New to tractors

[davezerg]

Hey guys I'm completely new to tractors and ranch life. I bought 10 acres that are completely natural. I will be clearing land for fences and future home and garage as well as a barn and hopefully small stables. I bought a john Deere 5045e with front loader, rotary cutter and box blade. I have never really operated a tractor and wanted some tips on what not to do. I'm worried about messing up transmission If I don't use the PTO correctly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will try to attach some pics from my phone if I can. Thanks.

 

[BigMike50]

that's a nice machine you have. Im surprised your salesman didn't go over those basics with you after all the money you spent. Im not familiar with that machine but the only advice I can give to you is to engage the pto at low rpms and then boost the throttle.

 

[TomSeller]

Nice looking tractor. New to rural life? TBN has tons of good information at your fingertips. READ, READ, READ

 

[davezerg]

And as far as turning PTO off? Just keep clutch in and turn it off is OK?

 

[TripleR]

Agree with a previous poster, all this should have been explained at the time of delivery. I have been operating tractors for more years than I can remember, but still have everything explained on delivery and ask a lot of questions.

As to the PTO, this might help, read and reread your manual, any additional questions come back here, several people own very similar machines.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/.../177989-disengage-pto-before-idling-down.html

 

[bigbull338]

but 3R some delivery guys dont know much if anything about the equipment they deliver.i got my buddy to show me all the tricks to my new tractor.

 

[Larro Darro]

Welcome to the forum, Dave. I'm not sure about your machine, but I always throttle down, then take the pto out of gear before I go very far with the cutter raised. It is always easier to put in gear, or take out with low RPM's. After a few hours use, you will be used to it, and it will become second nature to you. Good luck with your place and tractor.

 

[TripleR]

but 3R some delivery guys dont know much if anything about the equipment they deliver.i got my buddy to show me all the tricks to my new tractor.

That's a real shame, the delivery guys my dealer uses are pretty knowledgeable, I don't know what kind of training they get, but it is a 50+ year old dealership and most use tractors themselves. On our M8540 the salesman went over everything when I bought it, so I just asked specific questions of the driver, but he knew it all and even hooked it up to our cutter for me.

 

[murphy1244]

Wow! Nice first Machine! Rule #1 Read your Owners Manual then take it easy for the first few weeks. Ask questions here . Have Fun and Welcome to TBN.

 

[TomSeller]

That's a real shame, the delivery guys my dealer uses are pretty knowledgeable, I don't know what kind of training they get, but it is a 50+ year old dealership and most use tractors themselves. On our M8540 the salesman went over everything when I bought it, so I just asked specific questions of the driver, but he knew it all and even hooked it up to our cutter for me.

I would think the delivery person is one of the most, if not the most, important person in any dealership. For those choosing a dealer to buy a new tractor from, this is a good thing to inquire about.

 

[TripleR]

You have a turbo, so be sure to let it cool down before shutting it down, there are quite a few threads on warm up also.

 

[creekbend]

Wow! Nice first Machine! Rule #1 Read your Owners Manual then take it easy for the first few weeks. Ask questions here . Have Fun and Welcome to TBN.

I agree. I still review my Operator's Manual, from time to time, even though I bought my tractot a tad over two years ago. Best wishes. Be safe. Don't take anything or granted.

 

[JD6430]

Another thing other people over look is the front end loader. Your bucket will not self level as you raise the arms. Any large loads (logs, rocks and full bucket of dirt) will spill over the back of the bucket and onto your hood or worse your lap. Always roll your bucket forward slowly as you raise the loader arms.

 

[davezerg]

Thanks for all the info guys I'll try to post more pics and maybe videos when I get back home. I bought it and had to leave out of town for work. :/

 

[Wagtail]

I agree. I still review my Operator's Manual, from time to time, even though I bought my tractot a tad over two years ago. Best wishes. Be safe. Don't take anything or granted.

Exactly... slow & easy at first, then don't get complacent when experienced.

But that's just on the operating side of things. Maintenance is just as important! Keep everything greased (even if you just greased it yesterday) and torqued. In fact, check all of the wheel nuts torque ASAP (we've had some TBN members report that their wheels came off of new machines!) and re-check every 10-20 hours. Vibration does funny things to nuts & fittings.

Best of luck & welcome to TBN from Downunder, Mate.

 

[Henri88]

IMO your best info. is your manual. Grab a beer, sit on your tractor and go through your book. Take the time to high-line what you think is important. It makes it easier for quick reference in the future + I get my kids to read everything that has been high-line before they use one of my equipment for the first time. Really nice machine. Good luck!

Henri

 

[flusher]

Welcome to TBN--enjoy the fun
Very nice tractor.
When my first tractor (2005 Kubota B7510 HST, 4WD) was delivered, the sales guy went over all the controls and had me use the FEL to scoop up some gravel I had piled around my place. Most important thing when using the FEL in 4WD is to be sure that the front wheels can break traction when the forward motion of the tractor stops as you push the bucket into the pile of whatever you're scooping. He warned me to be very careful when scooping stuff up that's sitting on a concrete surface since it's possible that the front wheels won't be able to spin and damage to the 4WD transfer mechanism could occur. Best to have the front wheels on dirt when doing heavy duty FEL work.

Good luck and always wear your seatbelt. The ROPS is designed to protect you in event of a rollover BUT only if you're belted into the seat. Don't risk a trip to the ER or worse. Buckle up.