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Seasonal maintenance checklist

A year-round planner so the work gets done before the busy season, not during it.

Every tractor has its own service schedule, so treat this as a planner you adapt to the manual. It organizes the season, not the intervals.

Spring: get ready to work

• Walk-around and fluid checks per the manual
• Battery charged, cables clean and tight
• Air filter, fuel filter and oil changes due since last season
• Grease every point the manual lists
• Tires checked, ballast checked and hitch hardware inspected
• Implements: shear bolts, blades, bearings, shields and hoses

Summer: keep it cool and clean

• Clear the radiator and screens often in dusty or chaffy work
• Watch temperature and hydraulic fluid for signs of heat
• Check belts and hose condition after long runs
• Keep fuel clean and the tank full to cut condensation
• Fire extinguisher charged and within reach

Fall: finish strong, then protect it

• Wash the machine and look for leaks and wear while it is clean
• Service due at the end of the season, per your manual
• Replace worn tires, blades, teeth and wear edges before next spring
• Treat or drain fuel as your manual and fuel supplier recommend
• Drain or protect water in implements, sprayers and pumps

Winter: storage and plans

• Store under cover, off damp ground and out of the weather where you can
• Battery stored charged or on a maintainer
• Lower implements to rest on stands or blocks, not on tires or hydraulics
• Order parts and repairs in the off season
• Update your maintenance log and next year’s budget