Aug 26, 2007 / Bucket assistance #1 D dannylink Member Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 27 Location Mt Sidney VA Tractor John Deere 4720 / 1953 Farmal Super A When I changed my oil and other fluids under my L3400 I used the bucket to bring the tractor about 6 inches off the ground and then locked it off until I was finished. It seemed to help. Being new at this, was it a bad thing to do?
When I changed my oil and other fluids under my L3400 I used the bucket to bring the tractor about 6 inches off the ground and then locked it off until I was finished. It seemed to help. Being new at this, was it a bad thing to do?
Aug 27, 2007 / Bucket assistance #2 rdsaustintx Veteran Member Joined Dec 10, 2004 Messages 1,120 Location Texas Hill Country Tractor Kubota BX-23 Nope, but might be smart to shove something under the tires once you raise the front, just in case.
Aug 27, 2007 / Bucket assistance #3 JerryG Super Member Joined Apr 6, 2000 Messages 7,355 Location Northwest Arkansas Tractor MF 1440-4 PowerShuttle Did any of the oil run away from the drain plug to where it wouldn't drain? If it didn't, there shouldn't be a problem as long as you do it safely.
Did any of the oil run away from the drain plug to where it wouldn't drain? If it didn't, there shouldn't be a problem as long as you do it safely.
Aug 27, 2007 / Bucket assistance Thread Starter #4 OP D dannylink Member Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 27 Location Mt Sidney VA Tractor John Deere 4720 / 1953 Farmal Super A Actually the oil plugs are in the back of the oil pan so I think all the oil drained. Thanks