winter prep

[henrysMFGC2310TBL]

I will be storing my 2310 outside under the lean-to and would like advice on what you do to winterize the tractor. I will be checking the anti freeze strength and putting something in the fuel(what do you use). Any other advice? Thanks.

 

[RoyJackson]

Some guys go to a lighter weight oil...I don't, but I'm quite a bit south of you.
Main thing I'd do is add a block heater. My tractor is kept in a garage most of the time, but having had a diesel pickup...even if the glow plugs or intake heater does the job, it's so much easier on the engine with a block heater.
Trickle charger on the battery might be advisable too.

As far as the fuel, I use Power Service or Sea Foam. Make sure you run the engine a bit to get the winterized fuel throughout the fuel system.

 

[Wacky]

Also I would recommend to fill the tank completely to eliminate the possibility of condensation in the tank.

 

[ray66v]

Also I would recommend to fill the tank completely to eliminate the possibility of condensation in the tank.

That won't hurt. But, with the tank being plastic, your not really going to get condensation.

An often over looked item is the owners manual recommends changing the antifreeze yearly.

I no longer do that. But I do use fleet antifreeze for diesel engines, and add diesel additive annually until it tests good.