Tc24d maintenance for "new" owner

[dnberg]

Hi all -- new to the forum, new to owning a tractor. Just purchased a tc24d with 137 hours, going to pick up this weekend. 3PH looks like it's never been used, so maybe just used for mowing. Would appreciate suggestions on maintenance I should perform before first use? It seems I should assume that it needs maintenance no matter what the seller says, and it would give me an opportunity to start my own maint record. Thanks.

 

[Erik]

welcome to the forums.
I'd change all the fluids & filters, and grease every zirk I could find.

 

[jwstewar]

I agree with Erik. Also check the inner and outer air filters.

If it has a FEL on it, you may want to check with a dealer to see if it had the recall performed on it. There was an issue where the hydraulic elbows could get smashed and allow the loader to lose pressure. Who knows what could happen should that occur.

Also check the seat mounts. There have been a few of them know for cracking (including mine). NH fixed mine, but I was just out of warranty at the time. At this stage, they probably wouldn't fix yours, but would hate to see you get in a situation where the seat belt didn't hold you in.

Check the lug nuts on the left front wheel. There were a bunch of them where the left front wheel came off - though by this number of hours that probably would've already happened.

They are good little tractors. Good luck with it. I love mine.

 

[dnberg]

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the feedback. --Duane

 

[OhioTC18]

dnberg,
If it does have a FEL, make sure to check all of the mounting bolts for tightness. Also go over the mower deck, if so equipped. Check all bolts. Check all lug nuts, member jwstewar had some come loose if I remember right.