bcarwell
Gold Member
I'm reading up in preparation for my first tractor purchase and developing a checklist of intended uses and features.
Assuming I then find a tractor meeting these criteria, any suggestions to a Noob as to the actual physical checking of the tractor ? I'm an ex-engineer but electrical, not mechanical, but capable of reading what "blow by" is and looking for it, etc., etc. although I'm sure there are certain things that require a practiced eye and judgment. But is there a FAQ, checklist, or descrption on how a non-tractor mechanic can best check a tractor so I don't forget anything ?
At least to the point where it would be worth hiring a mechanic for a final check (compression, etc., whatever...), as its not cost effective to be sending a mechanic out with me to every tractor I look at.
For example, I 've heard you always want a cold start. Where is there a list of tips like that and the other things to check beyond the normal checking a car (like how to check the PTO, the 3 point hitch, etc.) ?
Bob
Assuming I then find a tractor meeting these criteria, any suggestions to a Noob as to the actual physical checking of the tractor ? I'm an ex-engineer but electrical, not mechanical, but capable of reading what "blow by" is and looking for it, etc., etc. although I'm sure there are certain things that require a practiced eye and judgment. But is there a FAQ, checklist, or descrption on how a non-tractor mechanic can best check a tractor so I don't forget anything ?
At least to the point where it would be worth hiring a mechanic for a final check (compression, etc., whatever...), as its not cost effective to be sending a mechanic out with me to every tractor I look at.
For example, I 've heard you always want a cold start. Where is there a list of tips like that and the other things to check beyond the normal checking a car (like how to check the PTO, the 3 point hitch, etc.) ?
Bob