Rolled my tractor.

[L98camino]

Hey guys. My mistake, broken leg, surgery, healing well. The tractor sat on its side on the down hill side for a week before I could get it hauled up.
My main concern now is what precautions I need to take before trying to start it (hydro lock etc).
2006 New Holland 21DA.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, Dan

 

[tacticalturnip]

Oh wow, good to see you weren't injured further! Get well, and I hope it was a learning experience.

 

[L98camino]

Thank you I will and yes it was.
Anyone know how to find the SN for a New Holland TC21D? Trying to register with MyNewHolland.

 

[shooterdon]

Curious, did you have the sear belt on? If so did it help?

 

[sea2summit]

Wow, glad to hear you’re okay. Any lessons or pictures you can share?

Your sales document should have it, probably the easiest location if you’re laid up.

 

[L98camino]

No seat belt, bailed off to the uphill side. Very steep slope, the roll bar and Bucket stopped it from rolling farther. It was a close call. If I had stayed on it I think my weight would have kept it rolling. Stay away from the slope is my best advice.

 

[ruffdog]

Here is a good video about bringing a machine back to life after a roll.

 

[L98camino]

Bought it used

 

[L98camino]

Video won’t play.

 

[Tinhack]

Hard to believe a broken leg is OK but at least you survived. That's a good thing. We pray for your quick recovery.

Probably all you lost was a little diesel. Any oil that leaked into the valve cover and combustion chambers will leak back to the oil pan if it's been sitting up right for a while. (Oil that may have leaked past the piston rings will most likely leak back.)