Yes, Roy guessed it. A diesel doesnt build heat unless its got a load on it at speed. Not sure if I would run the PTO though, the only implements I have, that would be dangerous. I believe the hydraulics should be sufficient, since I'm new to tractors, what do you guys think? Doesnt the Hydraulic pump continue to create a load when holding an implement up?
Tactor Winter Storage
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RoyJackson
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Well, if I was going to store the tractor (which I won't...other then blocking the clutch and winterized fuel), I'd operate it every few weeks by letting it idle for 10 minutes (depending on the ambient temperature), then run it around (drive way and road) for about 20 minutes or so.
Now, I wouldn't pull the battery if I was planning on doing this, but I would keep a trickle charger on it, especially if it's parked outside.
That should be enough load to keep things shipshape.
Now, I wouldn't pull the battery if I was planning on doing this, but I would keep a trickle charger on it, especially if it's parked outside.
That should be enough load to keep things shipshape.
JerryG
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<font color="blue">Doesnt the Hydraulic pump continue to create a load when holding an implement up? </font>
No. That is why I asked the question. After the load is raised the fluid is then allowed to free flow back to the tank. The only exception to that is if you have a leaky valve and then it would re-raise the lift to the previously set location.
No. That is why I asked the question. After the load is raised the fluid is then allowed to free flow back to the tank. The only exception to that is if you have a leaky valve and then it would re-raise the lift to the previously set location.
Now that you mentioned it, that makes more sense. I would definitly do as Roy recomended though, warm it up good then drive it arround. Building the heat long enough to burn all the moisture off is the important part.
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I like to store anything over the winter with clean motor oil. As a motor oil ages and breaks down one of the by-products is acid. Leaving dirty oil in the vehicle allows that acid to attack seals.
Tom4310
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I agree with most, go play in the snow with it. If you do park it, dittos on all the above. I use a battery tender trickle charger on my riding lawn mower battery and the tractor battery. I have a pigtail out of the tractor that allows me to connect it without lifting the hood. Probably overkill but sure a good feeling to know the battery is charged and the tractor will start. It is low amp charger that will not boil over a battery. It switches on automatically when the voltage drops and cuts off when full. Best investment and you don't have to think about the battery all winter. I would pull the battery and store it inside connected to the charger. This is just one link that I found by doing a quick search. Quite a few places selling these now.
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tpost
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> Oil does absorb moisture </font> )</font>
How ?? Oil and hydrocarbons do not mix. The oil will float on the water.
How ?? Oil and hydrocarbons do not mix. The oil will float on the water.