Refueling Simplification

[LarryBud]

Hi Folks,

I know we have a number of threads on this topic and many have sophisticated refueling systems ( someday perhaps ) but many still fill a 5/6 gallon container and pour it in. As I age, the process of hoisting the full can up for a funnel pour has become less attractive. I bought this siphon at Home Depot for <$10. A couple of tips and it works great.

1) Lift the loader forks up a tad and then set a board or two across the forks for a little shelf to set the can upon.
2) The siphon is packaged in a coil and it was nearly impossible to use out of the package as it would want to return to the tight coil. I laid it out flat under some lumber for a week or two and removed the coil memory. Now it works great.

So, for less than $10 ( that's saying something with today's prices ), no motor, no batteries, no drill, nothing but a line with a little check ball, refueling is simplified.

 

[mikester]

 

[RMS]

Hi Folks,

I know we have a number of threads on this topic and many have sophisticated refueling systems ( someday perhaps ) but many still fill a 5/6 gallon container and pour it in. As I age, the process of hoisting the full can up for a funnel pour has become less attractive. I bought this siphon at Home Depot for <$10. A couple of tips and it works great.

1) Lift the loader forks up a tad and then set a board or two across the forks for a little shelf to set the can upon.
2) The siphon is packaged in a coil and it was nearly impossible to use out of the package as it would want to return to the tight coil. I laid it out flat under some lumber for a week or two and removed the coil memory. Now it works great.

So, for less than $10 ( that's saying something with today's prices ), no motor, no batteries, no drill, nothing but a line with a little check ball, refueling is simplified.

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I do something similar by setting the fuel can on the paint shelf of a step ladder.

 

[lynnmor]

"So, for less than $10 ( that's saying something with today's prices ), no motor, no batteries, no drill, nothing but a line with a little check ball, refueling is simplified."

But you still need to hoist it up onto the prepared hood, watch till it is full, allow enough space to accept the hose full and deal with any drips as you bring it back down.

I use the battery powered pump that turns off when full and only need to lift to floor level. I do have two sizes of the type you show and only use them if I am removing fuel from a vehicle.

 

[D2Cat]

Hey partner, I have a bracket I made that clip over the top rail of your loader and has a small platform to sent the fuel on. This saves setting the fuel on the hood. Remind me ......

 

[RalphVa]

I use a 2 1/2 gallon container and only lift it to the footwell. Then use a Northern Tool battery pump to pump it into the tank. So far, I've not had to replace the battery in well over a year. It has auto shutoff.

 

[fried1765]

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In this day and age, I would need a fire marshall fuel storage permit for that.

 

[fried1765]

Hi Folks,

I know we have a number of threads on this topic and many have sophisticated refueling systems ( someday perhaps ) but many still fill a 5/6 gallon container and pour it in. As I age, the process of hoisting the full can up for a funnel pour has become less attractive. I bought this siphon at Home Depot for <$10. A couple of tips and it works great.

1) Lift the loader forks up a tad and then set a board or two across the forks for a little shelf to set the can upon.
2) The siphon is packaged in a coil and it was nearly impossible to use out of the package as it would want to return to the tight coil. I laid it out flat under some lumber for a week or two and removed the coil memory. Now it works great.

So, for less than $10 ( that's saying something with today's prices ), no motor, no batteries, no drill, nothing but a line with a little check ball, refueling is simplified.

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I fill the 5/6 gallon cans only half full.
Simple,.....no extra stuff, .... and works fine at 82 years old.
3 gallons of diesel weighs only 21 lbs.
2-1/2 gal. = 17.5 lbs.

 

[Flintknapper]

I fill the 5/6 gallon cans only half full.
Simple,.....no extra stuff, .... and works fine at 82 years old.

^^^^^^
There ya go!

Just do that twice and you have 5 gallons of fuel in the tank.

At our age...its not like we are in a hurry, make it easy on ourselves.

Great idea. 'Smarter than the average Bear'.

 

[D2Cat]

Hey partner, I have a bracket I made that clip over the top rail of your loader and has a small platform to sent the fuel on. This saves setting the fuel on the hood. Remind me ......

Here's some pictures of the bracket. I made it then ended up using a battery powered pump so I didn't have to lift the fuel at all.

 

[NCL4701]

I still throw a 6 gallon can on the cowl. Once in place it fits so perfectly I just stand there with it to make sure it doesn’t slide off. Unless I’m taking a picture. Then I leave it to its own devices. Which has happened once.

It’s an old can that came with an air vent so flows smoothly without assistance. If I live long enough I’ll buy a pump some day.

 

[Flintknapper]

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I still throw a 6 gallon can on the cowl. Once in place it fits so perfectly I just stand there with it to make sure it doesn’t slide off. Unless I’m taking a picture. Then I leave it to its own devices. Which has happened once.

It’s an old can that came with an air vent so flows smoothly without assistance. If I live long enough I’ll buy a pump some day.

Good looking tractor. Its plain you take care of it.

 

[PaulL]

I have a syphon like Larry. I always overflow, unless I set myself an objective to only half fill. This week I even watched down the fuel tank as it filled. Pulled up the syphon. Just too late. Spilled. Again. I need to go back to knowing I can't do this right, and only ever putting half a jerry can in.

 

[mikester]

In this day and age, I would need a fire marshall fuel storage permit for that.

$100/yr to rent a brand new double walled diesel tank with electric pump over here. Fuel company is responsible for maintaining the tank and provide certs. Over in my area you only need a permit to install a permanent in ground tank on a farm.

 

[fried1765]

$100/yr to rent a brand new double walled diesel tank with electric pump over here. Fuel company is responsible for maintaining the tank and provide certs. Over in my area you only need a permit to install a permanent in ground tank on a farm.

Different strokes for different folks!

 

[lynnmor]

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I still throw a 6 gallon can on the cowl. Once in place it fits so perfectly I just stand there with it to make sure it doesn’t slide off. Unless I’m taking a picture. Then I leave it to its own devices. Which has happened once.

It’s an old can that came with an air vent so flows smoothly without assistance. If I live long enough I’ll buy a pump some day.

I would like to see a video of that operation from beginning to end. I can't imagine starting and ending the flow without a considerable mess.

 

[skeets]

 

[lugbolt]

you think that's 'hard' wait til you go to change a pto driven implement. Or attach/detatch a disc mower. Welcome to tractoring. Ain't nothing "easy" until the day's over and your recliner sucks your backside into it. Just make sure you don't forget something & have to get back up.

 

[jimh406]

I have two LC2 5 gallon plastic cans that I bought at my Kubota dealer. They have long tubes with an air vent hose in the middle that lets the fuel pour out really fast with no gurgling.

I have one of the L-series boxes that used to be available on ebay and is molded to fit near the dash. I set the can on the box, but before that, I rested the can on my steering wheel.

 

[gmbc]

I use one of those battery powered pumps but find it does not work greatest in cold weather as fuel is cold. I am thinking of getting the new upgraded one with longer hose and auto stop when full. The batteries seem to last a long time. I thought about getting a tank with electric pump but I do not use enough to warrant that . Even though I am still thinking of it as I have trouble lifting a five gallon jerry can now due to health issues. I will try the new pump and see if it pumps well from the ground.