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Read articles →This is a pre-operation checklist walkaround for the LS MT226HE, not a review or demo. Ashton Pierce points out where to check hydraulic/power steering fluid, engine oil, fuel filter and water drain, axle gear oil, radiator coolant level, radiator screen, air filter, battery terminals, and loader grease points, explaining what to look for at each spot. Useful for new owners wanting a routine 8-10 hour maintenance run-through, not buying research.
Posted by the TRACTORCITY channel, presented by an owner-operator (Ashton Pierce) sharing routine maintenance habits from actual use of the tractor.
If the loader is in the air, the hydraulic lines fill with fluid and the fluid level reading in the reservoir will be off.
Make sure the tractor is level, remove the fill cap on the side opposite the breather cap, and check the gauge inside it.
Pump grease into each nipple until you see the old grease come out, meaning there is no metal on metal friction.
Every eight to ten hours, or ideally every time before you use the tractor, which takes under ten minutes.
