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hello New to 4wd Zetor 5245 - USA

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clearview101

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Speedwell, TN 37870, USA
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Bob E.
Machinery:
Zetor 3320, Zetor 5245
I bought a 3320 sometime ago, had trouble with the 3 point hitch but with advice from others repaired it
I have been using it for quite a few years as my go to tractor. I did bypass the lift pump with an electric one and it works fairly well. It does seem to be getting air somewhere as after a few days I have to loosen the 17mm bolt on the injection pump for a few seconds. All good after that.

I recently bought a 5245 that also seems to be having lift pump problems and am in the process of installing an electric pump on that.

I have been around tractors all my life but have never had anything to do with a 4wd until now. Is there anything maintenance wise or when driving it would be good to know, before I get started?

If anyone can identify the loader and explain how it can be removed when not in use I would appreciate that.

Thank You.



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With your Zetor 5245 and it would be a help if you posted more pictures from around the tractor loader.
From the one picture, the loader is not a detachable loader, so you would need to remove all of the loader frame.
I believe this is not be an easy thing to do.

You may also want to service all the oils, see here for some info:
FAQ - List of fluids for Zetor 3340 to 6340 - https://zetorworld.com/threads/list-of-fluids-for-zetor-3340-to-6340.5593/.

The 4x4 tractor is very different as you will be able to do a lot more with it.
Pulling and Pushing is a whole new thing with a 4x4 tractor.
 
I hope the power steering works if i have to drive it with the loader on. It looks well built and heavy. I had a stroke in March and not able to get around or take pictures as well as i would like.

The tractor was not running when I bought it but with the electric pump my son's have had it running for a short time. They plan to work on it some more today.

Thank you for the fluids list, and the replies. I have been very happy with the 3320. I think the 5245 will be good too, once we get the bugs out.

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Keep 4wd off on pavement, because the front wheels make a wider turn than the rear wheels, the driveline winds up in a corner, putting quite some stress on the components. We busted a front diff because our manure pit was too deep to get out of without 4wd.
 
Good point. Thank You. It's things like that I would never have thought about.
 
Hello and welcome Bob!

Most points for operation you can find here in the right operators manual for your Zetor. Its free and legal.

FAQ - Manuals for Zetor tractors

Due to the legal situation with the provision of operating instructions for Zetor tractors, there is "only" a link here, but to the official Zetor website. There you will find most of the operating instructions that exist for Zetor tractors and in many languages as well. So click on the...
zetorworld.com
 
Thank You, for the link, I will check that out soon. We have the tractor running and driving. It all seems to work as it should. Need to get the fluids checked or changed. A few other things tidied up and we should be good to go.
Going to cut some hay with the 3320 today.
 
clearview101 said:
Good point. Thank You. It's things like that I would never have thought about.
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Its why permanent 4wd systems have a center differential. 8x8 trucks too sometimes.
 
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