Thanks for all the input folks. Like the lists a couple of you supplied. I'll be well prepared. Definitely see the recurring theme here on the shear pins. Going to find a good local supplier for those ASAP and always carry.
When I said I was a newbie, I mean even my first diesel anything I've owned. So one other question in my mind is will I need some kind of anti-gel fuel additive here in Northern MI? I see that talked about on here once in awhile. Is there a particular brand?
Wassup, welcome to the forum and to the GC set! *throws up MF gang sign* I get confused by the new GC model names, is yours with the backhoe?
Regarding fuel additives, here's what I do. I use Power Service year round, the white bottle in the winter, the grey bottle the rest of the year.
In either case, I toss 2oz of it into a 5 gallon fuel can. I also use a Biobor JF biocide, around 5cc of that into the fuel can.
I pour all that into the fuel can prior to filling it up, which in my mind helps mix it all up.
In the winters, when I'm filling up the tractor from a partially full fuel can, I use a Mr. Funnel which separates any water condensation that maybe formed in there. This thing:
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Definitely have some spare fuel filters on hand just in case the fuel gels up, but I will also say that with me doing all that up there, that has never happened to me yet.
Here's where I get my filters:
Massey Ferguson GC1700 Filter Service Pack.
If you're gonna change the hydro oil too, make sure to also add the filter listed near the bottom of the page.
As far as the o-rings listed there, I've done a full service a few times now, and I've yet to change any o-rings. But I suppose good to get them one time, so you have some on hand just in case.
As far as oils, I use Rotella T6 engine oil. For hydraulic oil, I use Amsoil (order direct from them).
I've got some Youtube vids related to my GC which you may find useful, you could check me out. Here's one for the Mr. Funnel:
