New Tractor Checklist

[201648rider]

Is there a good checklist for taking delivery of new tractor? I've got one on the way and have read a few horror stories about bad assembly/missing fluids/painted over zerks. Looking for items that could be commonly missed to avoid future pains.
Thanks in advance,

 

[dirtydeed]

Congrats...

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[lewgar]

I would add, use all the functionality as soon as possible to find any issues. I took delivery of an MX5400 with BH92 and Laneshark.

The BH92 leaked badly, after 10-15 min of use with digging, not just moving it around in the air. 3 hydraulic valves are bad which they are replacing the whole BH92 hydraulic control block.

Trips back and forth are an inconvenience for me, not to mention being without the tractor to do work.

Also found a slow leak, bad hydraulic crimp on a hose once using the Laneshark for a few hours, it was slow leak that only was apparent after some use. If it did not puddle, I would probably have said normal hydraulic fluid couple drips and walked away.

I know this could happen with anything, I do not blame the dealer, but I think it would be important to use the attachments and implements as soon as possible after taking delivery.

 

[Nicfin36]

You've probably read some posts with my comments, so I am repeating myself. But, it might not hurt to check hydraulic lines to make sure they are tight. I had one spin loose at the filter under my foot. It was probably not tightened enough when they plumbed for my backhoe.

Check ALL your fluids and take the time to unscrew the front axle plug or dipstick if a 4 wheel drive model. I procrastinated and found out I had maybe 1 1/2 quarts at most in my axle after 30 hours of use.

Check and make sure you have an air filter.

You might want to go ahead and make sure your wheel lug nuts are tight.

I did go ahead and give all the zerks under the tractor a squirt or two of grease.

Just assume nothing has been done properly on your tractor.