Brilliant pointer which I for one would surely have missed or ‘given a miss’! So much to learn from guys like you, with thanks and appreciation.
@ryanfair93543 жыл бұрын
Great tip - never thought to take the weight off!!! My pillow blocks and I thank you!
@alanswanson19523 жыл бұрын
Cardboard is great, but what I like even better is a old piece of carpet 3' x 6'. You can roll it up when you are done, and store it. You can find them all the time when people are replacing carpet
@pbgd33 жыл бұрын
I use commercial floor mats. Roll nice and heaven forbid you miss the oil pan it catches about a gallon
@markproulx14723 жыл бұрын
Great tip on taking the weight off the front axle!
@davehoward27912 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this video a couple of times but just realized I’ve missed an important point- I haven’t been raising my front end off the ground when greasing the front axle. I grease every 8-10 hrs religiously with polyurea grease but I see now I haven’t been doing this one fitting right. Going to get this one done correctly this weekend, thanks Mike! 👍
@bobgrier31033 жыл бұрын
I bought a Lube Shuttle from Mike and am I ever glad I did. I got the lever action pump handle one, to me a step up from the piston grip model. It is fantastic. It’s clean, easy to use, super easy to load and stores without mess, leaking etc. I highly recommend this product, especially for us older guys with back, shoulder etc problems.
@buildingourparadise26963 жыл бұрын
Great tip on the front axle pivot, I have done mine before but never with taking weight off. Will do that for now on. Thanks Mike.
@philswords639011 ай бұрын
I had a 1975 Massey 255 in the eighties. Had lost the Kingpin zerk and didn’t realize it was missing. Mid 80’s had to replace this kingpin. Part was not that expensive, but total cost of repair was about $1000. A good grease gun is a plus and likely aids in timely greasing the tractor. Good video.
@PopPunkPoser3 жыл бұрын
A must have is the Alemite Zerk-Mate Grease Fitting/Joint Cleaner. With older tractors this tool really helps clogged up zerks and joints. I've cleared 3 original zerks that would not accept any grease whatsoever with it on my 1977 MF 184-4. Sometimes a little heat with a blowtorch was needed but this thing really does a great job at freeing up all that old hardened grease.
@danwilliams48773 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mike. Will be looking for that zerk on my tractor asap. Cheers from Australia
@asphaltcowboy22833 жыл бұрын
Nice tip for the forgotten areas of maintenance
@rvdawg62312 жыл бұрын
Cardboard is the ultimate ez slide, multi/all surface, low profile creeper that doesn't roll when torquing a bolt, is disposal when soiled, and you get a free piece with every purchase. I've never seen a 4x8 piece of cardboard :) and just slide unfolded shipping boxes around where I need them, smaller pieces are easy to dispose of when soiled, and they can slide a drip pan out from under your vehicle with ease. I've used carboard since the 70's because I got tired of creepers rolling over my long hair lol. Bonus uses... prevents over spray when painting, makes patterns and cutouts, and is a great "disposable" drip pan.
@ritterjon3 жыл бұрын
💥 I just did a review of the lube shuttle grease gun. I’m very impressed with it. 😁👍 *Keep on tractoring!*
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Can you provide a link?
@watershedoverlook3 жыл бұрын
Great info Mike...another good lesson for this tractor rookie...thanks!
@donutman30893 жыл бұрын
Thank yo for this little tip!!! I was walking by the front end of my tractor the other day and just happened to see a zerk that I had never seen before, on the front axle. This must be what it is.
@tractortalkwithgary12713 жыл бұрын
That was super helpful Mikes. Thanks for sharing.
@randyelkins91233 жыл бұрын
Great tip. I have a Mahindra 1626 and that fitting is a bugger. Thanks
@JT657383 жыл бұрын
Good tip Mike. I never thought to take the weight off either!!!
@ellobo13262 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just dealt with this a couple weeks ago on my 2 year old LS with only around 180 hours on it. One of the zerks took grease and crackled. The other was impossible to get much into. I will try it with the weight off like you show. Thanks !
@hankfrankly72403 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Your dad and my dad must have went to the same school. My dad always used cardboard and so do I. My dad did is own maintenance on his vehicles until he was 80. I'm 74 so I got a few years to go.🤠
@dahltonguilbeau43542 жыл бұрын
I use those moving blankets from harbor freight to lay on. They're like $4-$5 when they're on sale.
@johnbarth6843 жыл бұрын
I thought I found all the grease points until I watched this video. Went and got my electric greaser, and the job is done. I had more trouble getting off the hydrostat filter than I did greasing those tough spots.
@ryanv37513 жыл бұрын
Good tip. I just hate the the U joint fittings. Nice to see you were finally able to get a hair cut! 😬
@houndsmanone45633 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Have a fine Friday.👍🏽🙂
@togo36243 жыл бұрын
Cardboard is also a great way to find fluid leaks.
@ABMFARM3 жыл бұрын
Good Video and Great tip about the weight. Should have shown the rest of the grease Zerks under there while you were at it...I.E. Clutch Pedal, Brake Pedal, 4wd Driveline & Driveline Shield, and possibly even the PTO engagement shaft (if mechanical) . Depends on your tractor make model there could be a few more or less.
@mattcanfield63843 жыл бұрын
Great tip taking the weight off thank you Mike keep up the great videos
@Bob-vb8lc3 жыл бұрын
Mike, thanks for the tips on greasing. I definitely appreciate it. Also, that Lube Shuttle works great; I have to get me one.
@samengler5393 жыл бұрын
Cool I didn’t know there was a grease zerk there I’ll do mine. Oh yea nice hair cut Mike. Good job Thanks
@fhuber75073 жыл бұрын
I was taught that you can't overgrease the pivot pins of a loader and similar bushings that have no seal. I put in 2 more squirts after you see fresh grease coming out.
@kevinashby37843 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have a new Kubota which is a lot different from my old 1948 Case VAO. M sure I’ve missed a couple of points. I’ll be sure to watch for them.
@clarkansas65903 жыл бұрын
Good job
@kevinashby37843 жыл бұрын
Good instructions Mike. Thanks
@johne93413 жыл бұрын
We are all saying the same thing, Great tip!
@roosthrower3 жыл бұрын
Handy tool that grease gun. Are the cartridges the same brand as grease gun, never seen threaded ends on grease cartridges in Australia. Good to know about the knuckle most times I don't to be honest, most people would be to lazy to get under there and think it will be rite. Even better Mike put a hose on it so it's easier and you don't have to get on the ground, but universal joints are under there as well I suppose so u have to get under there. I wonder if anyone will come up with a idea to grease universals easier such a pain. Some logging truck tyre inflators/deflators have a set up where they spin alot at a joint , maybe someone will come up with a idea one day and make life even easier, or a app on phone that will do it. Now I'm dreaming. Thanks Mike and keep the clean side of card board up.
@brucealvarez92633 жыл бұрын
Guess I need to check for that zerk!
@josephcantor4813 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Mike.
@westkjim3 жыл бұрын
Great video But in my opinion you left out 1 important detail. Im not a farmer but I've grease many industrial equipment. You didn't clean the zerk. In fact if you wipe off a zerk and look closely at the ball in the zerk there will be dirt or sand around the ball. So you need to do a though cleaning job. In industry i wiped down the area around the zerk removed the zerk and I installed a clean as new zerk injected clean grease. Then I replaced the zerk with a cap. If the zerk is absolutely clean then you dont need to go to the extra trouble. But I'll bet if you are only cleaning with a rag and not cleaning around the check ball you are injecting dirt into your bearing or journal. Just as well skip greasing it if you puting grit into your bearing.
@jamesmaddox14502 жыл бұрын
That's me too. I bet I spend more time cleaning off the zirk fittings before greasing than it takes me to actually grease. LOL
@foghorn133 жыл бұрын
You look good with your new haircut.
@d.a.ballou97403 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike.
@bruceingram34393 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always good info.
@terryl78743 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information!
@jankotze19593 жыл бұрын
Great tip, awesome video
@earlyriser89983 жыл бұрын
very nice tip
@alanross34353 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, great tip on greasing! I thought you used to use the lock n lube? I have had mine for years now, wouldn't be without it. Keep the videos coming bro!☮✌🏻️
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
I use safeLOCK on my hand pump grease gun, was too lazy in the video to take it off and put it on the electric one.
@larrymoore66403 жыл бұрын
You would think the dealer would remind you of those fittings.
@Flyfish3253 жыл бұрын
At 65 with bad hips I like a foam pad better when laying down, lol. Battery operated grease guns make life easier. I have 3 tractors and a skid steer.
@DLTJR19593 жыл бұрын
Agree. 1 hip replaced and 1 knee. I use foam pads to kneel on and sometimes knee pads too.
@andrewanderson14363 жыл бұрын
Cardboard or a moving blanket is what I use. Too handy.
@markchoate90213 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip, Mike. Of course, you had me at the cardboard on the ground. I have several sheets saved for just such purposes, ha. Hey, how do you break a zerk free that just will not take grease? I've tried everything.
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
Mark, you can Google "zerk cleaning tool" and you'll find some options. I've not had any experience with any of them to recommend one versus another. You may have to replace the zerk, and there are many different sizes being used right now. Here's the best video on the topic: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iL2WirWb0bfTkoU.html
@markchoate90213 жыл бұрын
@@TractorMike THanks Mike
@earlkozak6538 Жыл бұрын
Don't think my Massey GC1725M has a zerk there at all?
@Tommy-es4hp3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I'm a new tractor owner with an abundance of ignoranc...old Kubota won't hold its hydraulic pressure(bucket slowly descends). Any suggestions?
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
Hydraulic leak down can happen on any tractor, usually it means that a seal is starting to leak and the weight of the loader or bucket is pushing oil back through the system. If it's an external seal, there'll be oil in a puddle somewhere, an internal leak means the seal is just letting oil circulate back through the system. I have three videos for you to watch that will explain what's going on. First, I had the same problem a few years ago and this is what it looked like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7xhebdmyL3LimQ.html. Second, here's a video that show what's going on inside a hydraulic cylinder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNR9hKiJ39ORmZc.html, finally, here's a video showing the technician repairing the problem: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJ15ac5207rZmqM.html. After you've watched those I think you'll have an idea of what your situation is. If it's gradually leaking down while it's parked I probably wouldn't mess with getting it fixed, but if you're constantly having to adjust the joystick to keep it up in the air then it's time to get it fixed. I would never recommend fixing it yourself unless you have a lot of hydraulic experience, I wouldn't try it myself. Good luck!
@BG-vq9fd3 жыл бұрын
I just greased one of mine that doesn't have a loader. I think I'll jack on the frame and redo.
@MJADoingStuff3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike I checked my Kubota B2601 and I maybe blind because I can’t seem to find the zerk fittings for the front axle. Could it be sealed and not grease able?? Thanks for making the video I did not know about checking it before 😁👍
@rogerwright19022 жыл бұрын
Where do you find a grease tube with threads? I've never seen one!
@TractorMike2 жыл бұрын
Right here: asktractormike.com/products-for-sale/grease-guns-and-grease/. Great invention!
@GeoffPSU3 жыл бұрын
How come your tractor isn’t covered in mud and crud underneath like mine is?
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
The tall weeds seem to keep it clean.
@expatconn72423 жыл бұрын
I guess you never greased RG31 Buffalo A1 .. that fitting not that hard to get to .
@MyClutteredGarage3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to look for that axle zerk, Mike! How did you know when there was enough grease? As your viewer stated, it looks like it's sealed. I'm a weekend farmer too, but I think I want an electric grease gun! Thanks for the demo. -Ed
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
Ed, I listen for the crinkling sound when excess grease is expelling. I don't know if that's right or not, some areas that you have to grease, it's hard to see when the cavity is full and grease is coming out. I didn't show it in the video but one of my loader zerks didn't make any sound and I thought it was out of grease so I kept pumping. Ended up with a gob of grease the size of a walnut underneath the cylinder.
@zoidsfan772 жыл бұрын
Does your B2601 have grease fittings for the front axle? I don't remember seeing any on my B2401.
@randyneubauer41763 жыл бұрын
Just a question regarding greasing. I take a special effort to ensure that I keep up with greasing per the mfg recommendation. Problem is, I end up with grease all over the place. This is particularly true on the FEL. Your tractor always looks so clean even though you have regularly instructed to maintain the tractor with regular greasing. Do you just always cleanup excess grease post greasing? Am I over greasing? or am I just a messy greaser? Thanks, Randy in Canton, Ohio
@pbgd33 жыл бұрын
Get a bunch of cheap rags and once you are done greasing wipe off all the schmoo then get about a quart of diesel and wet a rag and clean it up nice.
@davidmiddleton84813 жыл бұрын
Mike, when you are greasing something with a sealed area for the grease, how do you know when to stop with the battery powered grease gun? I have a pneumatic one that I don't use because I can't tell by feel like a hand driven grease gun. Thanks, David
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
I can usually hear the crinkle sound of excess grease expelling and I know it's time to stop. Hard to tell on some of these systems because you can't see in there.
@mikepalucci13813 жыл бұрын
Cardboard adds a little cushioning on that concrete also. My JD #2305's manual makes no mention of such lube points in the maintenance section. Would that indicate that it does not have them?
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
That's possible. Might have sealed bearings. You can view every part on that tractor at Deere's parts lookup here: partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/. Wouldn't hurt to see what's inside.
@mikepalucci13813 жыл бұрын
@@TractorMike Thanks Mike!
@gquillz3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@jeffyoung4933 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, How can I get in touch with you? I want to order something from your store but need to know availability.
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
Jeff, best way is to shoot me an e-mail. It's mike@asktractormike.com. If you'll put your phone number in the e-mail I'll be glad to give you a call.
@billmauldin76654 ай бұрын
Big political signs are great to put on ground to lay on