What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

[LS Tractor Owner]

I do the barrel with hand crank pump. Got an inconvenient place for it right now, so I can't really fill directly from the barrel. I use a one gallon jug, crank the fuel into it, then pour into the tank. Once I get this shed built, I'll rearrange so I can do it right. This temporary gig showed me I get 16 cranks per gallon, so I can use that later to count cranks to know how much goes in. With a 6 gallon tank, it won't be too much trouble. For a bigger tank, that might be a lot of cranking.

I guess my filler cap is a bit forward of that one. No problem to stand beside even with the tiller or BH mounted.

The MT125 was no problem for me, it is about 2 ft lower and on the fender. The 3025 has 43 inch tall tires, then it is another 8-10 inches above those, about shoulder level (I am 6 ft tall).
I looked at some hand crank transfer pumps, but they were way too expensive vs. just hand filling with a can.

Now, the pump that Papachaz listed would be worth the gamble of $10. I had a similar one that I purchased for a fish tank a few years ago.... did not work all that good, so never gave it a thought.

So, with that in mind, Papachaz, how well / fast does that one work? Would it work if the can was sitting on the floorboard?

So far this winter, I go through a tank about every 3 weeks, summer will be about every 2 weeks. I have a clean 55 gal drum, but I do not want to have fuel just sitting around. Our temps can vary as much as 50 degrees from day / night, so condensation is a big problem. Plus the logistics to get the barrel filled....

 

[Diggin It]

I looked at some hand crank transfer pumps, but they were way too expensive vs. just hand filling with a can..

HF's showing them for $50, but I don't remember paying that. I'm too cheap to pay that, so I probably had a coupon or got it on sale. I remember 20-something.

 

[Diggin It]

Found out the Blue Djinn don't like 20 degrees. Gave it about a 15-20 count on the GPs, then to start. Did the BIG shimmyshake!!! Bout rattled the hood off, then stalled. Gave it another 20 count, then started again and it still shook for a bit before smoothing out.

 

[RSR]

Found out the Blue Djinn don't like 20 degrees. Gave it about a 15-20 count on the GPs, then to start. Did the BIG shimmyshake!!! Bout rattled the hood off, then stalled. Gave it another 20 count, then started again and it still shook for a bit before smoothing out.

I was a little concerned this morning as I needed to clear some snow, and it was -13 outside. My tractor is in the garage, but it was well below freezing in there. I cycled the glow plugs twice, and she fired right up no problem. (I have an LS as well).

Best decision I made was listening to folks who said if you do a lot of snow removal, get a cab. -13 outside, balmy warm inside as I sip on my hot chocolate.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Found out the Blue Djinn don't like 20 degrees. Gave it about a 15-20 count on the GPs, then to start. Did the BIG shimmyshake!!! Bout rattled the hood off, then stalled. Gave it another 20 count, then started again and it still shook for a bit before smoothing out.

Do you have any additives in the fuel? An once to 1 1/2 once’s in 5 gal of power service white bottle does wonders!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I use 1 1/2 ounces in 5 gal, the 3025 starts up first cycle of GPs, about 8 seconds, coughs once or twice, but then is smooth. This was when it was 8 degrees overnight, 15 degrees when she started....

 

[Racenut]

Got the grill guard upgraded to hopefully keep the LS from getting a black eye.

 

[Doofy]

Got the grill guard upgraded to hopefully keep the LS from getting a black eye.

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Looks good! I need to do the same.

 

[Diggin It]

Yeah, there's PSW in the go-juice. Ran fine after that first few seconds.

I've been planning on some stainless steel expanded metal so I don't have to paint it.

 

[PCABE5]

Avenger,

Heard you mention in your video a ‘fix’ for the turbo failure that came up on the New Holland’s a while back-did you get an actual TSB number regarding the ‘fix’-I’m wanting to get my XR4155 upgraded if there is a fix-I’d probably go to the same place that you’re having it done by.

Just to clear up what could be some confusion about the turbo failure. It had nothing to do with DPF regeneration. Rather it had to do with oil weight being to heavy and revving the motor to quickly after startup when it's really cold.

So the software will disable the throttle if ambient and coolant temperatures are within a set of parameters. It may also follow NH and recommend 0-40 oil.