New Tractor Owner Must Watch!

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Жыл бұрын

As an old tractor guy, I forget what it is like to be a new first-time tractor owner. I assume everyone knows, and that is just not fair. I didn't always know, and I learned from a family of farmers. I also learned by making mistakes along the way. After seeing a bunch of posts on Facebook about operator causes failures, I thought I would do a step by step how to easily prevent damage to your tractor. I hope this helps. If you have any other ideas, please leave them in the comment section.
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@charlesbowers2358 Жыл бұрын

Clean the radiator screen when you grease the machine. Have a Great Day!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Great Subject for a video.

@XavierQuintero-qw9vg 2 ай бұрын

I’m one of those I have 5 acres and know nothing about tractor maintenance. Your very basic information is very much appreciated! Thank you

@TonysTractorAdventure 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@henrymorgan3982 Жыл бұрын

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!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend.

@HamiltonvilleFarm Жыл бұрын

I like the paint stripe across the bolt head technique 😊

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea

@seacliffmusic9777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m that guy and this info is very helpful to know BEFORE making a mess!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jonmac3569 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Great Subject for a video.

@wheelloader8176 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tony. Grease is cheaper than parts.

@stanleyconrad4234 Жыл бұрын

Chief I failed to thank you for the post. Great stuff and one of my many peeves. Please keep informing.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. We have a few more planned.

@bhall7997 Жыл бұрын

I got my grease gun training 45 years ago working on ford pickup ... tie rods , steering knuckle and drive shaft greasing days are long gone.

@stanleyconrad4234 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Homesteader455 Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome, I greatly appreciate all of your videos

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Moselli56 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel and what a fantastic video! Explained in detail and then actually showed what to do. Thanks so much!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@terrymangum7635 Жыл бұрын

Good information and reminder for even older tractor owner Tony. Enjoyed.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@markd2858 Жыл бұрын

Good info Tony, good reminder if already known and good advice for new people.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ovritphew9675 Жыл бұрын

Tony, great info. Thanks

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RockhillfarmYT Жыл бұрын

Great video

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I thought it needed to be said.

@RichardLisboa Жыл бұрын

Your videos is always very valuable ... Love your channel and it's have been a guide for me on a RK 25 thanks for all the content ...

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@stanleyconrad4234 Жыл бұрын

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.

@nunyobizkneez Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I try to nip the bad ones, but it is hard to catch them all.

@joerodrigues3816 Жыл бұрын

Yes great you are back nice to see you again mate hope you are all doing well mate Joe.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@richardbritton5280 Жыл бұрын

Great information Tony 👍 🏆🏆👴

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@steveking1053 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I think I am going to start a series for new tractor owners.

@mikerequa820 Жыл бұрын

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

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. God Bless

@MrJBARRON Жыл бұрын

What a great video tutorial. Thanks Tony. I'm going to be a new tractor owner hopefully in a couple days and I didn't know any of this stuff.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@scottlabay4903 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have got great feedback on making other videos like this.

@janhaslett2328 8 ай бұрын

Love your videos.

@TonysTractorAdventure 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ktrezise1 7 ай бұрын

Just bought first tractor this year, thanks so much Tony, for the detailed info. (BTW thanks for your service sir)

@TonysTractorAdventure 7 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@donwilliams169 Жыл бұрын

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

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am a big time cleaner. I am taking my tractor to the car wash tomorrow. It is easier to see what is leaking and broken.

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@BradMyers Жыл бұрын

For those with a cab, don't forget to clean your cab air filter at least one a year and more so if you are in a dusty environment.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Great feedback. Thank you

@matthewsims359 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Grease it now or replace it often!

@terryhelms1578 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

A good system, but it doesn't always work for bolt stretch.

@redneckrebel6246 Жыл бұрын

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.

@007briles Жыл бұрын

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..

@tractortyme Жыл бұрын

Good points Tony, see all too much people go brand bashing when it is really user error.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Most tractor failures are user error. Most small tractor buyers are first time tractor owners.

@seansysig Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Another good video.

@keadog1838 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. I use Qtips to clean around the zirks before greasing. Also like the LockNLube style lock on connector to attach to the zirk. Easy off.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I have run into the quick connect being too big around to go in some pin counter sunk holes. For me, it is more important to work every time.

@rodneybass7615 Жыл бұрын

Nice video good info.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@davida.p.9911 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

That is a good one! I have seen tire split on metal while pushing a load.

@pawsnazzy01 Жыл бұрын

I might of missed it but I don't think that I seen a Locking Grease Gun Coupler, they work very well.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

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.

@20mcarroll02 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I think I will use your comment to make a video soon. Good Info

@garymeyer3294 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I was working on the assumption the owner had some common sense. Still, it is better to grease too much.

@happity Жыл бұрын

"newbie" here, and I immediately understood that 😄

@randallthomas5207 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

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.

@shanebiggers8437 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Great Tips

@kdegraa Жыл бұрын

The dealer I bought my tractor off marked the position of wheel bolts with a silver pen. So it’s easier to see if bolts are loosening.

@martyh299 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@RealJeep Жыл бұрын

Harbor (China) Freight makes junk tools. Spend a little extra and get a well made tool.

@robertwinton2649 Жыл бұрын

I love this video

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It came from the heart

@robertwinton2649 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@hermayneMUNSTER Жыл бұрын

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!

@20mcarroll02 Жыл бұрын

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.

@hermayneMUNSTER Жыл бұрын

@@20mcarroll02 very true! Always good to have spares. Having a machine go down and losing days for a part that's a few bucks is silly.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@timmygun1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. 👌 everybody that is new. Shouldn't be. After watching your video.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tim. I think I am going to make a series like this.

@timmygun1 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@20mcarroll02 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@DonnieDarko727 Жыл бұрын

Drink every time he says loader bolts

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Very Helpful. Drink every time Donnie says something **** 😂

@stanleyconrad4234 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure I

@adamm2716 Жыл бұрын

i had been greasing every 10 hrs but i wasn't wiping my zerks so i learnt that i need to be doing that

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@MrPabco Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

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.

@RealJeep Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Well said. Grease it or replace it often!

@garymixson687 Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend shims for the side to side slop where that grease comes out.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I never seen it done on small tractors.

@garymixson687 Жыл бұрын

@@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.