Fuel the Tractor and Maintenance Check
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Tractor University: Proper Mower Deck Setup for Brush Hogging
What happens here
To ensure the tractor is ready for operation, drive the John Deere 5065 tractor to a fuel tank. The host uses a 100-gallon UWS aluminum fuel tank and toolbox combo mounted in the bed of his 1999 Dodge Ram 5.9L gas engine pickup truck. He explains the pump and filter system (Colortek filter) and mentions the issue of water condensation in the fuel tank, suggesting a fuel-water separator might be needed. He provides a tip on acquiring such fuel tanks at a significant discount by asking car dealerships for 'take-offs' from work trucks.
Goal: Ensure the tractor has sufficient, clean fuel for operation.
Tools and materials
- 100-Gallon Fuel Tank/Toolbox Combo UWS — Storing and dispensing fuel
- Electric Fuel Pump — Transferring fuel from the tank to the tractor
- Fuel Filter Colortek — Filtering fuel during transfer
- John Deere 5065 Tractor John Deere — To be refueled
- Pickup Truck with Fuel Tank Dodge Ram — Transporting and dispensing fuel
- Diesel Fuel Unspecified — Fueling the tractor