GREASE... every 10 HOURS?

[radioman]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice this! I've been considering finding some thinner #1 grease instead of the normal thicker #2 just for that dang pedal. Sometimes it returns so slow if I hop off the tractor quick the "no one on seat" switch kicks in killing the motor

you jump off still moving!? watch out for saftey police!!!!

on the serious side, Yeah I noticed this as well. I also tightened up the jam nut to provide more return tension on the spring to prevent this from happening. It took about 20 hours or so and two greasing with the lighter grease to work out the thicker stuff on that dang pedal. This coming spring, I think I am gonna take the floor pan off and see if I can take that linkage apart and clean.

 

[gravybones]

I would watch overgreasing because you have to wipe up everything because grease will collect grass, sand, grit, and other natural bits that will actually grind the parts more.

Just be careful.

 

[rdsaustintx]

Newer tractors generally have electronic hours meters and are based on how long the ignition switch it on.

Topic drift, but that's not very precisely stated. Most new tractors have RPM compensating hour meters. Last Bobcat I drove had one. Rented a big Ditchwitch rock saw last week and it had a compensating meter.

Just "low-end" tractors (like the BX) have a straight clock.

 

[daman1]

You can tell when a joint "needs" grease if it's dry or not,use the proper grease for the application and one don't need to grease as often.

 

[Tractor Factor]

Just "low-end" tractors (like the BX) have a straight clock.

Hey, I resemble that remark! :laughing:

Wish I had seen this thread on grease before I posted my recent questions and pix about grease.

 

[rjkobbeman]

I really appreciate everyones input!! I think I will continue with the every ten hour thing! Just have to buy more paper towels. As soon as the weather warms up a little more I plan on giving her the first pressure wash she ever had. This hopefully will get rid of excess grease and I will be able to start all over again.

Sorry to change to subject...


Wow, seeing your dolphins really brings back memories. One thing I really regret is not working on my ESWS and ASWS qualifications while I was stationed on the USS Nimitz.

 

[mustangsallysdad]

O.K. I know maintenance is very important and I am religous when it comes to maintenance. BUT...... my LA463 loader says to grease all the fittings every ten hours. I have no questions about what kind of grease to use , or how to do it, my question is........How do you know when you have actually put ten hours on the loader? I have 58 hours on the tractor now and have been greasing every ten. With 60 hours coming up I have gobs of grease all over the pins and pivot points. (You can't even lean against the arms without getting grease on you.) I use the loader a lot but not the whole time the engine is running. What do you guys do?

Simply put...I've never experienced a failure of any kind due to "overgreasing".

 

[Dargo]

Simply put...I've never experienced a failure of any kind due to "overgreasing".

I agree. However, I've seen more than plenty from not greasing enough.

 

[TripleR]

Well, I don't keep pouring fuel into my tank until it runs over just to make sure I have enough and I don't over grease just to be on the safe side, I use the proper amount, no more and no less.

 

[Jay4200]

O.K. I know maintenance is very important and I am religous when it comes to maintenance. BUT...... my LA463 loader says to grease all the fittings every ten hours. I have no questions about what kind of grease to use , or how to do it, my question is........How do you know when you have actually put ten hours on the loader? I have 58 hours on the tractor now and have been greasing every ten. With 60 hours coming up I have gobs of grease all over the pins and pivot points. (You can't even lean against the arms without getting grease on you.) I use the loader a lot but not the whole time the engine is running. What do you guys do?

I usually grease my whole machine whenever I start a new job, or just when I think of it and have nothing better to do. I keep my backhoe attached all the time, so between the tractor, backhoe, and bucket, there's roughly a thousand grease fittings to hit. I admit to being an overgreaser too - even though I try to keep the excess goop wiped up, all I have to do is think about standing next to my machine and I invariably find a blop of grease on my clothes somewhere. I hate when that happens.

JayC

 

[daman1]

I admit to being an overgreaser too - even all I have to do is think about standing next to my machine and I invariably find a blop of grease on my clothes somewhere. I hate when that happens.

So why not cut back on the greasing?

 

[Jay4200]

I would watch overgreasing because you have to wipe up everything because grease will collect grass, sand, grit, and other natural bits that will actually grind the parts more.

I disagree with this. While the grease that blobs out of the joint does collect crap, that crap is suspended in the grease outside the pin/bushing, and thus cannot enter the joint. I believe that with a 'clean' joint, dirt will still collect at the metal edges, and possibly be able to work it's way in. Worse yet, pin edges are typically beveled, making a nice groove to pack full of dirt, unless that groove is packed full of grease . Just IMHO, of course.

JayC

 

[Jay4200]

So why not cut back on the greasing?

Well, pins cost $50 each...

I don't know - probably the same reason I change the oil on my dirtbikes after every ride.

JayC

 

[American Pit Bull]

I really appreciate everyones input!! I think I will continue with the every ten hour thing! Just have to buy more paper towels.

Remember one thing.... Even if you grease every hour; you should not be wiping gobs of grease off of the linkages.

If you are, you are over-greasing (in regard to volume).

 

[teg]

Well, what it looks like what we got here.... Are the over greasers and those that don't overgrease...

It's been said before... Greasing is too cheap & easy to skimp on it ...and as far as I care, tractor are suppose to be greasy ...and dirty :thumbsup: If you have time to clean your tractor, swing on by... the back 4 needs cutting. :laughing: I wish it was the back 40 but atlas...

 

[daman1]

Well, what it looks like what we got here.... Are the over greasers and those that don't.

No there's people that over grease and people that grease when actually needed,i don't think anyone in this thread said "i don't grease" at least i don't see that statment....

 

[Grateful11]

I usually grease my whole machine whenever I start a new job, or just when I think of it and have nothing better to do. I keep my backhoe attached all the time, so between the tractor, backhoe, and bucket, there's roughly a thousand grease fittings to hit. I admit to being an overgreaser too - even though I try to keep the excess goop wiped up, all I have to do is think about standing next to my machine and I invariably find a blop of grease on my clothes somewhere. I hate when that happens.

JayC

That sounds like us. Even though our JD Round Baler says every 10 hours on
most points it only takes about 15 minutes to grease everything so we usually
grease everything before each baling session, which is usually 50-100 bales
each. There's a lot pressure on many of the joints on a Round Baler so just
enough to see it spurt out just a tad.

 

[daman1]

That sounds like us. Even though our JD Round Baler says every 10 hours on
most points it only takes about 15 minutes to grease everything so we usually
grease everything before each baling session, which is usually 50-100 bales
each. There's a lot pressure on many of the joints on a Round Baler so just
enough to see it spurt out just a tad.

A bailer is a different story yes i can see that it lives in a harsh environment continues hourly use in dust and dirt,but were/OP is talking fel different animal,most compact tractor owners don't use the loader enough at one time to justify greasing once a month.

 

[savageactor7]

If I'm using my loader for project I'll grease it daily. Grease it till you see or hear it escape...DONE.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Most of the time you only need one pump if greased regularly. It kinda easy to figure out when it's needed. Just like others, if you KNOW you plan to use the FEL that day and think its gonna be over an hour of use, grease it up. If you just washed it or came in from the rain,muddy areas, grease it up. Grease pushes the dirt and water out. After a major snowstorm, I grease it up. IMHO, no need to pump till all old grease comes out and have gobs all over, just pump enough to have grease pressure inside so when using the FEL, the new grease gets moved around. The old grease will work it self out anyways.

This works for me.