New Mahindra Owner

[Petrol and Powder]

Hey everyone.

I recently purchased a new Mahindra eMax25S and so far it has proven to be a capable machine.

I don't believe English was the first language for the person that wrote the manual. In fact, I'm not sure English was the second or third language for that person!

So, what's the correct weight oil for the 25hp engine in that tractor?

 

[DavesTractor]

Hey everyone.

I recently purchased a new Mahindra eMax25S and so far it has proven to be a capable machine.

I don't believe English was the first language for the person that wrote the manual. In fact, I'm not sure English was the second or third language for that person!

So, what's the correct weight oil for the 25hp engine in that tractor?

We use 15-40 diesel rated like Delo 400 or Shell Rotella, or the Mahindra branded oil.

Same guy that did the manuals must do the safety decals. Some of the decals on tractors are almost humorous...and they used to be worse. One decal warning of rollover said "tractor can become easily upset". I had a gal tell me, I don't want to buy a moody sensitive tractor!

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Daves Tractor has set you right. And yes, although English is the official language of India it's because it's the compromise language for so many people. Mind you, you'll probably scratch your head at a fair number of words & expressions that I would normally use.

Enjoy the site.

 

[Petrol and Powder]

As near as I could tell, 15W-40 was my best bet and I was leaning towards Rotella based on my experience with it.

So, while we're on the topic of owner's manuals that speak of "tractors easily upset", Can you shed some light on the glow plug operation?

I think you are supposed to turn the key to the left until the light comes on and then turn the key to the right (but not fully to the start position) until the glow plug light goes out? Is that even close?
It seems to work but I'd like to sort it out before it gets cold.

 

[Mattt2778]

I usually turn the key to right just before stop and the light will come on. I wait until the light goes out and start it up. If it's cold out like below freezing I'll do that and then turn the key far left and recycle the glow plugs. I find the emax doesn't like to start easily when it's cold. It will light but it coughs and spits for a bit before it gets going. The second cycling of the plugs does help though.

 

[Petrol and Powder]

So turning the key to the right (to the "run" position) but not fully to the start position, activates the glow plugs on a cold engine. Turning the key to the left recycles the glow plugs if needed?

 

[DavesTractor]

So turning the key to the right (to the "run" position) but not fully to the start position, activates the glow plugs on a cold engine. Turning the key to the left recycles the glow plugs if needed?

That is my suggestion as well.

 

[Petrol and Powder]

If they had simply written that in the manual it would have been a lot easier!

Thanks to all !!

 

[dickfoster]

Hey everyone.

I recently purchased a new Mahindra eMax25S and so far it has proven to be a capable machine.

I don't believe English was the first language for the person that wrote the manual. In fact, I'm not sure English was the second or third language for that person!

So, what's the correct weight oil for the 25hp engine in that tractor?

Yeah you've noticed that too. LOL Mahindra manuals really do suck. Don't bother buying a service manual because it's crap too and not worth paying good money for.

As far as oil it depends a lot of climate but I use a good quality synthetic multi viscosity oil in mine. Valvoline 5W-40 full synthetic, a premium grade diesel lubricant to exceeds specs for almost any diesel engine on the planet. Valvoline™ Premium Blue Extreme™ Diesel Engine Oil: Heavy Duty Products - Valvoline(R)

 

[BlackOps]

so - seen this written here before - but i do not recall it mentioned in the manual max25 hst - so if you glow plug to the right and not start you have to turn it to the left to recycle the glow plugs? explain please/ why cannot you just turn to the right to start the glow plugs again? what am i missing?

thanks guys.

 

[dickfoster]

We use 15-40 diesel rated like Delo 400 or Shell Rotella, or the Mahindra branded oil.

Same guy that did the manuals must do the safety decals. Some of the decals on tractors are almost humorous...and they used to be worse. One decal warning of rollover said "tractor can become easily upset". I had a gal tell me, I don't want to buy a moody sensitive tractor!

LOL A moody tractor now that's funny especially coming from a woman.

 

[melroebobcat]

If you guys ever have anything specific you need in any manual or diagram just send me a pm

 

[Mattt2778]

so - seen this written here before - but i do not recall it mentioned in the manual max25 hst - so if you glow plug to the right and not start you have to turn it to the left to recycle the glow plugs? explain please/ why cannot you just turn to the right to start the glow plugs again? what am i missing?

thanks guys.[/QUOTE
Noticed that you have a max 25hst. The op has an emax, guessing you likely have a completely different glow plug system.

 

[Cramby]

Yeah you've noticed that too. LOL Mahindra manuals really do suck. Don't bother buying a service manual because it's crap too and not worth paying good money for.

As far as oil it depends a lot of climate but I use a good quality synthetic multi viscosity oil in mine. Valvoline 5W-40 full synthetic, a premium grade diesel lubricant to exceeds specs for almost any diesel engine on the planet. Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme Diesel Engine Oil: Heavy Duty Products - Valvoline(R)

I wonder if the company that makes the tractor makes the manual. My mitsu built max26 XL has a pretty good manual. I don't know about the service manual as I do not have one.

 

[mad e max]

Turning your key left operates the glowplugs manually, turning key right activates timed cycle, as long as coolant is less than set point of approx 80°f either way. Unless they changed it from the early e-max units.

 

[Petrol and Powder]

Turning your key left operates the glowplugs manually, turning key right activates timed cycle, as long as coolant is less than set point of approx 80°f either way. Unless they changed it from the early e-max units.

That's good information! Thank You.

 

[gtmahindra]

Yeah you've noticed that too. LOL Mahindra manuals really do suck. Don't bother buying a service manual because it's crap too and not worth paying good money for.

As far as oil it depends a lot of climate but I use a good quality synthetic multi viscosity oil in mine. Valvoline 5W-40 full synthetic, a premium grade diesel lubricant to exceeds specs for almost any diesel engine on the planet. Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme Diesel Engine Oil: Heavy Duty Products - Valvoline(R)

I bought the manual in hopes of figuring out the wiring diagram. That was a mistake. They even show how to remove the gauge cluster but there is nothing about the steering wheel removal. It is a total waste of money. Good luck

 

[rback33]

LOL A moody tractor now that's funny especially coming from a woman.

I chuckled at that as well.

 

[roadhunter]

Reminds me of the Everlast welder manuals. I always wonder where else they took shortcuts if taking a couple of hours and making the manual make sense is just to much trouble to go to for these manufacturers.

"Tractor can become easily upset" LOL. Now that is funny

 

[dickfoster]

I wonder if the company that makes the tractor makes the manual. My mitsu built max26 XL has a pretty good manual. I don't know about the service manual as I do not have one.

I think so. My mitsu built manual sucks but the tractor seems to be good. The service manual also sucks and I think they did that too. There is not even an engine wiring diagram in it. I suppose because the engine came from Mahindra so they just put the harness diagrams in it for the harnesses that they make. The manuals for the loader and backhoe came from KMW who made those. Basically reprints of what you find on the KMW site less most of the install stuff.