What to ask when your new tractor is delivered

skgolfer · Jun 1, 2001

Within the next few days I am having a B7500 with FEL and belly mower delivered. What should I make sure I go over while the dealer rep is still here with the tractor.

PaulInMi · Jun 1, 2001

I would ask simple things like, how do I start/stop tractor? How do I put on/take off mower and/or any attachments you are getting.....

But more importantly...tell him to get out of the way so you can get to play, I mean work/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif!!

Paul

gordon · Jun 1, 2001

Guess it sort of depends on what experience you have with tractors as to how many questions should be asked. But it's a good idea to start now writing them down so when the time comes you won't forget to ask them. Also don't feel in any way shape or form that a question is stupid. The only stupid question is the one that you didn't ask.

So here are a few that might help you out.

How to remove and reinstall the loader.
How the loader works
How the three point works.
Can you control how fast the three point lowers.
Where the dipsticks are. Also other locations to check fluids.
How the fourwheel drive works, what to do if it's hard to get in and out of fourwheel drive.
How to install the mower.
What kind of oils does it require.
How the pto works.
Any lever or pedal that you see also ask about.
Of course strarting/stoping the tractor and warm up cool down times.

That is a few off the top of my head. Don't be in a rush take a few minutes to learn the new tractor you will be alot better off in the long run.

Gordon

LGinIA · Jun 2, 2001

I had the same questions in mind before my 2410 was delivered. Fortunately, I followed the advice from others on this board. Asked for dealer to remove & reinstall FEL. Guess what? Dealer couldn't do it as frame mis-aligned. Then test drove the unit with mid-mount mower. Strange noise, wheels not greased. Dealer had to take unit back to fix both items and return later. So much for a quality dealer pre-delivery inspection. Good thing I checked these items before the dealer left. And yes, I had the dealer do the same things over upon 2nd delivery. Everything fine now, except I cannot use tractor due to excessive rain.

frank_f15 · Jun 2, 2001

ask any and all questions u can think of. but rest assured as soon as the dealer goes u will think of 10 more u wanted to ask. then do what i do ! call him and ask!! and then read the manuel, and then read it again, and again, etc. i like to read manuel, when i am actully sitting on tractor, then u can really get a grasp of the thing. happy tractoring! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Anonymous Poster · Jun 11, 2001

If it's a G2460G, look at the outer two mowing deck spindles for missing zerk fittings. I had ten hours on mine before I noticed the zerks were missing! Cleaned as best I could, but still not confident bearings will have normal life.

LGinIA · Jun 13, 2001

Thought I'd give you all an update on my dealer after he delivered the 2nd time correcting the loader frame alignment and the mower wheel sqeak. Everything checked out good. The tractor was purchased by my dealer from another and his shop technician failed to perform the checks. Dealer was very apologetic and even brought 2 large T-bone steaks at time of delivery. That same dealer even mailed me a very good looking Kubota cap last week. Since the rains have slowed, I have used the 2410 to mow and am very pleased with the performance thus far.