Maintenence Questions

[jimstractors]

Its probably best to follow the recommended schedule. As far as the oil, 100 hours is more than many would put on a tractor in a year. So if you are comfortable with 50 hours, then it can't hurt. A friend of mine works for the local water district. They were changing oil every 5000 miles in their fleet of 40+ gasoline pickups. They finally sent the used oil out for lab analysis and found out there was no degredation of the oil. They upped their oil changes to 7500 miles (what the specs were) and have no problems, and save lots of time & money. A company (Jiffy Lube) in California advertises to "change it or lose it" every 3000 miles. They are making it big on some who don't know better.
Jim

 

[stnickstoys]

We have an Allis Chalmers 185 diesel (about 70hp)and it has 12,500 engine hours with no overhaul to the engine. It is a 1974 model. Over the years we change our engine oil at 100 hours or around there in all of our equipment. One of the most important things is using good products, both oil and filters and making sure they are properly installed. We also run an antifreeze filter and add conditioner to prevent cylinder sleeve pitting, which is a common fault of the Allis 185. This tractor started life as our big tractor when it was new, now its the little one for moving and parking wagons, running augers etc.
Just my two cents worth.
Nick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

It probably has to do with both with time, use, and quality of product. A vehicle that is run highway miles every day for many miles will go longer on a change than a vehicle that is run 50 miles a week. Cars run at various hp (at highway speeds the engine is only putting out 20-30 hp) vs low speed acceleration. Diesels often run at much higher outputs--often as high as 75%--than gas engines and that is why they are used for boats, tractors, etc. Certainly changing it frequently won't hurt, but it could be a waste of money.

 

[HoyeTractor]

I ordered a set of owner's manuals for the "F" and "FX" series tractors. I will send you one when they get in (along with the parts manual that I am still waiting on). Then you can see what the factory recommends.

 

[blackd]

Are the FX manuals in English???

 

[HoyeTractor]

They are supposed to be. We'll see.

 

[BrettW]

all words are in Japanese, but the pictures are in English!!!

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I like magazines with pictures.

 

[HoyeTractor]

Well, I got in my shipment of "F" anf "FX" series manuals. They are in English! They are not specifically for those tractors only, but all of the information seems to still be really useful. The only real diference I could find is that the tractors in the illustrations don't look like the F series and some of the specs. are not correct for the F series. I think they will still be good to have. CFOXMD, I sent you a copy Saturday. You will have to let me know what you think.