{"id":102,"date":"2017-05-18T21:13:58","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T11:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/?p=102"},"modified":"2017-05-23T20:06:29","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T10:06:29","slug":"full-size-agricultural-tractor-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/?p=102","title":{"rendered":"Full size Agricultural Tractor service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maxresdefault-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0These tractors range from your smaller Massey Ferguson TEA20 right up to the dual-wheel at each corner monsters that are used for harvesting crops.<\/p>\n<p>Typically used on commercial\u00a0farms and equipped with diesel\u00a0engines (3, 4 or 6 cylinder engines) our service includes the following operations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform all checks (on everything \u2013 look at &amp; test everything)<\/li>\n<li>Flush engine oil with X-1R Engine Flush (this helps break up any oil deposits and thin the oil out so it drains more easily)<\/li>\n<li>Replace engine oil<\/li>\n<li>Replace engine oil filter<\/li>\n<li>Add X-1R Engine Treatment\u00a0(a friction-reduction additive)<\/li>\n<li>Replace fuel filter<\/li>\n<li>Add X-1R\u00a0Diesel Treatment (a fuel additive that helps clean fuel lines and treat the fuel for things like algae contamination)<\/li>\n<li>Replace air filters (the air filtration arrangement is typically an outer air filter that is quite large and a smaller inner air filter)<\/li>\n<li>Grease all points<\/li>\n<li>Sharpen blades<\/li>\n<li>Test operate<\/li>\n<li>Degrease &amp; wash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/110949.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/110949-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/110949-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/110949.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dc4baaedae060bfb814d96e625126d1b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dc4baaedae060bfb814d96e625126d1b-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dc4baaedae060bfb814d96e625126d1b-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dc4baaedae060bfb814d96e625126d1b.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/a>Other more common maintenance items that are done every few years include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replace hydraulic filter &amp; fluid &#8211; typically every 2 years.<\/li>\n<li>Replace battery \u2013 typically every 3 -5 years. Cold weather and infrequent use will cause them to wear out quicker \u2013 regular starting and running through colder\/infrequent use periods will help maintain it in good health. Checking &amp; topping up the individual cells with deionised water to the correct level (unless it\u2019s a maintenance-free battery) will also help maintain it in good good health and last longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being diesel engines they may also require the glow plugs to be changed &#8211; typically indicated when very difficult to start.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6170M_studio_1024x700-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6170M_studio_1024x700-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6170M_studio_1024x700-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6170M_studio_1024x700.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some models are 4WD so they have front differentials &#8211; checking the oil level in this is an extra item. 4WD is a great addition if you have steep hills on your property and\/or heavy loads to tow.<\/p>\n<p>Usually there are implements attached at the 3 point linkage at the rear &#8211; like a slasher &#8211; that we usually service at the same time &#8211; greasing and lubricating the various joints\/moving parts and a thorough visual check followed by a solid test.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/?page_id=14\">Contact Us<\/a> today to discuss servicing of your tractor and implements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/agri1-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/agri1-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/agri1.jpg 549w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MF135_45-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MF135_45-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MF135_45.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0These tractors range from your smaller Massey Ferguson TEA20 right up to the dual-wheel at each corner monsters that are used for harvesting crops. Typically used on commercial\u00a0farms and equipped with diesel\u00a0engines (3, 4 or 6 cylinder engines) our service includes the following operations: Perform all checks (on everything \u2013 look at &amp; test everything) &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/?p=102\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Full size Agricultural Tractor service<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-servicing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=102"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109,"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102\/revisions\/109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glmfs.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}