New^2 Holland Owner...Almost

[deltatango]

Airbiscuit, I drained all old fuel as directed. I just had to purge the system of what was already in the pump and injectors. Any suggestions on injector cleaners or fuel treatments that actually work?

 

[airbiscuit]

Here is what I use. You also see it in all the truck stops.

 

[deltatango]

Here is what I use. You also see it in all the truck stops. View attachment 457404

Thanks!

Here she is. My wife has decided to name her Holly. I am sure not a first around here. I haven't been married long, but its been long enough to know not to argue.



Oil changes are coming up next. Engine, HST, and hydraulic. Any other recommendations on brand, type, and visco other than what the manual says?

The FEL seemed like it was just able to start to lift the front tires off of the ground, but it couldn't get them clear. Hopefully, with filter change I'll see an increase in performance. The FEL should be able to easily pick up the front of the tractor correct?

 

[airbiscuit]

Do you have an owner's manual? That will help show lubrication points. Rotella seems to be the standard for engine oil. I plan to use synthetic oil that is formulated for diesels for my next oil change. Put in new air, oil, hydraulic and HST filters. I use genuine NH hydraulic fluid. You can probably find generic cheaper, but I figure it's not that much more to keep my hydro happy. Bigger jugs are cheaper. Don't forget to check oil in front differential. Check antifreeze level and concentration. Grease every Zerk. Check the air in the tires. Wash it.

You have no idea how much fun you are going to have.

 

[jimmysisson]

Not all small Boomers can lift the front via loader down pressure as I recall. Yes, new fluids everywhere. Have fun.
Jim

 

[guyw]

With my TC18, you can get the front wheels off the ground if that is what you want to do - you just have to move the tractor forward a little while applying the down pressure and the front wheels will come right on up.

 

[deltatango]

With my TC18, you can get the front wheels off the ground if that is what you want to do - you just have to move the tractor forward a little while applying the down pressure and the front wheels will come right on up.

Thanks for the tip, I think my technique was off.

My plan for the fluids was to drain the fluids and change with fresh but leave the old filters in for about 10 min to catch garbage as it flushes through the system and into the filter. After letting it circulate, I would then install the new filters. Does this make any sense? I am just trying to avoid immediately gunking up >$100 in filter right after startup.

 

[airbiscuit]

I would go ahead and put a new oil filter in right away with the new oil.

 

[thcri]

I had a TC21D for a couple of years. It was a good little tractor. I would change all fluids and I would not under any circumstances use the old diesel fuel. I would get new and even then use the cleaners as said previously. Obviously you ran into the filter already so yes change that. The knocking can come even from having bad air filters. Change the inner and the outer. The hydraulic fluid can be expensing to change so I would wait with that until you know the motor is running fine.

 

[TheMan419]

My Boomer 24 can lift the front wheels off the ground with down pressure on the bucket no problem.

I agree change all the fluids and filters. Wait on the hydro until you know the engine is working, but don't do any heavy lifting with it until you change the hydro fluid.