First tractor

[Redraider75]

New here, as stated above, I am the proud owner of my first tractor (at age 75), and it seems there are no owners manuals in existence!! So, in a last ditch effort, I am here asking for help/information on a LG Machinery/Long Agribusiness/LS/???? LT280D 28 hp Mitsubishi S4L powered 4 wheel drive compact tractor with front loader. Ideally, someone here has one of these tractors and a manual, but an owner of one with knowledge he would like to share would be great.

Simple info, like where is the fill access for hydraulic oil, what is the correct level (in the sighting glass on the rear of the tractor), how do I actuate the glow plugs........and on and on.
I really need access to manuals to make this process as simple as possible.

Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.

Redraider75

 

[gstrom99]

Welcome. Look in the LS section of this forum for your info maybe.

Quick internet search, came up with this link to TBN.

any informatiobn on LandTrac Long Agribusiness Lt280D tractor?

Hello I have a LT 280D that I need some information on. I have scoured the web but haven't come across any definitive information on this tractor. I would like to know 1. Where do I fill the Hyd fluid at. 2. What type of oil does this engine take. Mitsubishi SL4 diesel. I read somewhere...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[SmallChange]

In my very limited experience, actuating the glow plugs happens when the ignition switch is in some position different from "run" and "off" and "start". All these functions are built into the same switch, reasonably enough. Maybe play with the switch looking for an unexplained position? Unless the glow plugs also have some indicator light somewhere, nothing will look different for the first maybe 10 seconds. My previous tractor had a little open window through which I could see a heating coil start to glow -- and the window looked like a perfect fit for poking a cigarette through it to light it.

 

[Shawn T. W.]

As long as you can see the line across the top of the fluid in the window it is OK, guessing it's an actual window, not a sight glass/tube ...

My fluid is dyed red, if it's fresh, and of the clear variety, it is kinda hard to see the "line"!

 

[LilTractrThatCould]

I like to have all my hydro cylinders retracted when I check my fluid level.
Just me tho..

 

[Roadworthy]

Brand and model would be most helpful. In your description I see Long, LG, LS, and Mitsubishi. A general idea of tractor age may be helpful, too.

 

[Thomas]

Welcome and congrats.