new to-20 owner has lots of stupid questions!!!

Lets just assume that I am a complete idiot, can someone tell me the very basics on what to do to this lovely piece of history. ( type and quantity of engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission oil etc) I know I need a good beginers manual on this thing and I am still searching on where to get one.

I can't keep my pants on and wait to find a manual since I really want to at least get new fresh fluids in her so I can drive it up and down the street, showing it off to my neighbors!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated and sorry for being so stupid. I really just want to do the right thing, even if I end up looking a little dopey with these questions.

As for Gas use straight 87 octain unleaded gas. No need to add any thing to it. If you are not using the tractor much.. i.e. enought to go through 10 gallons of gas in a few weeks add a fuel stabilizer such as sta-bil to the gas to prevent varnish. While the tank is nearly empty take a good look inside with a flash light. Look for floaties, rust particles etc. If bad you may want to consider treating the tank prior to filling. If not bad then you know and can go ahead and fill.

Check the oil level, the crank case takes 30 wt engine oil. the oil filter is in the oil pan and takes a number 1103 from NAPA.

Hope this helps
Jeff

If you have water in the rear fluid so a search I gave a cleaning procedure in the last 2 weeks.

Also do a search on cheep manuals. The owners manual and shop service manual can be had fo under $30 for both where most places sell them for $30 or more each.

Jeff-oh

Paul

• Ferguson Enthusiasts of North America (FENA)

Yes, get owner, shop, and parts manuals immediately. Check on the left side of this web site page for manuals to purchase. You have a 1951 TO-20. You can start out with 30 or 10W=30 oil. The transmission, hydraulics, and the differential fluid are all from the same reservoig and require GL-1 gear lube. Refill from the opening on the transmission cover. There are two drains to open when you drain the hydraulic fluid. You can burn regular gas unless you intend to work the tractor many hours a day under load conditions.

You"ll find lots of good information on this site. Learn to use the "search" on this site to find answers to questions that you can"t get answers from your manuals. There are other good web sites also. I would recommend the one below.

Good luck, friend, and welcome to the fraternity of Ferguson owners.

Paul Nelson

• Ferguson Enthusiass of North America (FENA)

Paul