Spring Start-Up Checklist for Tractors
A spring start-up checklist for tractors, covering fluids, battery, tires, hydraulics, and controls so each tractor is ready for the first day in the field.
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What is on this checklist
- Check battery and cables
- Check engine oil, coolant, and fuel
- Inspect belts and hoses
- Check tires and wheel hardware
- Test brakes, clutch, and steering
- Test lights, gauges, and horn
- Test hydraulics and the PTO
- Grease fittings per the manual
- Run the engine and look for leaks
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
For more in this area, see the farm equipment repair advice. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Not Just Tractors and Overalls: Redefining Agri-Cool at Texas Tech, and farming farm stories.