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Go to John Deere and get a can of multi purpose spray lube and soak those fittings several times. This product is a penetrating and lubricating oil combined. It costs about $8 for a tall can. I use it on the farm all the time.
Both atf and power steering fluid are similar as hydraulic fluid. However atf has detergents and friction modifiers added that the automatic transmission requires.
If jump starting directly to one or both batteries connect jumper cables positive to positive and negative to negative Just like you normally would if 12 volt system.
If you want to get the most life out of injection pump and injectors with ULSD always add one of the high quality diesel additives at the proper dose to every tank. It will also run more quite and smoother!
Ok that makes sense. I never have started an engine on a stand like this before. Maybe a few times on a floor cradle stand that was more stable. Thanks
That loud rattle sounds good to me on a really cold morning! Sounds a lot better than a grinding starter with no start!
Just let it warm up good before you take off! Full synthetic Rotella is what I use in winter time!
I have watched this also before and it always concerns me if proper amounts off each product are added as specified from each manufacture. I have seen these bearing test machines with grease in person and believe there is room for operator error in some of the comparisons. Remember it is one...
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