wbvs58 said:
Do you have a manual for it? Probably be able to download one for a small fee, I did with my 90's excavator. They go a long way to making the adjustments right. I have all the manuals for my D4 as well as parts books and it makes so easy to adjust things right instead of tearing into it blindly. I wouldn't stress too much about the grousers it is only a light machine which you are well aware of so doesn't have the ground pressure for massive traction but I am sure it will be up to the jobs you have planned for it. Oil consumption sounds a bit high but as long as you are aware of it and keep it topped up you will get a lot of work out of it without having to do anything. These older machines seem to go better with a single grade oil, my D4 uses a straight 30 grade oil.
Ken
I got a shop manual from the local dealer, gratis, really good guy , I think. The 2 qts consumption was for about 20 hrs, I think, but I keep a sharp eye on it. Again, I need to take better notes.