Tips and Tricks To Free Your Tractor Stuck in The Mud
Sometimes during operating procedures, there are chances that you’ll end up with your tractor stuck in the mud, with an implement attached. During this, it’s important to take several precautions to help avoid tractor damage and operator injury.
Sometimes during operating procedures, there are chances that you’ll end up with your tractor stuck in the mud, with an implement attached. During this, it’s important to take several precautions to help avoid tractor damage and operator injury.
When the tractor’s wheels first start to spin, raise the attached implement and engage the differential lock. If the wet or soft area is small and you can make it through without serious risk of getting your tractor stuck. Don’t stop the tractor in the wet area.
Continue reading the article to learn more about the tips to free your tractor stuck in mud:-
If you feel that you can’t go through, stop the tractor, engage the differential lock, and raise the attachment off of the ground. And then, put the tractor in reverse, and with the full throttle about one-fourth open, slowly engage the clutch and try to back out of the wet spot. If this doesn’t work, stop because continuing to spin the back wheels will dig the tractor in deeper.
If backing out has failed, try digging the mud away from behind the front and back wheels. Dig enough so that if you get the tractor moving in reverse, you can continue to back out and build up momentum. Place boards behind the wheels to offer a solid base, and try to back out slowly.
You can also pull the stuck tractor out backward using another tractor because the mud has less resistance if it’s pulled out through the same ruts already made. Always keep the pulling vehicle on hard ground and use a strong chain or tow bar. Don’t use a cable and always make sure that these towing devices are big enough and strong enough to handle the load.
After removing the stuck tractor deeply in mud, check it thoroughly to make sure it is still in good operating condition. Wheel bolts may have worked loose, or mud may be scattered on the engine or other vital areas of the tractor, all of which should be completely cleaned.
And remember, always read the Driver’s Manual before operating any piece of machine or equipment and follow all operating and safety instructions.
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