New to me DK45SE

[k0ua]

Speaking of checking bolt torque, should you loosen the bolt first, then torque, or just check to see if the bolt is tightened to the torque setting?

I am not saying this is scientific, but I have always just checked the tightness in place. If they move, then they were not correctly torqued. If they don't move, then go on to the next one. After a while the wheel bolts will quit moving when you check them. Each time you check them the torque wrench just goes 'click' and you feel no movement.

 

[daveborg98]

I am not saying this is scientific, but I have always just checked the tightness in place. If they move, then they were not correctly torqued. If they don't move, then go on to the next one. After a while the wheel bolts will quit moving when you check them. Each time you check them the torque wrench just goes 'click' and you feel no movement.

The engineer in me says that this is not a way to get "correct" torque. There are too many variables (cleanliness of threads, corrosion, etc.) that can cause excess friction and mess with the torque reading of a torque wrench. But then the Okie in me says this is not a helicopter or airplane and as long as things are tight and I have torqued them with a decent wrench, then all is well. This should also prevent the over-tightening and warping of things from the tension.

So, I think this method sounds to be good enough for government work.

 

[k0ua]

The engineer in me says that this is not a way to get "correct" torque. There are too many variables (cleanliness of threads, corrosion, etc.) that can cause excess friction and mess with the torque reading of a torque wrench. But then the Okie in me says this is not a helicopter or airplane and as long as things are tight and I have torqued them with a decent wrench, then all is well. This should also prevent the over-tightening and warping of things from the tension.

So, I think this method sounds to be good enough for government work.

I would pretty much agree, all except the okie part.. being an old Missouri Hillbilly and all.. We use the TLAR method. "That Looks About Right"..

 

[murphy1244]

I would pretty much agree, all except the okie part.. being an old Missouri Hillbilly and all.. We use the TLAR method. "That Looks About Right"..

In Ohio we have calibrated elbows that click at the proper torque.

 

[k0ua]

In Ohio we have calibrated elbows that click at the proper torque.

Yeah, but those don't form until later in life right?:laughing: Some of my joints click pretty well now too!

 

[daveborg98]

Alright, I was able to get the tractor home tonight (pictures tomorrow). I talked with the dealer some more about the tractor. They were the ones that performed the 50 hour service but did not recall if they did another one or not. The tractor was used by a business man that wanted a hobby. It was used for scraping snow from parking lots and had the bucket blade worn to nothing. They actually welded a blade onto it. Also, both the tractor and loader owner's manuals are with it (which I am trying to familiarize myself with).

It averaged no more than 25 hours a year. and everything is in incredible shape. With that said, it should be alright to take care of the fuel, air, and oil filters until the 200 mark right?

Oh, and K0ua, I will surely be following your guide on the throttle tension. It is very stiff and I would definitely like it to be a little easier to use for when my son and wife are on it.

 

[k0ua]

Alright, I was able to get the tractor home tonight (pictures tomorrow). I talked with the dealer some more about the tractor. They were the ones that performed the 50 hour service but did not recall if they did another one or not. The tractor was used by a business man that wanted a hobby. It was used for scraping snow from parking lots and had the bucket blade worn to nothing. They actually welded a blade onto it. Also, both the tractor and loader owner's manuals are with it (which I am trying to familiarize myself with).

It averaged no more than 25 hours a year. and everything is in incredible shape. With that said, it should be alright to take care of the fuel, air, and oil filters until the 200 mark right?

Oh, and K0ua, I will surely be following your guide on the throttle tension. It is very stiff and I would definitely like it to be a little easier to use for when my son and wife are on it.

You should be good to go then do your 200 hours service, which don't amount to much, Then the big fluid change at 400 hours, but that is a ways off for you. I am almost there with my DK35se. Sounds like you got a good deal, and I am sure this machine will serve you well for many years to come. Don't be a stranger here, and come back to ask anything you want help with. Good Luck.

 

[daveborg98]

I will surely not be a stranger as I am looking at doing what you have done with using the rear remotes for a grapple (or thumb on existing bucket). There will probably be some things come up that I will not be able to find in searches.

I am still going to get some pictures up but wanted to wish you guys a Merry Christmas and thank you for helping me out on this (even if minor).

 

[k0ua]

I will surely not be a stranger as I am looking at doing what you have done with using the rear remotes for a grapple (or thumb on existing bucket). There will probably be some things come up that I will not be able to find in searches.

I am still going to get some pictures up but wanted to wish you guys a Merry Christmas and thank you for helping me out on this (even if minor).

No problem Dave, we will help in any way we can, and Merry Christmas to you and yours..

 

[daveborg98]

Here are the pictures as promised. My son has already driven it more than I have.