Refueling TC series tractors

TOMLESCOEQUIP · Feb 1, 2004

Hey George..........Don't tell me you're spilling fuel on that new tractor ???? How's the new one working out for you ??

jwhite · Feb 2, 2004

I set the full 5 gal can on the hood then use one of those hand pump/siphon from a kerosene heater. I get the first 4 gals out that way, then use the spout to pour the rest. The little vent knob on the pump lets you trun off the flow fairly precisely.

Jay

dylan · Feb 2, 2004

I just drive to the gas station and use their pump. Quick and clean. Luckily there are two stations within 3mins drive and 4 others within 10mins drive.

LAGEORGE · Feb 2, 2004

Truth be told, I spill a little fuel due to a leak at the base of the metal spout. I am a he-man that can lift the 5-gallon metal cans and pour into the tank. But they are heavy and I much prefer to go to the service station. I would like a better way to refuel my tractor but have yet to invest in the correct solution. Anyway I don’t go to a gym so I can use the workout, I am trying to impress the chick at the Burger King drive thru. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The new tractor is a lot better than the old one. I am not working it hard yet but I sure keep an eye on wheels and drive shaft. It really is a nice sized tractor that can do real work. I have started using a PT0 chipper on it and it looks like the PTO horsepower is more than adequate for the 5-inch chipper.

George

jimg · Feb 2, 2004

About the refueling part. I use a 5 gal can and havent had any problems. When I get fuel I only draw about 4 gals. This gives enough head room so the I can tilt the can and line things up before fuel exits the spout. It also helps that the can I'm using has molded in top and edges handles. OTOH having a station close by that carrys diesel would be the best of all worlds. Oh well...gotta work w/ what you have.

44trxfun · Feb 2, 2004

There's lots of good suggestions here. If you partially fill a Blitz 5-gal plastic fuel container, it might help. The container I have has a spring-loaded spigot that doesn't release fuel until an outer "lip" has pressure on it. When you push it down on the edge of the fuel tank, fuel is delivered. otherwise not. Still takes a little manauvering, but it's not too bad. I got mine from Northern Tool, Blitz 5-gal Diesel Can but you may be able to find 'em cheaper elsewhere. Good luck!

jimg · Feb 3, 2004

That looks exactly like my can exc for the spill proof spout. Has anyone seen only the spout for sale?

billfires · Feb 3, 2004

I use the battery operated kerosene pump. Lift the 5 gal. can on the loader arm and it will empty 90 -95% of the can. Bill C

KrisHansen · Feb 4, 2004

when I refuel, I wear those heavy rubber chemical gloves, and I hold my thumb over the spout till it's in positon. Using hte 'Blitz' cans help too, because they are under vacuum till they can get all of the air worked around, so the diesel doesn't come flying out...

have_blue · Feb 6, 2004

I use a 55 gal blue plastic drum. I haul it to town and fill it occasionally. In 1 hole, I have a male quick connect air chuck. In the other hole, I have a 3/4" neoprene hose that reaches 1" from the bottom, and it fits on a nipple and an elbow. I have a 6' long hose on the elbow to fill the tractor.

Filling procedure is simple: I turn my air compressor regulator down to 2-3 PSI. I hook the filler hose in the tank opening, turn the tractor key on to read the fuel gage. I then chuck up the air hose and watch the gage. It fills very fast with the 3/4" hose. When the gage shows just over 3/4 full, I pop the air chuck off. The residual pressure fills it within an inch or so of the top.

Cost? About $10 for fittings, clamps, and hose. Filling tractor without spills, priceless!