900 Hour Valve Adjustment

[KOLBRNR]

Both tractors had/have more power than traction, so maybe if I put more ballast on the L5740 I could see a significant difference. I thought about adding wheel weights to it, but then just decided if I need more power/weight, I would just go get the M8540.

I also love the HST+ and the AC is stronger, so it's not that the L5740 isn't an improved tractor, just that the L5030 is still a pretty good machine and there are really no overwhelming reasons to "trade up".

Those are encouraging words about keeping my L5030. I was wondering do you have your rears loaded? It adds like 1100 lbs for me.

 

[TripleR]

Those are encouraging words about keeping my L5030. I was wondering do you have your rears loaded? It adds like 1100 lbs for me.

Yes, I have the rear tires on all my tractors loaded even the little BX. I keep my 1100 pound box scraper or rotary cutter on for ballast, but of course when I am digging dirt it doesn't help and wheel weights would, but then I would be lugging all that extra weight around at times when I don't really need it; what to do, what to do.

 

[texasjohn]

I not only load the rear tires but also add about1000 extra lbs off the rear with a weighted box blade. Very necessary when picking up max FEL load.

 

[Ace3]

Yes, I have the rear tires on all my tractors loaded even the little BX. I keep my 1100 pound box scraper or rotary cutter on for ballast, but of course when I am digging dirt it doesn't help and wheel weights would, but then I would be lugging all that extra weight around at times when I don't really need it; what to do, what to do.

For the life of me I don't understand why you guys hijack a post and discuss stuff that has nothing to do with the original topic! Why don't you just start another topic?

 

[TripleR]

For the life of me I don't understand why you guys hijack a post and discuss stuff that has nothing to do with the original topic! Why don't you just start another topic?

Because the OP KOLBRNR requested additional information after we answered his initial question to the best of our ability.

 

[KOLBRNR]

Thanks TripleR you have answered all my questions in spades. Guess I better make an appointment.

Type at you guys later, Russ

 

[texasjohn]

Kolbrnr, I also suggest you have the FEL hydraulic pressure checked and brought to spec. On my L5030 it was significantly under spec and when brought up the lifting capacity was VERY MUCH increased. Several others have had this experience as well...I think they are shipped from the factory under spec. But, be sure and have sufficient rear weight....else you will lift rear off ground before bypass valve kicks in at new pressure point.

 

[kuboman]

Can't say I have ever seen valves out of adjustment in 800 hrs on any quality diesel engine. Unless you can't sleep at night if you don't I would not worry about it until you double the hours.

 

[KOLBRNR]

Kolbrnr, I also suggest you have the FEL hydraulic pressure checked and brought to spec. On my L5030 it was significantly under spec and when brought up the lifting capacity was VERY MUCH increased. Several others have had this experience as well...I think they are shipped from the factory under spec. But, be sure and have sufficient rear weight....else you will lift rear off ground before bypass valve kicks in at new pressure point.

I called the dealer today and they didn't seam too alarmed about not doing the valve adjustment. They said it all depends if you plan on keeping it forever. The 5704's are looking better and better.

I also will take your advise and get the loader valve checked. They just put a gauge on it and see how much pressure it puts out. Good call.

Thanks to all who have helped me. Russ

 

[DT86]

I called the dealer today and they didn't seam too alarmed about not doing the valve adjustment. They said it all depends if you plan on keeping it forever.

So what are they saying? If you don't plan on keeping it forever then no need to maintain it?

 

[KOLBRNR]

Well they were being a bit evasive on the answer. They were also unclear on an estimate on hours to do the service for me. They couldn't remember exactly where the fuel tank was and if it was in the way. Also said if it had ac it would be more money to adjust the valves. More stuff to clear out of the way. It has 890 hours on it now and I know the light will come on at 900. So when the snow removal season is over I will take it in and have the Hydraulic pressure checked and then I can get a better feel about pricing for adjusting the valves. It does not appear that it is absolutely essential that it must go in immediately as some of the others have posted on this thread. Been looking for a reason to buy an 5740 anyway, maybe this will help.

 

[Johnp33]

The valve adjustment is very important, and if you leave it with them tight it will burn the valves, then the dealer will say it is not covered as you did not do the adjustment.
I did class eights all my life and they all tighten up initially, you might want to buy a manual, and learn to do it your self, it is not hard to do and saves you fuel.

 

[KOLBRNR]

Good suggestion I might just do that. About how many hours labor? I have adjusted valves before on my bikes. Are they hydraulic lifters or solid?

 

[TripleR]

My used L5030 was snapped up within a couple of days after I traded it in, wasn't even out in the sale area. I spoke with the prospective buyer and the service records I provided were very important to him. I did my own maintenance after I bought it, but the valves had been adjusted.

I bought it used with 700 hours and one of the reasons I went with it rather than new was because it had been maintained by the dealer and they had all records.