You may not need an expensive and large tractor to keep your property looking spectacular. Your land may be just the right size for a smaller tractor that will do a great job for you. Used compact tractors are the ultimate way to get a wonderful piece of machinery at an affordable price. Tractors really don’t age much, especially well-known brands that have been lovingly maintained.
A riding lawn mower will work just fine if all you intend to do is mow a small area of level land. If you want to plow, cultivate or harvest a larger uneven area then you probably need a more powerful compact tractor. Tractors come in many varieties and styles so you will want to do some research and decide just exactly what you will be using your tractor for. It is important that you buy something that will adequately get the job done for you in the least amount of time.
Compact tractors are classified as light duty and heavy duty. As you can guess, the light duty models are the least expensive, are easy to maintain, may be composed of plastic and/or sheet metal, are belt-driven and don’t last too long. Light duty tractors are not readily available on the used tractor marked. On the other hand, heavy duty compact tractors are more expensive and require much more maintenance. They are generally built on a steel frame with cast iron axles. Parts are easy to get and they tend to last for many years. Replacement parts can be expensive so it is important to keep this in mind when you are buying a used tractor. Owners often trade up for new models, so it is quite easy to find heavy duty used tractors on the market.
Used compact tractors are perfect for plowing, mowing, harvesting and hauling. They are built to last and will save your hours of manual labor work. They are dependable pieces of farm machinery that are being used today by countless farmers, landscapers and homeowners. Used tractors will save you thousands of dollars and will still give you the service you deserve for many years to come.
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One of the more vulnerable points on the otherwise very reliable Jeep Cherokee is the alternator. The alternator is located very low on the engine and is susceptible to damage from mud and water during off road conditions.
Usually the first indication of an alternator failure will be the check engine light. The ECU controls the alternator and will detect when it is not responding properly to its commands. The second indication will be a drop in voltage.
To replace the alternator:
1. Remove the battery and battery tray.
2. Remove the air box and loosen the bolts on the power steering pump to loosen the belt. It is not absolutely necessary to loosen the belt to reinstall the alternator but it make sit a lot easier.
3. Working from under the Jeep, remove the main power wire from the alternator. This will be the large wire with a cover over the bolt
4. Next remove the control wires. On some older models these are held in place by a somewhat unusual 7mm bolt. There are four bots total holding this connection in place.
5. Now, working from the top, remove the upper and lower mounting bolts.
6. Note the stamped steel stiffener on the front of the engine that the alternator bolts to. Loosen but do not remove the bolt next to the alternator bracket. This will help get space to reinstall the new alternator.
7. To get the alternator out of the engine bay, you will likely have to raise the engine slightly. The easiest way to do this is with a jack under the engine oil sump. Be sure to spread the load with a block of wood to avoid damage to the sump.
8. You may also have the slightly bend the AC lines if they interfere with removal of the alternator.
9. Install the new alternator in place.
10. Lower the engine back into place and reinstall the mounting bolts.
11. Tighten the bolt beside the mounting bolt if you loosened it earlier.
12. Replace the control wiring harness.
13. Replace the main wire. And reposition the cover.
14. Tighten the belt.
15. Tighten the power steering bolts and replace the air box.
16. Remove any wrenches that you may have left lying around.
17. Reinstall the battery tray and reconnect the battery and give it a test run.
18. The check engine light should be gone immediately and the battery voltage should begin to climb.
Note that if you allowed the battery to discharge before you replaced the alternator, it is a good idea to charge the battery from a different source before installing a new alternator. The new alternator can be permanently damaged by placing a high charging load on it at its initial startup.
Mike Strawbridge is a Performance Improvement Coach who loves helping people achieve what they truly want in life and business.
