New tractor being delivered, now what

dwalk19 · Sep 2, 2018

New tractor (XG3140H TLB) being delivered tuesday, any recommendations on some things to do to it before using/abusing, just looking for ideas as to do upon delivery, obviously look it all over good, check bolts and make sure everything is tight, i may even throw a coat of wax on it to help keep it clean and clean easier, i noticed on my previous LS some hydrailulic hoses rubbed on frame in certain spots so do some preventative maintenance there, just looking for ideas if some of you guys look back and said i wish i would of done this first, thanks

oosik · Sep 2, 2018

You have a new tractor but by your post - you are not a new tractor owner. So - my recommendations are not quite as critical. Get a copy of your Operators manual - prior to delivery - read it cover to cover and then read it again.

On your new tractor - the word is --- Trust but verify. Go over the entire tractor - tip of nose to end of tail - check EVERY nut & bolt for tightness. Grab your grease gun - grease every zerk from tip of nose to end of tail. Check engine oil level, check hydraulic oil level, check engine coolant level. Relax - enjoy.

dwalk19 · Sep 2, 2018

Thanks, yes this is actually my 5th tractor but first brand new one, maintenance wise i should be set but i think i may upgrade to a battery grease gun and a lock n lube tip,, one thing i may also do is get a piranha tooth bar to just help protect/maintain the cutting edge and also help with digging in

Zebrafive · Sep 2, 2018

Take pictures, it will be looking it's best. Check tire pressure, sometimes they are set at maximum psi so they transport better (less bounce).

oosik · Sep 2, 2018

Hey - just three weeks ago I splurged and got a DeWalt cordless grease gun. Put my Lock 'N Lube tip on it. Greasing is a lot easier and not quite as messy now - lots quicker also.

I found the two step approach to greasing works a lot better for me. I don't come out looking like a grease monkey. First I go around and clean every grease zerk - Then I go around with the grease gun. Makes for a cleaner operation.

ruffdog · Sep 2, 2018

The OP should have an extra tube of grease for the first lube. Many of the grease cavities will not be filled so they take much more before it squeezes out. Also, when the tractor is new, it is the best time to familiarize yourself on zerk locations because you can SEE them.

ID Corgi Ranch · Sep 2, 2018

Tractor Mike on YouTube has some great advice and a checklist for taking delivery of a new tractor:

Inspecting Your Dealer's Work, What to do When Your New Tractor is Delivered - YouTube

ruffdog · Sep 2, 2018

ID Corgi Ranch said:
Tractor Mike on YouTube has some great advice and a checklist for taking delivery of a new tractor:

Inspecting Your Dealer's Work, What to do When Your New Tractor is Delivered - YouTube

One thing Mike missed was at 5:15 in the video. He was inches away from that rusty upper pivot ball for the lift arm and didn't lube it. Being that the 3pt pivots have large range of motion, I lube them all.

ID Corgi Ranch · Sep 2, 2018

He didn't mention at the time but he did mention lubing all the pivot balls just before that. And a few mins later you can see the one you mentioned has been sprayed. Probably just an editing error. But it does look pretty dry at the point you mention.