Noob questions

[hfdff]

Here's my Noob question. Is it a good idea to use the FEL to lift up the front end off the the ground to take the wheels off? Besides the obivous saftey issue the only thing I could think of was it would unwanted strain on the tractor frame and FEL arms.
Also, do I need to take the FEL off to jack up the tractor to take one of the tires off?

Thanks for the replies

 

[k0ua]

Here's my Noob question. Is it a good idea to use the FEL to lift up the front end off the the ground to take the wheels off? Besides the obivous saftey issue the only thing I could think of was it would unwanted strain on the tractor frame and FEL arms.
Also, do I need to take the FEL off to jack up the tractor to take one of the tires off?

Thanks for the replies

I have used a loader for years to jack up the front end of the tractor.. You can point the cutting edge of the loader bucket straight down for maximum lift. then put 2 jackstands under the axle on each side to secure the tractor. I would never put any part of your body in danger with a tractor held by the loader.

James K0UA

 

[TripleR]

I have used a loader for years to jack up the front end of the tractor.. You can point the cutting edge of the loader bucket straight down for maximum lift. then put 2 jackstands under the axle on each side to secure the tractor. I would never put any part of your body in danger with a tractor held by the loader.

James K0UA

Same here; won't hurt the tractor and is a lot quicker.

 

[jinman]

Yes, use the loader, but don't overlook putting jack stands under the axles before you remove a wheel or get under the tractor. Many/most of our tractor's FELs will bleed down slowly over time.

 

[TripleR]

Yes, use the loader, but don't overlook putting jack stands under the axles before you remove a wheel or get under the tractor. Many/most of our tractor's FELs will bleed down slowly over time.

Agreed, I usually lower mine to rest on the stands so if anything fails nothing gets broken or knocked loose.

 

[hfdff]

Thanks for the input. I did place jack stands also to be safe. thanks again.

 

[Ultradog MN]

While you have it off the ground on the loader grease the front end - kingpins, etc before setting it back down. Lets the grease get into the tight places better.