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Tractor Grease
What is tractor grease? Grease is typically a thick black oil that has an added thickener (like anti-septic soap). Other additives and soap make the grease even thicker, allowing it to adhere and stay in place much more effectively than regular grease. In this article, we'll discuss everything you should know about regular grease maintenance and why tractor grease is even more important than other types of grease.
Let's start by understanding one of the most common problems that plumbers encounter with their equipment - water washouts. Water washouts, also known as grease traps, are caused by too much friction between the moving parts of a piece of machinery and the grease on the moving surface of the part itself. You've probably experienced the frustration of having to hold a piece of equipment that is stuck in a trap of melted grease while trying to turn it around. This is exactly what can happen to your small garden-model tractors. If left unchecked, a water washout can lead to catastrophic damage to your equipment and even a dangerous fire-alarm that would completely disable your small tractor for days until it can be cleared out.
Tractor grease is specially designed to prevent damage from water and corrosion. Its thick greasy texture allows it to easily conform to the rotating structure of your small machine, preventing it from sticking to the sides or rotors. Proper grease lubrication of your small garden-tractor allows it to run smoothly, performing properly and with minimal friction. One of the best ways to lubricate your machine is to use grease markers - these are used by plumbers to ensure that the proper grease points are being used when they are necessary. By marking the grease points on the machine with a lighter colored marker, you can be assured that as your tractor gets roughed up, you will immediately know where to apply the proper amount of grease to avoid damaging your machine.