Grease around fittings. . .

[marks146]

The reason is, is because I don't know any better. This is my first tractor, and I just don't know any better. I've asked numerous people how often I need to grease, but I never asked how much. I just assumed that it was full when I could see the grease just oozing out around the pivot pins.

I appreciate the info. I'm just learning as I go.

You're doing fine. Try to ignore the arrogant answers you're going to undoubtably receive. I like to pump a little extra to clean out the old stale grease. Grease is not that expensive, and it makes me feel good about doing it, so I do.

 

[SmallChange]

Once upon a time, I bought some product or another that came with instructions, and in big letters at the top of the instructions, it said "TRY OUR WAY FIRST". I like that.

Soooo, I thought I'd look up my NH WM25 tractor and LC200 loader instructions.

Tractor (50 hour intervals):
"To lubricate these points:

1. Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the lubrication fittings to prevent dirt or foreign material from entering as new grease is applied.
2. Use a grease gun to pump in the new grease. Apply pressure until clean grease oozes from each lubrication point.
3. Wipe away any excess grease."

Loader ("8 hours of operation" intervals):
"Wipe dirt from fittings before greasing. Pump fresh grease into fitting to adequately lubricate the component and force out any contamination from the grease passage. Wipe off excess grease. Use a grease gun containing clean, high grade multipurpose grease."

 

[BlueKnife]

How do y'all deal with this? And I am sure many just leave it on the tractor. Tell me your thoughts.

Just leave it. Won't hurt anything. Consider it additional rust preventative. If it gets real excessive, it still won't hurt anything, but if you feel like it, a hot water pressure washer will srpay it off where a regular one won't.

 

[tacticalturnip]

You know, I just walk too close to the tractor in a nice shirt and those fitting clean themselves right up.

 

[not2old]

I find that the best way to remove grease is to walk near the equipment wearing something that I don't want to get grease on.

Doug in SW IA

I use that method too.

 

[Gord Baker]

Okey Doke. . . So I naively asked about 6 months after owning the tractor, "Where does all the grease go?" Well, I now know, as many folks replied, it goes everywhere. Mostly, onto the tractor around the grease fittings. My question is, do y'all clean up all this grease from around the fittings? If so, how? I just washed my tractor with the power sprayer, and that helps, but it just shoots the grease to other places, and it doesn't all of it.

How do y'all deal with this? And I am sure many just leave it on the tractor. Tell me your thoughts.

Thanks. . .

jp

 

[Gord Baker]

It is a personal thing I guess. Yours look ok to me.

 

[JethroB]

Tub O' Towels ...Now that looks like a good idea ...... gonna buy som

They are great. Tough and wet with a pretty stout cleaner/degreaser. If they dry out because the cap is left open just add a little water.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I find that the best way to remove grease is to walk near the equipment wearing something that I don't want to get grease on.

Doug in SW IA

I knew someone beat me to it, but I still had to make the joke myself.

 

[JethroB]

I knew someone beat me to it, but I still had to make the joke myself.

On your shoe sole then walk in the house, and across carpet. . I just tossed out the last of that nasty black moly grease.

 

[Flogger]

I assure you none of my tractors are in any danger of rusting!!!!

 

[MiserableOldFart]

The way I understand it, on the loader, you have to put enough grease in to push the old dirty grease out, especially in dry, dusty weather when stuff sticks to the grease and gets in there. So I always have plenty of excess. Not every time, but several times a year when greasing I wear nitrile gloves, and schmooze as much excess away ans put it on a paper towel BEFORE greasing. The new stuff that comes out stays, because I don't want to push any dirty grease in there. Again, getting the dirt OUT is even more important than getting the grease IN to lubricate where stuff moves slowly, as in the loader fittings.

 

[Flogger]

The only grease I use is 5% molybdenum. 20 years in the rental business convinced me it is superior to lithium and does not wash out in the presence of moisture. There are a few instances where it can become a nuisance but my main concern is lubrication and for that it's hard to beat. I admit clean tractors are not a huge concern to me but even I have my limits and occasionally will clean by soaking with Simple Green and washing with a brush and garden hose. Then I grease and go to work. On parade day I may actually get out the Lemon Pledge in pursuit of a plaque!! Did I mention my fleet may be of the 2 cylinder variety and yes they earn their keep.

 

[Fallon]

Fallon, I've also been wanting to get a hot water pressure washer. Been looking at a lot of different brands but haven't yet purchased. There are lots of different choices and prices, but I think I'm mainly going to focus on the type of pump. If you do get one please inform us of what brand and how you like it.
Thanks, Greg

I picked up a use Mi-T-M HSP-3003-3MGH | Gasoline | Direct Drive | Mi-T-M off Craigslist this weekend. It has

Honda gas engine that does 3,000ps at 3gpm. A hair more volume, but about what you get for a standard cheap home gamer gas pressure washer. Bigger commercial ones will hit 4,000psi, but that's well into paint stripping territory. 120v is well under half the pressure & half the volume. 240v electric would probably have enough power for me. I have plenty of 240v up in the shop, but cant rely on it elsewhere. So I went with gas so I can use it to clean the deck & other stuff.

Assuming it works ok, the old cold gas pressure washer will get sold off in the spring. Its fall in Colorado, so mid 60s during the day & below freezing at night. Will likely wash the tractor & crwaler this weekend, then re-winterize it before evening.

 

[Gregster613]

I picked up a use Mi-T-M HSP-3003-3MGH | Gasoline | Direct Drive | Mi-T-M off Craigslist this weekend. It has

Honda gas engine that does 3,000ps at 3gpm. A hair more volume, but about what you get for a standard cheap home gamer gas pressure washer. Bigger commercial ones will hit 4,000psi, but that's well into paint stripping territory. 120v is well under half the pressure & half the volume. 240v electric would probably have enough power for me. I have plenty of 240v up in the shop, but cant rely on it elsewhere. So I went with gas so I can use it to clean the deck & other stuff.

Assuming it works ok, the old cold gas pressure washer will get sold off in the spring. Its fall in Colorado, so mid 60s during the day & below freezing at night. Will likely wash the tractor & crwaler this weekend, then re-winterize it before evening.

Fallon, It'll be interesting to see/hear how you like that brand, I looked at them also but (new) they were pricey! Seem to have a fairly good reputation though. So it will be interesting to hear how it works out for you. Thanks for keeping me informed; I'm still looking for one and could be swayed toward Mi-T-M if it sounds like a worthwhile, trouble free machine.

 

[oosik]

If you grease regular - gotta wipe up regular. Otherwise - gonna look like the tar baby.