Hey Fellas,
As you know, I have a new-to-me '89 FORD 1720 tractor. This tractor has a (F/R) shuttle lever and a clutch pedal, no Hydrostatic Transmission (HST).
Now I was thinking - considering what all you guys are doing and what my manual says - When it below 35*F, I will plug in the block heater for at least an hour. I'll activate the glow plugs for a 5-10 seconds, then hit the key to start the engine. Then I'll let the tractor idle @ 1000 RPMS for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Here's my question: Once the tractor starts and smooths out a bit at the 1000 RPMs, say for a minute or so, if I was to remove the PTO cup and then engage the PTO shaft to begin turning, would doing so be helpful in generating some warmth into the hydraulic -transmission system during the remainder of the 10 to 15 minute warm up period? I realize the shaft would not be at 540 RPMs, since the engine RPMs would be much lower than 2238 RPMs, but who cares.... I'm not operating any equipment; just turning the shaft.
Thanks in Advance for sharing your advice and knowledge again, Guys! :drink:
BarnieTrk :cool2:
