John Deere 2020

I just purchased a John Deere Model 2020, Serial #0917541. While mechanicaly sound, the tractor lacks various lights and other cosmetic items. I am interested in the right place to find salvage items for this tractor in addition to the best shop manual. Also, never having owned a tractor with a front loader, what is the best way to store the unit while not in use. It does have the quick release hydraulics, but how am do you support what appears to be the enormous weight of the front arms? Oh, and is there a good source for missing labels? Any and all responses would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

Best shop manual: The operator's manual has a lot of the basic service info, but you'll want a shop manual for involved repairs. These are available through your Deere dealer. There's also an I&T manual available for the 2020 available through Intertec books (www.intertecbooks.com). Thumb through one first and decide if the info would be useful to you.

Front loader: Read the safety article link below. A front end loader dramatically changes the balance and stability of a tractor. I would add the warning to not overload the bucket, especially if going downhill.

Take it easy on the front end when you have a load on the bucket...there's a lot of pressure on the front spindles.

• Loader safety article