Great video! I'm not sure if it's stated explicitly in the video... If you look, you'll notice that the zerks they are greasing are clean and shiny. That's important - that the zerks get wiped clean, and that the tip of the grease gun stays out of the dirt - to assure that you're not pushing dirt into the zerk, as that would be injecting it directly into the critical fit you're trying to protect with grease.
We have a Kubota tractorthat may be the same model. We use it for some brush cutting and some rear blade work. The thing is built like a tank. 🎉 We also have a Grand L that we bought almost 2 years ago that is probably twice the size and horsepower. It, of course, has a front-end loader and a Hydrostat transmission to make loader work easy.
Another thing I do when greasing things like front axle spindles and bushhog tail wheels is to take the weight off them when greasing. When greasing them with the weight on them most of the grease just comes out the top, If you take the weight off most of the grease comes out the bottom where it does some good. If you have a loader just raise the front tractor wheels off the ground, if you don't have a loader you have to use a jack. On things like bushhog tail wheels, just raise them with the 3 point while greasing.
Great stuff. I ordered the lube shuttle and I’m getting a lot of. Done but can’t fit it in some hard to get to places fitting is to long any advice? Thanks in advance
Thanks Mike and Sam. I tell people all the time to grease their tractor and equipment. I amazes me how many people either don't fully understand the need or the timely application of such. I personally use grease with 3% molybdenum for my tractor loader pins and bushings. I think that is the best possible lubrication and preventive maintenance item I can use to prolong the life of my loader. I actually have 3 different grease guns with three different types of greases in them, each one for a specific use and operation for my tractor, implements and lawn equipment. Thanks again for the great video sir.
That battery powered Lube Shuttle is sure talking to me after I just wrestled my Dewalt battery powered gun to refill it today... I had to wrestle that thing to get the new tube of grease in it like old Jim Fowler wrestling the Anaconda on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (while Marlon Perkins sat and drank Martini's with the natives)!
I got my dad the Milwaukee battery powered grease gun and it works great on his Cat, New Holland .... Also grease your implements too!! Everything but my box blade has a zerk.
At 10:12.. “”You can blow yours seals out”. That’s my BIGGEST concern. I know where my zerts are. I know I need to grease them. How MUCH or OFTEN will be damaging these important points to grease???
About 8 hrs of use, about a pump or 2 of grease. If you're worried about the seals, one pump is better than nothing. Loader grease points, I always do two or more, depending on how worn they are, and if dirt and water got in there. Remember, some grease is better than no grease, and grease after use so you don't forget to grease it
@@JrsGaragePa Thanks! I AM worried about the seals… so I was wondering if a “rule of thumb” would be “grease until you see grease coming out of the seals, as I have been told, is a good measuring stick.
In a perfect world you would just add the right amount of grease, but look at it this way, I'd rather have blown seals and too much grease than good seals and not enough grease. It's not the end of the world if you blow out your seals, you'll just need to grease more often to keep grease in and any impurities pushed out. Things like loader pins don't have seals, it's just a pin though a hole, you are perfectly fine greasing them until you see grease coming out.
Just because a tractor is brand new dose not mean it's greased property. When I bought my new Massey Ferguson CG 1723e i noticed the dealership had greased everything (at the zirks) , about 5 hours into break-in I could hear creaking up frout when I operated the bucket, I went 🤔, and grabbed the grease gun, it was clear the factory did not grease the pins, the dealership only shot a few pumps in, it took a bunch of grease to get it to shoot out the bushing ends. had I only gave it a shot or two every 10 hours) it would have taken many many hour's before the loader was PROPERLY lubed. Never assume anything when it comes to machines and the manufacturers or dealerships.
thanks, Mike for the info. Question: I have a 5 ft. rotary cutter that I installed a new PTO shaft onto awhile back and obviously the zerk fittings are new on it but they will not accept much grease at all from my grease gun. I've removed them and they are clear, the u-joints are clear, and the grease gun actually works well. Any input here? thanks
I'm not sure what's going on there, but it would concern me. If you're getting the grease in until a little oozes out, you're fine, if not, I'd predict that the grease gun may not have adequate pressure to get past the resistance in the new shaft. I wouldn't want to run it too long until the issue was resolved. You might take it back where you bought it and have them determine why it's not taking grease. Good luck!
I grease the u joint at the flywheel on my 1025r religiously because i do NOT! want to have to replace it anytime soon. hit everything else while I'm at it.
appreciate how you show what a "tire rod end is". Your tutorials on how to run a tractor, Mike, have proven invaluable to me. And my tractor.
Great video! I'm not sure if it's stated explicitly in the video... If you look, you'll notice that the zerks they are greasing are clean and shiny. That's important - that the zerks get wiped clean, and that the tip of the grease gun stays out of the dirt - to assure that you're not pushing dirt into the zerk, as that would be injecting it directly into the critical fit you're trying to protect with grease.
Wow this is useful - some of these I've never done! didn't know about them. I'll be looking under for them now! thanks Mike
We have a Kubota tractorthat may be the same model. We use it for some brush cutting and some rear blade work. The thing is built like a tank. 🎉 We also have a Grand L that we bought almost 2 years ago that is probably twice the size and horsepower. It, of course, has a front-end loader and a Hydrostat transmission to make loader work easy.
Sam knows, thankyou for sharing this educational maintenance video
Can't wait to grease up my tractor for the spring season!
Another thing I do when greasing things like front axle spindles and bushhog tail wheels is to take the weight off them when greasing. When greasing them with the weight on them most of the grease just comes out the top, If you take the weight off most of the grease comes out the bottom where it does some good. If you have a loader just raise the front tractor wheels off the ground, if you don't have a loader you have to use a jack. On things like bushhog tail wheels, just raise them with the 3 point while greasing.
I didn't know that. Thanks.
Appreciate you both! Thank you Sam and Mike for your time and instruction. All the best!!
Great stuff. I ordered the lube shuttle and I’m getting a lot of. Done but can’t fit it in some hard to get to places fitting is to long any advice? Thanks in advance
Thanks Mike and Sam. I tell people all the time to grease their tractor and equipment. I amazes me how many people either don't fully understand the need or the timely application of such. I personally use grease with 3% molybdenum for my tractor loader pins and bushings. I think that is the best possible lubrication and preventive maintenance item I can use to prolong the life of my loader. I actually have 3 different grease guns with three different types of greases in them, each one for a specific use and operation for my tractor, implements and lawn equipment. Thanks again for the great video sir.
That battery powered Lube Shuttle is sure talking to me after I just wrestled my Dewalt battery powered gun to refill it today... I had to wrestle that thing to get the new tube of grease in it like old Jim Fowler wrestling the Anaconda on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (while Marlon Perkins sat and drank Martini's with the natives)!
My brother and I used to say, "Get him Jim!" all the time to each other.
Great video, Mike. One of your best in several months.
If you haul your tractor, don't forget your trailer axles and a little grease on the hitch ball as well.
Thanks Guys, you guys always remind us of the important things. God bless. Sub since the early days fromConnecticut. God bless
I got my dad the Milwaukee battery powered grease gun and it works great on his Cat, New Holland ....
Also grease your implements too!! Everything but my box blade has a zerk.
Another super useful video!
At 10:12.. “”You can blow yours seals out”. That’s my BIGGEST concern. I know where my zerts are. I know I need to grease them. How MUCH or OFTEN will be damaging these important points to grease???
About 8 hrs of use, about a pump or 2 of grease. If you're worried about the seals, one pump is better than nothing. Loader grease points, I always do two or more, depending on how worn they are, and if dirt and water got in there. Remember, some grease is better than no grease, and grease after use so you don't forget to grease it
@@JrsGaragePa Thanks! I AM worried about the seals… so I was wondering if a “rule of thumb” would be “grease until you see grease coming out of the seals, as I have been told, is a good measuring stick.
In a perfect world you would just add the right amount of grease, but look at it this way, I'd rather have blown seals and too much grease than good seals and not enough grease. It's not the end of the world if you blow out your seals, you'll just need to grease more often to keep grease in and any impurities pushed out.
Things like loader pins don't have seals, it's just a pin though a hole, you are perfectly fine greasing them until you see grease coming out.
Great tips Mike. Have a great day.
Fantastic advise........
Great info guys! Thanks!
Just because a tractor is brand new dose not mean it's greased property. When I bought my new Massey Ferguson CG 1723e i noticed the dealership had greased everything (at the zirks) , about 5 hours into break-in I could hear creaking up frout when I operated the bucket, I went 🤔, and grabbed the grease gun, it was clear the factory did not grease the pins, the dealership only shot a few pumps in, it took a bunch of grease to get it to shoot out the bushing ends. had I only gave it a shot or two every 10 hours) it would have taken many many hour's before the loader was PROPERLY lubed. Never assume anything when it comes to machines and the manufacturers or dealerships.
thanks, Mike for the info.
Question: I have a 5 ft. rotary cutter that I installed a new PTO shaft onto awhile back and obviously the zerk fittings are new on it but they will not accept much grease at all from my
grease gun. I've removed them and they are clear, the u-joints are clear, and the grease gun actually works well.
Any input here? thanks
I'm not sure what's going on there, but it would concern me. If you're getting the grease in until a little oozes out, you're fine, if not, I'd predict that the grease gun may not have adequate pressure to get past the resistance in the new shaft. I wouldn't want to run it too long until the issue was resolved. You might take it back where you bought it and have them determine why it's not taking grease. Good luck!
Grease, oil and many other lubricants are the lifeblood of a machine. I also pay a lot of attention to tire pressures.
my pedals need grease?...I will have to check that out
Some tractors don't have grease fittings on the pedals, but some do.
Mine don't, but you can give them a shot of lube or penetrating oil like WD-40 or Seafoam. Any and all pivot points should receive some lube.
I grease the u joint at the flywheel on my 1025r religiously because i do NOT! want to have to replace it anytime soon. hit everything else while I'm at it.
What is the brand and model of the grease gun you're using?
Go back to 4:10 of the video. He addresses your question in detail.
It's a Lube Shuttle, available here: asktractormike.com/products-for-sale/grease-guns-and-grease/
Grease is the cheapest insurance around.
I never grease my tractors. My wife does.
If you have a pastor and know how to do stuff, you never have a day off. 🤣🤣