Hi my name is Hammick and I'm an over-greaser

[GeneV]

Every 10 hours of tractor/loader run-time or so:

1) carry a rag as you go and wipe each zerk before you grease.
2) pump until you see some movement or old grease starting to push out
3) never clean your tractor, it doesn't mind being greasy. You can just wipe off any high contact areas as needed. If you have huge globs falling onto the ground, you pumped too much lol.

I'm down with all this, and also the cleaning part. I hear people power washing them, personally I don't think that's a great idea at all. I imagine the only time I'm ever gonna power wash mine is if/when it's time to sell it and I need it looking pretty.

 

[fried1765]

I'm down with all this, and also the cleaning part. I hear people power washing them, personally I don't think that's a great idea at all. I imagine the only time I'm ever gonna power wash mine is if/when it's time to sell it and I need it looking pretty.

I am not a frequent tractor washer.
That said: when I do wash I use 200 degree HOT water, at 1,000 psi.max.
Cold water, no matter what the pressure, just blows the grease around.

 

[Purple Collar Life]

Great points. I always try to avoid spraying anywhere that I wouldn't want water. From the deck to the loader - I just worry about messing something up with water.

 

[deezler]

I am not a frequent tractor washer.
That said: when I do wash I use 200 degree HOT water, at 1,000 psi.max.
Cold water, no matter what the pressure, just blows the grease around.

Even so, don't you just end up with a greasy mess on the ground afterwards? Do you wash it over gravel?

 

[GeneV]

Guys, if you want 'em clean lookin, here's a pointer I picked up when I had motorcycles. I'd spray WD-40 on, wipe away dirt and grease with paper towels. Fenders, frame, wheels, tank, whatever. It works awesome, try it. Leaves a nice sheen, too.

WD-40 is really great stuff. Hands filthy/greasy? Before washing with soap, spray the 40 on your hands, wipe away with a paper towel. You're welcome! :dance1:

 

[rew1953]

Even so, don't you just end up with a greasy mess on the ground afterwards? Do you wash it over gravel?

Whenever possible I try to wash to off in the neighbors driveway. Problem solved.

 

[orezok]

Thing is, not many fellas will ever change a position once they take one. Think Fonzie from happy days. "I was wr...wr.. wro.. wron...."
Very very few will change their mind. Or ever take a "well, I will give it a look" or have an open mind. No, it is always "I am right, I said I was right, my mind is made up and nothing on this earth will ever change that." this is just the way most guys (not all) roll.

Yeah, I thought I made a mistake once... but I was wrong

 

[k0ua]

Yeah, I thought I made a mistake once... but I was wrong

Yep, thats it!. How many guys on here will say, "you know I was wrong to say that or act that way".... very very few. Most guys are pretty "muleheaded". Once they set their hooves in the ground and dig in, that's it. End of discussion. I ain't ever changing my mind, No sir! I don't want to appear weak or foolish or a bad decision maker.. noooo way!.

Smart people change their mind all the time. Especially when presented with new facts and new experiences.

 

[fried1765]

Even so, don't you just end up with a greasy mess on the ground afterwards? Do you wash it over gravel?

I wash over a sandy grassed area that I don't plan to walk or drive through, for at least several weeks

 

[deezler]

Guys, if you want 'em clean lookin, here's a pointer I picked up when I had motorcycles. I'd spray WD-40 on, wipe away dirt and grease with paper towels. Fenders, frame, wheels, tank, whatever. It works awesome, try it. Leaves a nice sheen, too.

WD-40 is really great stuff. Hands filthy/greasy? Before washing with soap, spray the 40 on your hands, wipe away with a paper towel. You're welcome! :dance1:

Eeeisch. I love WD40 too, works great in so many unexpected ways. But it might be wise to consider and remember that WD40 is comprised mainly of carcinogenic chemicals. I'm sure it says quite clearly on the can not to get it on your skin. Please do not spray WD40 in any high contact areas where you will have to touch it later, and certainly not directly onto your skin! Just my daily safety PSA.