NoTrespassing
Elite Member
Hey All,
I was wondering whether or not you start your diesel tractor as maintenance and if so, how often and how long do you run it?
I've had my tractor for over eleven years and average less than 25 hours of use per year. I think it had just over 400 hours on it when I bought it and I still haven't hit 700 hours yet. I store my tractor in an unheated shed with a dirt floor that isn't always dry.
My thinking is that I should probably be starting it at least once every two weeks and allowing it to get up to operating temperature. I have to admit, I don't always do that and sometimes it may sit for a month without being started.
What is your opinion?
Kevin
I was wondering whether or not you start your diesel tractor as maintenance and if so, how often and how long do you run it?
I've had my tractor for over eleven years and average less than 25 hours of use per year. I think it had just over 400 hours on it when I bought it and I still haven't hit 700 hours yet. I store my tractor in an unheated shed with a dirt floor that isn't always dry.
My thinking is that I should probably be starting it at least once every two weeks and allowing it to get up to operating temperature. I have to admit, I don't always do that and sometimes it may sit for a month without being started.
What is your opinion?
Kevin