Got me one

[Leithal]

Well, after months of debating, searching and researching I got a new to me 2010 CK30 HST with only 162 hours on it. Only problem is its been to dang wet for me to get it out any do much yet. Y'all got any advice, suggestions, or need to know info I need to know about this lil beast?

 

[mecan]

Nice tractor. Enjoy it once the weather cooperates.

 

[KennyG]

I was going to say use the wet weather to organize your shed and make room for more equipment. Then I looked at your photo and at my shop and... never mind.

 

[Looking4new]

Have you greased it yet?
Go over ALL the nuts & bolts to make sure they are tight, especially the loader mount bolts.
Did I mention to grease it. You might as well get yourself a good grease gun and a case of grease. Then grease it. There are a couple of zerks/nipples that you will need a right angle coupler for. They are down under the floor pan.
If I sound repetitious it is because I am, GREASE IT!

 

[Gittyup]

Nice tractor. Looks brand new. You are going to love it. As with any machine, lubricate everything. If you can't get it out and use it, take the time to put dielectric grease in all the connectors and fluid film/lithium grease any exposed metal couplings. Squirt some fluid film in your key switch too. I also put moth balls under the hood in a perforated baggy to keep the mice out. Enjoy and be safe.

 

[VictorW]

Do you know what routine service was done? Normaly, by the manual, engine oil and filter, hydro oil and both trans and hydro filters, maybe a fuel filter, and check the air filter along with yes, grease everything would be done at 50 hours. Then engine oil and filter every 100 hours with hydro and trans filters every 200 hours and the hydro fluid at every 400 hours. Again greasing at least every 50 or sooner.

 

[ritcheyvs]

.... Y'all got any advice, suggestions, or need to know info I need to know about this lil beast?
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Read your owners' manual. No, study it. There are probably errors in that little book but it's still the best place to start.

 

[lakngulf]

Good looking tractor, implements and storage area. Enjoy. I bought a 2006 CK30 in 2009 with just under 200 hours. Owner before me had taken excellent care of it, well serviced, and I have tried to follow suit. I now have 1219 hours as of today. So handy. Oh, and you probably should grease it. An angle gun will work but you can also get to the underbelly zerks with a flexible hose.

 

[Leithal]

Well, I haven't greased it yet and I'm not sure of the previous maintenance care given to it. I didn't get any records or manual. Speaking of that would anyone know where I might be able to download a owners manual? I have checked all the fluids and filters, all looks fairly clean, well the engine oil is a little dark and I'll be changing it very soon. I plan on doing my best to keep a regular maintenance cycle, kinda been programmed into my blood. Anyway I was able to get out today and move some gravel and dirt around. Worked like a champ. NOTE TO SELF: Make sure to fold the ROPS before parking in the shop! Almost ripped off the roll up door. Really appreciate all the replies and advice. Thanks.

 

[Looking4new]

I guess you are going to grease the loader after church?

 

[duke7595]

I was going to say use the wet weather to organize your shed and make room for more equipment. Then I looked at your photo and at my shop and... never mind.

Yes sir Kenny G. I had the feeling, and now I'm going to do something about it.... Maybe

 

[duke7595]

Nice tractor. Looks brand new. You are going to love it. As with any machine, lubricate everything. If you can't get it out and use it, take the time to put dielectric grease in all the connectors and fluid film/lithium grease any exposed metal couplings. Squirt some fluid film in your key switch too. I also put moth balls under the hood in a perforated baggy to keep the mice out. Enjoy and be safe.

"I also put moth balls under the hood in a perforated baggy to keep the mice out".. I used to use moth balls, until a fellow told me to try "Mint" in liquid form.
He said to use a use a a small tin container, place cotton in it and pour the mint over and close it up, then punch a few small holes on the top. I tried it and to my
surprise it worked very well, just keep the cotton moist with more mint as needed. It sure smells a lot better than moth balls and works as good or better.
I found a chew tobacco tin woks well, you can place a magnet on the the tin and stick anywhere you want it, I also placed a few in my shop cabinets and no longer
have mice. I can't begin to say what it is the mice don't like, but whatever it is I like it..

 

[Looking4new]

I can't begin to say what it is the mice don't like, but whatever it is I like it..

I don't think they care too much for cats, the cats sure do 'like' mice, though.

 

[K man]

Congrats you will be happy with the CK30. Just the right size not too big and not too small and a very strong worker. I bought mine new for Xmas 2013 and just love it. The loader is great and you will be amazed at what it can do. I have a front mount blower on mine which makes it enjoyable to blow snow with such power. All I can say to date is I am happy with it and no problems whatsoever. While you have it in the shop study it as much as you can and even practice taking the loader on/off for future if you ever want front mount implements. Good luck and let us know how you like it.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I'd change all the fluids (not the antifreeze) so I knew what their status was and use those hours as the starting point for future maint. Also grease everything and check all the bolts for tightness.

You'll love the machine.

 

[Fuggley]

Very nice looking tractor. I see you've got your ROPS at the 45 degree setting. I do that too as I would have to keep lowering it to get it in/out of the shed. You might get some opinion from he pack here that the mid setting isn't safe but I feel safe enough with it.
Congrats on the purchase! Grease it!!

 

[CaptainKarl]

"I also put moth balls under the hood in a perforated baggy to keep the mice out".. I used to use moth balls, until a fellow told me to try "Mint" in liquid form.
He said to use a use a a small tin container, place cotton in it and pour the mint over and close it up, then punch a few small holes on the top. I tried it and to my
surprise it worked very well, just keep the cotton moist with more mint as needed. It sure smells a lot better than moth balls and works as good or better.
I found a chew tobacco tin woks well, you can place a magnet on the the tin and stick anywhere you want it, I also placed a few in my shop cabinets and no longer
have mice. I can't begin to say what it is the mice don't like, but whatever it is I like it..

I like that idea, but where do you get the mint? Chew tobacco tins with magnet in it also is clever.

Wife sometimes makes a tobacco "tea" and sprays it on her plants in the garden. Amazing how well it repels bugs, and without any ill effects on anything else. That way we wouldn't just have to throw away the chew either!

 

[duke7595]

I like that idea, but where do you get the mint? Chew tobacco tins with magnet in it also is clever.

Wife sometimes makes a tobacco "tea" and sprays it on her plants in the garden. Amazing how well it repels bugs, and without any ill effects on anything else. That way we wouldn't just have to throw away the chew either!

Walmart carries it, it;s called "Peppermint flavor" comes in a small glass container with green liquid peppermint inside. I had mice inside the trunk of a car that I don't use much, I put the peppermint in there and haven't seen a sign of them since. I also use the tins w/ magnet inside my tractor(s) battery compartments,where them buggers like to chew dashboard wires, seems to work

 

[oldpilgrim]

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I use this from TSC in my motor home. Prior to this, I used everything I could think of from dryer sheets to moth balls, to traps and never had any success.

This stuff works !

It is balsam oil soaked in fine wood particles in what look like big tea bags. Place them where you need them, and no more mice. They work best in enclosed areas like campers., small buildings, closets, but under a tractor hood, in your stored cars/trucks would be fine. You need to replace them every cuppla months.

I love the smell when I open the door to my motorhome. Fresh balsam scent. As long as I smell it, I know there's no mice.

I've been using it for several years now, with no sign of mice. Previous to this, they tore the place up.

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[oldpilgrim]

Fresh Cab #1 Botanical Rodent Repellant, 10 oz. - For Life Out Here

I use this from TSC in my motor home. Prior to this, I used everything I could think of from dryer sheets to moth balls, to traps and never had any success.

This stuff works !

It is balsam oil soaked in fine wood particles in what look like big tea bags. Place them where you need them, and no more mice. They work best in enclosed areas like campers., small buildings, closets, but under a tractor hood, in your stored cars/trucks would be fine. You need to replace them every cuppla months.

I love the smell when I open the door to my motorhome. Fresh balsam scent. As long as I smell it, I know there's no mice.

I've been using it for several years now, with no sign of mice. Previous to this, they tore the place up.

Try it.

This is not an ad. I am a customer not a salesman.

It's available in larger qtys on Amazon:

Amazon.com: fresh cab