John Deere 4240 Maintenance

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  • Servicing and cleaning up our John Deere 4240.
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  • @johnwoods6751
    @johnwoods6751 3 роки тому +93

    Eric, thanks for the videos.
    I'm a disabled veteran, and it seems like my body is just deteriorating from all the meds I am on.
    I ran the weed eater for 5 minutes this week and my muscles are so sore I feel them at the slightest movement.
    I grew up on a farm, and I got it in my system, I can't drive my riding lawnmower without it causing a firestorm of aches.
    I really have enjoyed being your side. Kick. You are very generous.
    Thanks again.
    JD from Alabama.

    • @robynmorris2408
      @robynmorris2408 3 роки тому +11

      Thank you so much for your service. John, I will add you to my prayer list. Yes, sometimes the medications are just as mean as the disease.

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +6

      Thanks for your service! God Bless!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @tomstickney5500
      @tomstickney5500 3 роки тому +4

      @@jolive7953 thank you for your service john take care.

    • @brandeissports3436
      @brandeissports3436 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your service.

    • @williamdawson3353
      @williamdawson3353 3 роки тому +2

      Me too!

  • @maryelder312
    @maryelder312 3 роки тому +1

    Mom and I took over Dad’s farm after he passed.... I’m grateful I helped Dad fix things, and I can use tools... but glad to have your tips on things I didn’t do often... like tractor stuff.... thank you!

  • @susanmelton8525
    @susanmelton8525 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for continuing the family tradition of farming and making time to bring us along. American agriculture feeds the world.

  • @emmaleamcelhinney8650
    @emmaleamcelhinney8650 3 роки тому +17

    I always look forward to your “dry” humor in your videos. Got myself a hoody ordered about a week ago. Can’t wait to get it in!!

  • @aaronwarr34
    @aaronwarr34 3 роки тому +4

    4240 is one of of the best John Deere's large farm I work for has one on the mixer for the past 15 years. It had 25,000 hours on and they had to rebuild the motor, it's now pushing 60,000 and only major break was a new injection pump this summer.

  • @Fishing4moby
    @Fishing4moby 3 роки тому +20

    You gotta love that filter position. Makes a oil change extra messy.

    • @earlhollar1906
      @earlhollar1906 3 роки тому +2

      That's not bad. When they started turning the engines sideways in the cars 250 transmission for the front wheel drive on the 87 Oldsmobile you had to take off part of the passenger side fender well to get to the filter.( "To position the transaxle".) I usually change what autocorrect puts in there but this time I thought it was hilarious what it thought I said.

    • @EFCasual
      @EFCasual 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, that position is perfectly fine. Nothing wrong with an oily frame.

    • @larrygaarder8234
      @larrygaarder8234 2 роки тому

      @@EFCasual There is a small plug right under the filter housing that can be removed & put a small container under it so it will drain the oil from the filter before removal, but sometimes, when time doesn't allow, it is much faster to just let the oil run down the frame. Going to powerwash anyway.

  • @454book
    @454book 3 роки тому +22

    You iced out the "safety patrol" viewers with that subtle silent grin in putting those safety glasses on. Pretty slick. ; )

  • @dnvsmith5760
    @dnvsmith5760 3 роки тому

    Hi Erik, my wife Vickie and I love your channel. Thanks for share your work with us.

  • @danpeterson8957
    @danpeterson8957 3 роки тому +74

    Sign the covenant: "We the undersigned do solemnly pledge not to point out the obvious to 10thGD recognizing that Eric is profoundly intelligent and is probably doing so anyway."

    • @TheGamer-ux2lr
      @TheGamer-ux2lr 3 роки тому +5

      He certainly knows more then me when it comes to tractors.

    • @10thgenerationdairyman61
      @10thgenerationdairyman61  3 роки тому +11

      Haha profoundly intelligent? Not sure I'd go that far. I still have a lot to learn

    • @rearlt
      @rearlt 3 роки тому +3

      I affirm!

    • @bobnicholas2477
      @bobnicholas2477 3 роки тому +5

      @@10thgenerationdairyman61 That is the sign of a truly intelligent person.

    • @michaelg.5862
      @michaelg.5862 3 роки тому +4

      Never stop learning!

  • @ever4437
    @ever4437 3 роки тому +2

    We switched over to a10w-30 oil for colder weather and it makes it a ton easier to crank a diesel in cold weather.
    When it warms up the next oil change is back to the 15w-40 and we have no issues with wear on the engines.
    Just an FYI for you.

  • @garyhunter6030
    @garyhunter6030 3 роки тому +13

    The decals on the skid loader sure peeled off easy. I remember when they were pained on with a stencil.

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +3

      With 267K subscribers, it would be nice if the local dealership replaced the decals.

  • @matthewohler7186
    @matthewohler7186 3 роки тому +242

    The face you made putting the safety glasses on made me laugh 😁

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +8

      👍🏻👍🏻.... and then didn’t wear it them pressure washing. Hilarious 😂 😂😂

    • @danielalcantara5840
      @danielalcantara5840 3 роки тому +6

      Its funny cause you see this comment before opening the actual comment section, so I was just waiting for it to happen. Didn't disappoint🤣

    • @hoffmanlivestock8657
      @hoffmanlivestock8657 3 роки тому +2

      I just take my pliers and open the jaws across the bung and open it that way. But always seem to use the chisel on the breather bung 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

    • @robertcarnaz4326
      @robertcarnaz4326 3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha hilarious... where can I get a shirt???

    • @thisisconstruction.
      @thisisconstruction. 3 роки тому

      Love those are chair expert’s

  • @mikebrown1188
    @mikebrown1188 3 роки тому +9

    Your little smirk when putting on the safety glasses made me chuckle. Love your content of your videos. You do a great of making the simple tasks interesting.

  • @zacnee232
    @zacnee232 3 роки тому +5

    the safety glasses pause made my week i love it

  • @kanakamaoli9642
    @kanakamaoli9642 3 роки тому +21

    I laughed so hard when you put your safety glasses on maybe now UA-cam will promote you. Clean machinery is my pet peeve, a clean machine keeps making money. Good video Eric, Aloha brother🤙🏼from the Big Island

    • @earlhollar1906
      @earlhollar1906 3 роки тому +3

      Which one is the bid Island? Your other things(editing is) a little sketchy, but I totally agree with you on keeping the Machinery clean. You let the ink build up too much( and as much as){ it will smudge} the bills and then you're finished making money.
      You see you got to go back and check your comments at least two or three times because that little programmer in Sri Lanka thinks we don't speak the Queens English so good and likes to change everything you said with talk to text

    • @kanakamaoli9642
      @kanakamaoli9642 3 роки тому +2

      @@earlhollar1906 Good catch, Corrected, Aloha 🤙🏼

  • @nardyshu
    @nardyshu 3 роки тому +1

    Ini adalah video peternakan terbaik yang pernah saya lihat 🇲🇨🇲🇨

  • @daveshsb
    @daveshsb 3 роки тому +4

    Love your sense of humor - subtle but effective!

  • @BlazeDuskdreamer
    @BlazeDuskdreamer 3 роки тому +1

    Shirt ordered and I can't wait for it to get here! Love watching the power washes and see things go from dusty to shiny.

  • @ldeornellas
    @ldeornellas 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing part of your day. Wix makes good filters. Our local parts store is actually running their annual wix filter sale, time to stock up.

  • @pamelabrown3739
    @pamelabrown3739 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are the best. Your parents deserve credit on such great children. You all work so hard. Keep up the great work. Love the cows ❤️

  • @PRJay777
    @PRJay777 3 роки тому

    Love your channel for someone who loves milk, I say thank you for all your family does to keep the shelves full. God bless you guys with many years of amazing cows that produce maximum quality milk for you.

  • @trtj200
    @trtj200 3 роки тому +1

    Yard tractors and skid loaders are the most heartly abused machines on the farm. My Dad used to get hysterical when I'd pull our 4020 in the shop till I'd mention how many hours were on it! Still have it 1969 model with side counsel!

  • @margaretjones5572
    @margaretjones5572 3 роки тому +1

    So glad to see you continue to post!
    Big BIG "Thank You" for all your hard work "keeping in the loop" those who choose to be (and those who are are forced to become) armchair farmers.
    I love seeing what you're up to everytime you post a daily farm task.
    I miss using all the varied skills required to productively till God's Green Earth!
    Keep it real.
    Ps 143:8 Let me hear your loyal love in the morning...make known to me the way I should walk...
    FarmerMJ

  • @davidmcgee4525
    @davidmcgee4525 3 роки тому +2

    We had a new 3020 JD when I was a kid. - Nice to see yours cleaned.

  • @markushalstenberg3409
    @markushalstenberg3409 3 роки тому +1

    The look with the safety glasses . . ,
    great performence!
    Stay tuned!

  • @chadkillen8813
    @chadkillen8813 3 роки тому

    The content that you provide is very real and very practical. Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @TheGreatPOD
    @TheGreatPOD 3 роки тому

    Whoever sent you the filter wrench, good job, I don't do maintenance on Motors of any kind but I remember from my auto shop class way back in high school, those are incredibly useful tool. Great video.

  • @amanontheland7892
    @amanontheland7892 3 роки тому

    Long time viewer, first time commenter....Ok well it's you that mentioned comments, so :). Please show more of the cows. Just hanging out for like for 5 minutes, it might seem boring to you, but city boy here finds it very relaxing :)
    I love all your videos, thanks for sharing part of your life.

  • @ennoriemersma73
    @ennoriemersma73 3 роки тому

    Hello Eric, thanks for the video. I always look forward to the next one. Stay healthy and safe. God bless you and your family.

  • @maryrinehart2346
    @maryrinehart2346 2 роки тому

    It’s really something to see all that goes on to bring that gallon of milk to the grocery store. You never run out of something to do

  • @donpigg1875
    @donpigg1875 3 роки тому

    Good job lubricating the oil filter gasket and the safety glasses! Seriously, I enjoy your videos. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @lawrencewillard6370
    @lawrencewillard6370 3 роки тому +2

    OH, THE JOYS OF HAVING A CHANNEL! Have to laugh at what you have to go through. Congratulations for doing so for us.

  • @steveadams99708
    @steveadams99708 3 роки тому

    Eric, I love your sense of humor! I could watch you all day! Good video!

  • @camarosprsprt
    @camarosprsprt 3 роки тому +1

    I don't think I've ever ordered a hoodie so fast 😂 glad to be able to support you after all the entertainment you provide!

  • @jesterpoodle3235
    @jesterpoodle3235 3 роки тому +1

    Never commented before but will do because it helps you out with you tube! Love your videos, not a farmer but live in a rural area where farming is a major industry. Actually find the vids relaxing, bit if escapism I guess! Thank you for making the effort. Keep up the good work!

  • @michaelszyperski6519
    @michaelszyperski6519 3 роки тому +2

    Nice 42. My boss started with a 4230 and a five bottom plow back in 73, and let's just say 8000 acres later, we're at were we are today.

  • @bigkenny93
    @bigkenny93 3 роки тому +5

    I'll leave you a comment just to help you out in the algorithm! The oiling the o-ring dilemma was pretty funny! Lol

  • @LeRogaie
    @LeRogaie 3 роки тому

    Awesome video as usual. As fellow farmers and neo-youtubers you're a constant inspiration. Keep it up! Kudos from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @brianscanlan7953
    @brianscanlan7953 3 роки тому

    Hi Eric. We love to watch your videos. We are big fans of your farm. We have a small holding in Co Kerry, Ireland and one day we hope to we as much machinery as you. Hi from Robbie, Lila and Ogie.

  • @lynardok6654
    @lynardok6654 3 роки тому

    Look forward to your posts - funny how one chore leads to another, but pressure washing actually looks like fun! Thanks for sharing- God Bless!

  • @robertnelson8479
    @robertnelson8479 3 роки тому +1

    Shirt looks great! Looking forward to getting the long sleeve T that I ordered.

  • @susanrizzi5099
    @susanrizzi5099 3 роки тому

    you have made this pandemic a little bit easier to get through. My husband and I look forward to every "episode"

  • @dougdiplacido2406
    @dougdiplacido2406 3 роки тому

    The inside of the cab looks like a well used farm machine. I think I once suggested that Eric wear safety glasses. Nothing like the satisfaction of watching crud come off with the power washer. I ordered my shirt and am looking forward to wearing it. Thanks for the fun and interesting video.

  • @timprosser186
    @timprosser186 3 роки тому

    Did you say 17,000 hours? What a wonderfully reliable machine. Thanks again for a crisp presentation.

  • @annab3182
    @annab3182 3 роки тому

    Looks clean! You can order whole new decals for the kabota. They are not hard to take off and easy to put new ones back on. It is nice to have things look good for at least a few years.

  • @copperlincoln8813
    @copperlincoln8813 3 роки тому

    Love the 4240! Love that it is part of your childhood memories too!

  • @T.EddyAnderson
    @T.EddyAnderson 3 роки тому

    Ordered a long sleeve shirt. Can’t wait to get it. Love your content. Keep up the good work.

  • @yannick-tripleocarina6960
    @yannick-tripleocarina6960 3 роки тому +1

    Love your content! I think people would love more interaction with the cow ! The video you made were they were jumping and running outside was great !

  • @lesfryman2296
    @lesfryman2296 3 роки тому

    Nice job, love the content that you put on here. Appreciate everything farmers do.

  • @Its_Me0000
    @Its_Me0000 3 роки тому

    Looks like the 4240's engine could use a power washing...Great to see you wearing safety glasses...And now you're power washing the 4240 and the new'ish Kubota. Eric - thanks for the video - it was fun to watch. Stay safe and say "Hi" to dad.

  • @Philpower68
    @Philpower68 3 роки тому

    Handy tractor, hard to beat a 2wd on feeder ,keep up the great work Eric and co

  • @xavierrs7415
    @xavierrs7415 3 роки тому

    I’ll add a comment not only because I’ve been meaning to but to boost your UA-cam stats. Like others love the dry humour here and there & the experiences you share. Keep it up!

  • @greggardner2823
    @greggardner2823 3 роки тому

    Good job on showing the filter seal. Comment for you tube benefit.
    Really like the turbo tip on the pressure washer.

  • @mamapeaches25
    @mamapeaches25 3 роки тому +1

    That whole safety glasses bit cracked me up dude...thanks

  • @gregoverley5349
    @gregoverley5349 3 роки тому +6

    The dilemma about oiling the gasket 😂. At least your honest about it! Haha! Great video as always!

  • @isbcornbinder
    @isbcornbinder 3 роки тому

    I use a piece of expanded metal screen on my bucket. This way I can drop the plug on the screen and not get my hands covered with waste oil. Love your videos. From BC.

  • @allenwray6595
    @allenwray6595 3 роки тому

    You do a good job with everything you do. Hope your dad is doing well. Thanks for the videos. 🇺🇸

  • @wallaceloan4169
    @wallaceloan4169 3 роки тому

    Great to see you getting the feeder tractor serviced and cleaned out and washed. She is looking well and sounds sweet running to. Pity about the stickers on the skid loader but these things happen Eric. Great video and intresting plus you explained why you put oil on the cell it will save as you said about comments.

  • @belindaforeman7780
    @belindaforeman7780 3 роки тому

    Love how honest you are 😊👍🏼

  • @michael7423
    @michael7423 3 роки тому

    Sorry I cannot afford your tshirts , I’m COVID poor but I try to watch all the ad’s and support you in every way I can! I love your farm family life Eric! Your Dad too!

  • @paulinejordan2458
    @paulinejordan2458 3 роки тому

    Love your videos..... I know this comment has nothing to do with today’s video but haven’t seen your lovely doggies for ages especially Sasha with the twigs/leaves in her mouth ❤️

  • @nathanrobinson7715
    @nathanrobinson7715 2 роки тому

    You truly are a hard worker. Thank you

  • @charlieparkhurst7798
    @charlieparkhurst7798 3 роки тому

    Your power washer skills are spectacular 👍🏼

  • @carriebrumley8926
    @carriebrumley8926 3 роки тому

    Great video! I'm pretty confident you know what your doing. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for the next one

  • @Mark-mo3oc
    @Mark-mo3oc 3 роки тому +2

    I think the best part about being a farmer is the variety of thinks you can do in a day I wish my job was like that

  • @Marshall_Weber
    @Marshall_Weber 3 роки тому

    Beautiful 🚜 and Awesome Video as Always!!

  • @scottcrockett8270
    @scottcrockett8270 3 роки тому

    LOVE the maintenance videos. Keep them coming

  • @mrdio4625
    @mrdio4625 3 роки тому +116

    of course you'll now get the "You applied the oil in the wrong direction " comments lol

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +9

      He needs to rotate the air in the tires next! Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @earlhollar1906
      @earlhollar1906 3 роки тому +4

      @@jolive7953 that's a bugger to do when they're full of chloride.

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +2

      Earl Hollar drain the chloride into the empty oil drum. 😂

    • @genelegear5418
      @genelegear5418 3 роки тому +1

      And you didn't wipe down the oil filter housing. Good job, I always enjoy watching your dairy operations. Keep the milk flowing...

  • @regnar1374
    @regnar1374 3 роки тому

    perfect way to relax on a Saturday evening. Keep the awesome content coming.

  • @dorcasweist5188
    @dorcasweist5188 3 роки тому

    My Father love his John Deere when he was farming. It was sure a step from a team of horses.

  • @gerrygarcia653
    @gerrygarcia653 3 роки тому +1

    From a non-farmers perspective there is nothing better than seeing the equipment getting a nice pressure wash.

  • @kaibo18
    @kaibo18 3 роки тому

    love the content. always look forward to watching your videos and teaching the young one whats what and how to do these things.

  • @donweeks2166
    @donweeks2166 3 роки тому

    Cant understand why i enjoy this type of video so much!!!

  • @jolive7953
    @jolive7953 3 роки тому +1

    What.... no safety glasses while pressure washing???? 😂😂😂. Awesome video doing maintenance. Looking forward to getting my long sleeve shirt!! Cool design 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jesseburleson2670
    @jesseburleson2670 3 роки тому

    The best farming channel on UA-cam!

  • @joelee662
    @joelee662 3 роки тому

    GREAT JOB ERIC A GOOD LEARNING VIDEO FROM A GOOD YOUNG TEACHER THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO 👍🇺🇸

  • @carl_h
    @carl_h 3 роки тому +32

    commenting about oiling the gasket to increase comment count for UA-cam algorithm

    • @vivianacardona6931
      @vivianacardona6931 3 роки тому +2

      Replying to increase comment count for UA-cam algorithm

  • @danfinley3690
    @danfinley3690 3 роки тому

    Thanks for another sweet video always such a fun channel to watch equipment looks nice and clean sweet shirts

  • @8squarefeet190
    @8squarefeet190 3 роки тому

    Those rotary nozzles are nice.... they remove a lot of material, very quickly.
    But remember.... that's basically zero degree tip. It's just moving in a circle. I've stripped a lot of labels (and paint) off of equipment with those.
    They'll also put water where you don't want it... inside seals, inside bearings, under o-rings....
    Good call on the safety glasses.... gave me a chuckle. :)

  • @jacob6.7
    @jacob6.7 3 роки тому +2

    Great video as always. I love those old JDs

    • @earlhollar1906
      @earlhollar1906 3 роки тому

      That's not old. It runs on diesel and has more than two Pistons, that you turned over by hand with a large heavy flywheel to start it, with a tricycle front end, and a hand clutch. Now that's old. Oh yeah, and across from the flywheel is a flat belt pulley to run the threshing machine, and grinding mill.

  • @timothyshepodd7826
    @timothyshepodd7826 3 роки тому

    Well done Eric. Blessings

  • @birdfeeding
    @birdfeeding 3 роки тому +1

    Eric, thanks! I have learned so much. Could you please make a video explaining what all the levers do in the tractors and skid loaders? I'll prolly never get to drive them, so it would be cool to know. Thanks! Blessings to you and yours.

  • @jeffw8057
    @jeffw8057 3 роки тому +5

    "Ok...so now while I have the pressure washer out, I might as well clean the......."
    The time loop that has many a farmer trapped forever.

  • @denniswelch6005
    @denniswelch6005 3 роки тому +3

    Man, you are really getting good at this UA-cam manure. Always look forward to the next one.

  • @robertcarnaz4326
    @robertcarnaz4326 3 роки тому

    Just ordered my T-shirt... I will wear it with PRIDE...lol I really enjoy the videos you produce... keep up the good (hard) work brother God Bless...

  • @gaylewatkins4685
    @gaylewatkins4685 3 роки тому +1

    Safety glasses look was priceless. 😎

  • @vm3166
    @vm3166 3 роки тому +2

    Just dropping a line congratulating you on the oil you put on the rubber ring.

  • @samleblanc6847
    @samleblanc6847 3 роки тому

    That grease gun is sweet! Wish they had those when I was working on the farm.

  • @EADeets
    @EADeets 3 роки тому

    Oil keeps the rubber seal from bunching up and causing it to leak. My dad taught me that as well. Channel lock pliers can open the lid on a 55 gallon drum. Open them up all the way and lay them flat.

  • @barbarastedillie1336
    @barbarastedillie1336 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this episode...anytime someone is maintaining their property or equipment is like one of my favorite things. I’m a neat freak I guess!!!

  • @stevevanvalkenburg5449
    @stevevanvalkenburg5449 3 роки тому

    I saw some Lock-N-Lube tips in the electric grease gun case. Try them, you'll like them. Works well on those fittings that get worn from soil, feed, etc.

  • @goawayjukloph2063
    @goawayjukloph2063 3 роки тому

    Hey man I live on a dairy farm and I am a full time heavy duty mechanic, I find it funny that people try to tell you how to work, now for all you pros out here oil will make your o ring swell and it makes it harder to remove and may cause a leak. You should use vaseline, engine grease etc with a light a mount you silly goofy potatoe heads any way I love your content man I dont care if you put peanut butter on that o ring its your farm and your equipment thanks for sharing!

  • @Lazy-Day-Cruising.
    @Lazy-Day-Cruising. 3 роки тому

    Great video. Already ordered my hoodie thanks for all your videos. Love them

  • @rogerhodges9721
    @rogerhodges9721 3 роки тому +15

    I love that universal bung wrench for opening the new oil drum.

    • @earlhollar1906
      @earlhollar1906 3 роки тому +5

      I always thought that was the universal bearing race locking collar wrench?

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +4

      Nope.... that’s the wrench you use to set the spring in your pocket watch!!

    • @earlhollar1906
      @earlhollar1906 3 роки тому +3

      @@jolive7953 I think it may be the wrench to get an increase in the comment count?

    • @jolive7953
      @jolive7953 3 роки тому +2

      Earl Hollar .... if so, it worked👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @pjacks4373
      @pjacks4373 3 роки тому

      @@jolive7953 j

  • @geoffbrumpton8544
    @geoffbrumpton8544 3 роки тому

    Drum opening! You picked the second hardest way 😟 there are lots of different combinations to choose so I’ll just go with the same tools you had ok. The drift bar , place it vertical next to lug in cap n hold, claw of the hammer 🔨 behind other lug but horizontal as you can. Rotate. Now your smart enough to work out the rest 👍

  • @derekjensen5918
    @derekjensen5918 3 роки тому

    Another great video... Keeping 👀 protected is always a good thing. Need to get me some merch!!!

  • @vivianacardona6931
    @vivianacardona6931 3 роки тому

    I love your sense of humor

  • @bradenwoods1111
    @bradenwoods1111 3 роки тому +15

    Love that old iron! I've never been this early so here's a comment lol

  • @chriscrosby8012
    @chriscrosby8012 3 роки тому +7

    Had a rock come sailing at my head shattered the glass. A little scary😂😂 I’ll think about putting that in the video Lol 😂 safety glasses look. Pure upbeat great video THANKS 😍

  • @rogercarroll1663
    @rogercarroll1663 Рік тому

    Thanks for cleaning the machinery.