Is there a better way to refuel the TC series tractors?

[grsthegreat]

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Beats shaker hose or 5 gallon cans. But then again I’m lazy

 

[scarlo101]

Can I ask why you would add biocide to your diesel fuel? Under what circumstances and frequency?

 

[fried1765]

At just under $10.00 this may be your cheapest solution: Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump

While a pump is much better, this is one time I like the new fuel cans with the spring loaded nozzle valves. The hook rests on the filler lip so I dont have to hold it. Still gotta get it up there first though..

I like those cans!

 

[duffer]

I like those cans!

No offense, but I HATE those cans ! Too slow, takes forever to drain 5 gal. I finally inserted a vent hole cap in my 5 gal cans to let them vent properly, and now I can drain a can in a minute or less.

But the best solution is the 12v submersible pump from ebay. I even use it to pump hydraulic fluid into the reservoir when I do 500 hour service. (besides using it for regular diesel fill ups)

 

[nickel plate]

this is what i use, expensive, but once you lift it, you don't hold anything other then the fill lever, mine is on the hood. terrible design as well on mine

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Amazon won't ship it to my nanny state, california as it doesn't meet our insane prop 65 guidelines.

 

[LittleBill21]

Amazon won't ship it to my nanny state, california as it doesn't meet our insane prop 65 guidelines.

sorry buddy, maybe someone can smuggle it in for ya

 

[jjeff]

Can I ask why you would add biocide to your diesel fuel? Under what circumstances and frequency?

To prevent algae growth, it's a heck of a lot cheaper and less time consuming than replacing fuel filters and flushing tanks especially if somehow it gets contaminated. I run three diesel powered pieces of equipment and it's convenient to add biocide to one tank verses each piece of equipment separately. Sometimes I'll burn through 35 gallons in a week sometimes it sits for months especially in winter. Bottom line it's inexpensive, somewhat more protected, and I don't have to think about it.
J

 

[jjeff]

To prevent algae growth, it's a heck of a lot cheaper and less time consuming than replacing fuel filters and flushing tanks especially if somehow it gets contaminated. I run three diesel powered pieces of equipment and it's convenient to add biocide to one tank verses each piece of equipment separately. Sometimes I'll burn through 35 gallons in a week sometimes it sits for months especially in winter. Bottom line it's inexpensive, somewhat more protected, and I don't have to think about it.
J

Contaminated fuel caused by condensation, water, etc.

 

[jjeff]

To prevent algae growth, it's a heck of a lot cheaper and less time consuming than replacing fuel filters and flushing tanks especially if somehow it gets contaminated. I run three diesel powered pieces of equipment and it's convenient to add biocide to one tank verses each piece of equipment separately. Sometimes I'll burn through 35 gallons in a week sometimes it sits for months especially in winter. Bottom line it's inexpensive, somewhat more protected, and I don't have to think about it.
J

80 ozs one oz per 55 gals to me it's worth it, lol

 

[BoylermanCT]

I fuel my LS and NH TC29 with these 5 gallon gas cans. You put the spout straight down into the tank and rest it on the hood (TC29) or on the exterior fuel tank (LS). The weight of the can rests on the tractor and all I have to do is press a button with my thumb. I added a vent cap so it empties in 60 seconds or so.

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