Oil & Fuel Should I do the 50 hour service?

[TripleR]

OMG, OMG.. Blasphemy, Blasphemy I say.:laughing
:shocked:

James K0UA

Consider me chastised.

 

[ricklman]

Something else to consider... My Kioti manual says to check the torque on the wheel lugs at 50 hrs... Pfffttt. Who checks their lug nuts after 50 hours?
So, I did and guess what? There were 2 to 3 lugs/bolts on every tire that were at least 3/4 turn below torque.

 

[kco]

Something else to consider... My Kioti manual says to check the torque on the wheel lugs at 50 hrs... Pfffttt. Who checks their lug nuts after 50 hours?
So, I did and guess what? There were 2 to 3 lugs/bolts on every tire that were at least 3/4 turn below torque.

Same here. The rears did not turn after the first servicing but the fronts had one or two bolts per wheel that turned slightly at the next couple of checks (i.e. 100 & 150 hrs). Since then none have moved (now at 328 hrs), so perhaps they just settle in.

I also found 2 to 4 loader frame bolts turned slightly the first several checks (at 25 hr intervals). My dealer recommended reinstalling with blue loctite. I did that and they have not moved since.

 

[displacedPA]

Like said, change engine oil once a year, in low hour use.

I was wondering a similar thing i have 34 hour on my B2320 and it is nearing one year old. So should i wait for 50 hours? i was going to with the the trans ect but was thinking i would change the engine oil before then. I have not been tractoring much lately and not sure ill get to 50 hours for a while longer.

 

[Bluegill2]

I was wondering a similar thing i have 34 hour on my B2320 and it is nearing one year old. So should i wait for 50 hours? i was going to with the the trans ect but was thinking i would change the engine oil before then. I have not been tractoring much lately and not sure ill get to 50 hours for a while longer.

I'd change the oil at one year, even if it hasn't hit 50 hrs yet. The trans can wait.

 

[k0ua]

Something else to consider... My Kioti manual says to check the torque on the wheel lugs at 50 hrs... Pfffttt. Who checks their lug nuts after 50 hours?
So, I did and guess what? There were 2 to 3 lugs/bolts on every tire that were at least 3/4 turn below torque.

I had 2 or 3 that turned also. And several of the loader mount bolts. and the Quick Attach actuation handle pivot bolt was so loose the bolt almost fell out. and the small bolts that hold the pins on the loader, by the grease zerks, were all loose on one side, and tight on the other.. On had almost fell out, I guess the guy just missed one side or something.. Moral of the story, 50 hours is a good time to crawl all over your tractor. Machinery is Machinery, and it will all need maintenance sooner or later... better sooner

James K0UA

 

[radrock]

I normally stick pretty strictly with the Operator Manual, but in this case I have to concur with everyone else and ricklman has some good advice, use it. I realize I am committing tractor heresy and putting my TBN membership at risk, but personally if I used a tractor no more than that, I would just put my money in the bank and rent one when needed.

Drive it to the mailbox or something haha. What I want to do is videotape everyone jumping up and down on their seats. I could probably make some money on AFV!!!

 

[k0ua]

Drive it to the mailbox or something haha. What I want to do is videotape everyone jumping up and down on their seats. I could probably make some money on AFV!!!

I looked around carefully before I did that on the Kubota.. It would have made a funny vid.. picture an old fat Wiley Coyote..standing on a 4 inch by 6 inch steel plate with one foot. and jumping up and down for all he is worth..:laughing:

James K0UA

 

[radrock]

I looked around carefully before I did that on the Kubota.. It would have made a funny vid.. picture an old fat Wiley Coyote..standing on a 4 inch by 6 inch steel plate with one foot. and jumping up and down for all he is worth..:laughing:

James K0UA

I can picture it now

 

[ricklman]

I was wondering a similar thing i have 34 hour on my B2320 and it is nearing one year old. So should i wait for 50 hours? i was going to with the the trans ect but was thinking i would change the engine oil before then. I have not been tractoring much lately and not sure ill get to 50 hours for a while longer.

Sounds like you need to apply yourself I see this as a challenge as to whether you can get your 50 hours seat time in before the tractors birthday!!

Clock's ticking and TAG, you're it!