KAMA 354X Maintenance

[Dave_Lilly]

I have a KAMA 354X 3 cylinder diesel tractor that I bought in March of 2005. It has less than 10 hours of use since I bought it. How often and how long should this tractor be run to keep it in good working condition?

 

[bluechip]

I don't think there is a set requirement. Do you keep it inside or sitting outside? condensation, corrosion and fuel bacteria growth are the main issues.

If you start it up, run it to full operating temperature to evaporate any condensation in the oil, and ciculate oil to the higher parts of the engine. drive it to allow oil to "climb" up the gears that are above the oil level (PTO and ring gears in differentials come to mind. Also park with different part of tire on the ground each time.

Because the transmission and hydarulic tanks are vented, condensation can accumulate and make these oils appear milky so check and replace as necessary, regardless of hours used.

Use fuel additive to kill bacteria in diesel fuel and store with tank full to prevent condensation problems (fuel contamination and rust).

I suggest a battery tender be installed so when you do get ready to go, the battery is hot and ready.

Also, clutch disks can get stuck to flywheel and/or pressure plates so it is a good idea to cylce the clutch. on your cama the hydraulic pump will put enough load to keep the PTO disk working, on other tractors you may need to have an implement on the back for some resisitance against the PTO disk.

I guess I would say, try to run it monthly or so.

 

[Dave_Lilly]

I added fuel stabilizer to the tank and filled it to capacity two years ago. How long does the fuel stabilizer last?
I personally cannot run this tractor due to severe noise sensitivity and am considering selling it.
Long story short, wife said she would use it to bushhog but got scared after idiot neighbor used it and twisted the joystick 90 degrees. Later when she tried to lift the FEL the bucket curled and lifted the front end off the ground. Now she wont go near it.
Any idea what this tractor would sell for with a FEL, used grader blade, bushhog and a 3pt hitch boom?

 

[greg_g]

Don't know which product you used, but here's what the manufacturer says about Stabil: Gold Eagle - STA-BIL

I'm unfamiliar with what difference there may be between the TS354X and the TS354C. I can say though that I paid $7850 for a 2006 with 132 hours. It included a Koyker 160 with the 2" cylinder option. Hard to say about the rest though, used implement prices vary greatly by manufacturer and condition. A Chinese loader will bring the selling price down some, a trailer to haul it all can make up the difference though.

//greg//

 

[psj12]

To the best of my knowledge Sta-Bil is strictly for Gasoline. I would not put it in a diesel tank. Buy a good diesel additive.

 

[greg_g]

To the best of my knowledge Sta-Bil is strictly for Gasoline. I would not put it in a diesel tank. Buy a good diesel additive.

Well, I used to think that way too. You might want to get current: Gold Eagle - STA-BIL

I use diesel 12 months of the year, so I've never worried about a diesel stabilizer. Tellya the truth, I didn't know there was such a thing. Come winter, I just use Power Service with the anti-gel additive.

//greg//

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

To the best of my knowledge Sta-Bil is strictly for Gasoline. I would not put it in a diesel tank. Buy a good diesel additive.

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Hi Ronald,
No.
It is not harmful but there are other products manufactured specifically for diesel storage. [Stay away from the ones that treat BOTH gas/diesel, the diesel specific ones are usually the only stabilizers that have the needed biocide for algae/fungus growth prevention.]




-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Macon @ Ranch Hand Supply [mailto:ronald@ranchhandsupply.com]
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 3:46 PM
To: MARKETING
Subject: STA-BIL in a Diesel


Hi,
Do you recommend STA-BIL to be put in a diesel tractor fuel tank ?

Thanks
Ronald