Your tractor suddenly stops at a crucial time of the work week, in between the time you had for planting. Lost field days, an unplanned repair bill and a late crop all follow. A morning of checking could avoid days of downtime, but no routine can guarantee a trouble-free season, and it can be highly useful if you want to extend tractor life. Start 2 to 4 weeks before planting, tillage or harvest.<\/p>\n
This tractor maintenance checklist covers 10 practical checks for seasonal tractor maintenance, from tractor oil and filter change, hydraulics, to the PTO and tyres. Whether you run a compact Solis<\/a> or a high-horsepower model, these checks apply to your tractor. Each check lists the warning signs and what to do about them. Here\u2019s what to check and why.<\/p>\n Engine oil keeps metal parts from grinding against each other. Old oil breaks down, carries dirt, stops protecting the engine, and the filter can only hold so much grit before it clogs. A fresh tractor oil and filter change before heavy seasonal work is a small job that protects the engine you rely on every day. It’s one of the simplest tractor service tips you can follow.<\/p>\n Park on level ground, switch off and wait a few minutes so oil settles into the sump, the pan under the engine. Read the dipstick and top up with the grade your manual lists. For a full tractor oil and filter change, drain the oil, fit a new filter and refill to the mark. Fresh oil helps extend tractor life.<\/p>\n Check 1: Engine Oil & Filter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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