used diesel oil and my trakter love it

@kylemccann5584 6 лет назад

Very useful video, I didn't know to change my tyranny fluid. Could u possibly make a video on how to properly store a garden tractor over the winter season?

@Airborne-tb9hz 6 лет назад

Hello Norman, you might think about adding a wash job to your maintenance routine.

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

I wash and wax tractors about twice a year. The working tractors though are worked so hard, washing is futile. I brush them off often, but they go right back out there managing our animals and property.

@nicholaswinbigler260 6 лет назад

In reference to your air filter. You don’t need to change them as often as you think. Air filters filter better when they are dirty, and it’s best to change them when the filter fails. For example on big trucks they have vacuum gauges that tell you when it’s time to change it

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Dirty filter equals over rich fuel mixture. This will reduce the efficiency of a carbureted air cool engine and reduce overall engine life. When it comes to these tractors change em often! I get tractors at the end of their life before I restore them and they always have dirty filters, and over rich spark plug tips and have all bitten the dust.

@PC-uz1pv 5 лет назад

Norman, I have a 68 ford 120. Its awesome and runs great. Came with a tiller and snow plow. Tiller works great and tractor drives great. Now with winter coming trying to figure out how to hook up the snowblower. Everything seems right except the tension pulley. It's just hanging loose not doing anything so the belt is super lose and and obviously doesnt work. Any thoughts, pictures, guides, suggestions would be much appreciated. Awesome channel

@Isavetractors 5 лет назад

I'm not sure how the snowblower on the 120 is set up. Email us a photo and I can check it out.

@PhatboyHD88 6 лет назад

Dam Norman that engine is mighty dirty ,,, surprised to see it on that condition.. you are always so meticulous oh and you are missing a very important cooling part and that’s the rubber seal that goes around the oil filter unless I missed you taking it off ,,

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

These are our daily working tractors. Dirty is where they live.

@RustyZipper 6 лет назад

Nice maintenance Tutorial!

@gta5xpert519 6 лет назад

You should restore a craftsman

@dalelutter9431 4 года назад

Hi Noman, Do you used air cleaner pre air filter for the air filter ?

@carterseib223 4 года назад

How many times do you change the air filters

@rydplrs71 6 лет назад

Overall great video. I have a couple comments that hopefully don’t sound critical, they aren’t meant to be. Your Onan is missing the oil filter gasket. Since your not mowing it probably doesn’t matter, but it is crucial if you run hard and hot. For filling the gear oil, can you just use the level hole to fill? One of my tractors requires pulling the fenders to get at the fill hole, the level hole doesn’t so I just use that. On your mower blades, you forgot to blunt them a bit. This improves blade life immensely without hurting the cut. Oregon and John Deere recommend it. I don’t know if others do or not. You did great with the flap disk and not getting too hot. There was no bluing seen so the temper was retained.

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Thanks for the reminder. That gasket has been missing since before I got it about 3 years ago. No signs of excessive heat on that head. I did just buy the last 3 I could find though. 2 for me and 1 will go to prototyping for our own brand of them. I do get a lot of people asking for them and I forget to do anything about it. About the blades I'm not sure if blunting is the correct term. But it is standard to do a pass on the underside of the blade to remove any burs from the primary grinding. I did that I just didn't include the shot. Regarding the oil fill. Sure if you have access to the level port. Put oil in there until it dumps back out. That's how IH does it too.

@rydplrs71 6 лет назад

isavetractors as far as I know Cummins still has that gasket new. Forum members regularly get them. As for blunting I mean exactly that. Putting a square face in place of the sharp edge you just made. 1/32”-1/16” of flat cutting surface. The science as I understand it is you remove what might fold over from a stick or small stone. Because if it folds over it becomes a large flat surface until it breaks off, and the plane of the break gives a serrated grass tearing spot.

@rydplrs71 6 лет назад

From Oregon, the maker of gator blades. “Mower blades should be aggressively sharp, but not as sharp as a razor’s edge. You should be able to touch the blade with your hand without getting cut. Contrary to popular belief, a lawn mower blade with a razor sharp edge will not cut grass better. In fact, an edge that is that sharp has the tendency to roll over, which can cause blades to get nicked and chipped. Additionally, lawn mower blades that are too sharp get duller, faster resulting in the need to sharpen more frequently and a shorter blade life.”

@derekheavner4472 2 года назад

Can you use diesel 30w oil in small engines or will that cause issues?

@DavidRobinson-mx6cl 4 года назад

What does terminals D and C stand for on a simplicity 3112v mean ?

@carterseib223 4 года назад

Do you have to do this every time you work it ? Thanks

@tonysantana1493 6 лет назад

Great video wish I had a mower that used hydraulics so I would have power steering. I currently have a 1990 Sears Craftsman with an 18 horse Kohler motor how often should I change the air filter

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

If you use it like we do, every other week. If you're a normal user once or twice a year

@tonysantana1493 6 лет назад

isavetractors Thank you

@jamespeale495 5 лет назад

Hi I have a problem of a mitsubishi 1 cyc diesel R1500 around 1970 the starter was removed 2 owners ago and finding a new one is hard to say the least do you know of a way to get a starter for a mitsubishi ??? Any help is appreciated

@brianphilbrook5262 6 лет назад

Nice machines!! I like that grease gun that’s a good idea. Which machine is your favorite?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Oh I dont know. I like them all! Some are better than others at certain tasks. I use the Ford LGT the most. About 2 hours a day every day!

@servihomestead4324 4 года назад

@@Isavetractors Cool machines. Wow, that's a lot of tractorin'!

@sammydionne5164 6 лет назад

Hey Norman, I was wondering how often I should change the oil in the rear hydrostatic transmission of my Cub Cadet 1450? And great video !

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

IH recommends replacing the transmission filter every 100 hours and topping off the oil when you do that.

@sammydionne5164 6 лет назад

isavetractors Ok thanks a lot

@carterseib223 4 года назад

Oh and can this work on a Ford 120 tractor?

@Lawnmowerman02346 6 лет назад

You should really use foam prefilters quick to clean and extends filter cartridge life.

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

I prefer not to use them. In our environment, they clog too quickly and slow us down, considering how much we work our machines here.

@wilkersonsmowershop8379 6 лет назад

Nice fleet Norman. How about that onan do you have parts for those?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Not tons yet but will have more as we approach 2019. Right now I just have a carburetor for the P series engines. We plan on doing pistons, rods, valves etc when we finish our Kohler k532 kits

@leonp333 5 лет назад

After you add engine oil to the normal limit then start the engine and run it 2 minutes, turn it off then add more oil, u will need to :)

@leonp333 5 лет назад

@Nimbus Nimbus the oil will flow through hoses and others, i always have to add some little extra

@POLOLOUS3 6 лет назад

Do you have any Bolens tractors? If so or not any plans? Models?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Yes I have a 1886. I will be restoring it in the future

@phishy6916 6 лет назад

Hey Norman what's going on with your 4041?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

I am doing a 4040 for the next project, and the 4041 will be restored/FEL built, etc next year. I am waiting for us to have more Onan parts to offer before we do more videos of them.

@bartjuhhh6416 6 лет назад

9:07 norman, is that your wheel horse in the background that you picked up a couple of months ago?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Yes, that's a wheel horse 312-8 that I picked up maybe 2 weeks ago.

@bartjuhhh6416 6 лет назад

isavetractors Nice is it rusty?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

A little, but in great shape overall

@littleblue4x4 5 лет назад

Do you run lighter oil in your winter machines? Say 10-30 or synthetic for easier starting in the cold?

@Isavetractors 5 лет назад

Yes in the winter I use 10w30

@DavidRobinson-mx6cl 4 года назад

Where do you get your tractor tires for lawnmowers ?

@Isavetractors 4 года назад

millertire.com

@bigjwarlok8538 6 лет назад

Hi Norman, I did not see prefilters on any of your air filters. Do you not use prefilters at all, or just particular ones?

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

I dont use them

@bigjwarlok8538 6 лет назад

Any particular reason? Ive heard many people say that will "dust" an engine. I'm curious, you know more than me.

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

A pre filter just extends the life of the paper filter. I work our machines so hard I'd have to be cleaning a prefilter all the time. I just change out the filters depending on the jobs the machines have been doing. For people who use their machines once a week it's not an issue. But we runs ours daily.

@bigjwarlok8538 6 лет назад

Got ya! Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it! I run pre filters, but I do not run mine nearly often as you do.

@redrunacresllc1621 5 лет назад

I see that you only use the inline paper fuel filter of the wheel horse and none of the others is the a particular reason? I use the inline paper ones on all my tractors.

@Isavetractors 5 лет назад

The inline paper ones are only for the engines with the fuel pumps. The others are gravity fed and can slow down the fuel flow.

@paulg444 4 года назад

Wait, you are in Maine, why in the world would you be using straight SAE30.. shouldnt you be using 0w30 or 5w30?

@Isavetractors 4 года назад

Its not the artic here

@robk2670 5 лет назад

You say "any api oil" but the current SN oil has 800 ppm or less zinc. SJ has 1000 to 1400 ppm of zinc. They are cutting zinc in newer oils to help with emissions. Zinc, a soft metal, is used for anti wear between moving sufaces. The synthetic blends lawn mower manufacturers are putting out contain zinc, too. I'm no expert by any means, but I think cutting the anti wear properties of an oil defeats it's purpose.

@joshuaaldrich1540 4 года назад

How many hours r u putting on these machines a year?

@Isavetractors 4 года назад

Alot. We use them daily 365.

@2naturesownplace 6 лет назад

motor oil in the drive drain???

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

Yes, Case, Colt and Ingersoll Tractors use motor oil in their drive train.

@rydplrs71 6 лет назад

Add ariens gt. They use 5w30 in the sunstrand hydro. Also tufftorq recommends 5w50 in their hydros, but it depends on the tractor manufacturers if it’s has power steering or lift.

@TheSlow78 4 года назад

Notice you say 20w but the bottle says 15w does it matter

@Isavetractors 4 года назад

Yea oil doesn't come in 20W anymore. The 15W-XX is an appropriate substitute.

@jackolson6479 6 лет назад

Norman I am 12 and I am thinking of restoring a sears suburban 12 for $250, I was wondering if It is a good deal let me know

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

If it still gives spark, that it would be a good tractor. If it doesn't spark, I would suggest passing on it, as the solid state ignition module on the Tecumseh Engines are hard to find, and we don't support it as much.

@jackolson6479 6 лет назад

It has a craftsman (probably a briggs engine) and he says it runs pretty good

@Isavetractors 6 лет назад

It's a Tecumseh HH120 engine in your sears

@jackolson6479 6 лет назад

Oh okay, it also has a deck on it but I think I will get rid of the deck and put a snow plow on it and sand it, prime it, paint it and sell as a package