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Phil - MO

11-12-2003 05:13:24




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I checked back posts and couldn't see anything on winterizing a JD 450 crawler loader. Do I need to put something in the diesel fuel like a stablizer? Also, I seem to run just into the hot side of the temp gauge. If I don't let it idle for a few minutes before shutting down, the radiator will boil over. Is this normal? Also the crawler was rewired before I got it. The ameter is reversed. Is there two wires, and can I just reverse them? Phil

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Brokenwrench

11-12-2003 07:52:41




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 Re: winterizing in reply to Phil - MO, 11-12-2003 05:13:24  
You should add a fuel conditioner which helps keep the fuel from jelling,disperses water. Add the conditioner and top off the fuel and run the tractor for a half hour to get the treated fuel into the filters/pumps. Might pay to change the engine oil and filter, and fuel filters,and grease the entire machine. The radiator could be clogged externally with dirt or grease, blow out the fins with compressed air or a pressure washer being carefull not to damage the fins. If the radiator is clean externally, then it could be starting to clog up on the inside,the fan belt could be loose,partially stuck thermostat,or has a compression leak into the cooling system. If you are running straight water,drain the cooling system and block if temperatures are expected to go below 32. If the tractor is not going to be run at all,and sit outside, then tape the exhaust closed, and bag and tape the precleaner. It should be parked on some logs or old tires to keep the tracks off the ground. Also if it not going to be run, remove the batteries, charge them and store them in a cool dry place. The wires can be reversed on the back of the ammeter to correct that problem.

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Phil - MO

11-12-2003 10:45:07




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 Re: Re: winterizing in reply to Brokenwrench, 11-12-2003 07:52:41  
The crawler is on the farm, 125 miles away right now, but this reminds me. I got off the crawler to do something, and thought I noticed the air going through the radiator was going from the motor toward the bucket through the radiator. I was going to check it when I was done but forgot. Surely this is like all tractors and cars. It wouldn't be possible to turn the fan blades the wrong way? This JD 450 motor was rebuilt by the JD dealer 200 hours ago after the machine was turned over by vandals, before I purchased it. Phil

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J Kirsch

11-12-2003 14:30:12




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 Re: Re: Re: winterizing in reply to Phil - MO, 11-12-2003 10:45:07  
Quite often the fan on a loader will blow the air toward the front of the machine to keep the dust & dirt that is spilled while loading from being sucked into the radiator. A dozer on the other hand will usually pull air in the front and blow it toward the rear of the machine. Check your radiator for being plugged up with dirt, it's quite a common occurrence. Good luck. John in NY



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