Our Tractor was delivered today

[Gopher Baroque]

I'll probably modify it somehow, maybe put something on there to make it more visible. It has an adjusting nut on it.

I agree, before tweaking the rod I would try a wrap of tape/paint first.

 

[Lefty7]

Congrats! big stuff in a person's life; it was for me.

Same day mine was delivered, I started using the backhoe to dig up a rock I'd been hitting with the mower for years. Figured it was a good way to learn. Turned out to be the size of half a VW bug...

I built a pole barn for it and other equipment after it was ordered. Checked on the tractor height specs to make sure the bay door was big enough. Forgot that it was a lot higher when the BH is folded up. Both bay door overhead trim pieces are dinked up. lol.

Best of luck.

BE SAFE!!!

~Lefty7

 

[TractorGunn]

Yeah, ballast is a biggy. When I got my new LS-235 a couple of years ago after using my JD-770 for 20+ years I definitely cleared my sinus's when --testing-- the bucket. Had I not had my seat belt on I'm pretty sure I might have launched myself over the hood. The hyd's are like 3 times faster then that little JD.

By the way, congrats on the tractor, you have the re-newed tractor model. The old ones, 230, 235 and the 240 models where identical except for the power. From what I read LS updated/combined those models and now all the MT2 series are under the same umbrella. A lot easier to figure out what tractor is which series now.
I so like the new headlights, mine looks like a big spider is looking at you. They are bright tho.

Thanks for the response. One thing I don't like about the MT242H is the engine oil dipstick. It is in a bad spot, and is hard to find and utilize. I'll probably start a thread on things I like and don't like but need more time on the tractor to do so effectively.

 

[Eagle1]

I agree, before tweaking the rod I would try a wrap of tape/paint first.

On mine there is an curve in the rod that sits in the bracket when the bucket is level. If you twist the bracket (jam it into a pile of brush) it is not correct. I occasionally (or when I know it is off) place the bucket level on flat surface and adjust the bracket to align properly and lock it down.
I'm not gentle to my machines when I need to get things done.

 

[TractorGunn]

I agree, before tweaking the rod I would try a wrap of tape/paint first.

That's what I was thinking too, I have some red duct tape that I thought about using.

 

[Eagle1]

Thanks for the response. One thing I don't like about the MT242H is the engine oil dipstick. It is in a bad spot, and is hard to find and utilize. I'll probably start a thread on things I like and don't like but need more time on the tractor to do so effectively.

Is it not right in front of the starter and you do not even have to lift the hood to check it? Makes it easy to pre flight. Check engine and hydraulic oil before start up.

 

[TractorGunn]

Congrats! big stuff in a person's life; it was for me.

Same day mine was delivered, I started using the backhoe to dig up a rock I'd been hitting with the mower for years. Figured it was a good way to learn. Turned out to be the size of half a VW bug...

Wow!

I built a pole barn for it and other equipment after it was ordered. Checked on the tractor height specs to make sure the bay door was big enough. Forgot that it was a lot higher when the BH is folded up. Both bay door overhead trim pieces are dinked up. lol.

Best of luck.

BE SAFE!!!

~Lefty7

Thanks! I am also starting to to put together a lean-to plan for the tractor and trailer.

 

[TractorGunn]

Is it not right in front of the starter and you do not even have to lift the hood to check it? Makes it easy to pre flight. Check engine and hydraulic oil before start up.

No need to lift the hood, but it is in a difficult spot.

 

[Eagle1]

No need to lift the hood, but it is in a difficult spot.

You get used to where to stand and how to hold you hand. Way better than under the hood and reaching over or through the loader arms to get to one (My Kubota). I really don't want start it to raise the loader and hood before checking.

 

[TractorGunn]

You get used to where to stand and how to hold you hand. Way better than under the hood and reaching over or through the loader arms to get to one (My Kubota). I really don't want start it to raise the loader and hood before checking.

There is no standing to reach this one, it's buried, and almost impossible to see. You have to crouch down to try and find it, it's ridiculous.