LS Tractor is committed to building superior machines that are reliable and affordable. But did you know they also benefit customers by providing high quality service training to dealer technicians as well? The LS Tractor Parts and Service Department offers various service trainings across the United States and Canada throughout the year to equip local dealer service staff with the latest knowledge and skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain our tractors and related equipment.
Many LS Tractor dealers send technicians to our trainings in order to learn and invest in excellent service. LS Tractor service training courses involve a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. These courses cover a wide range of topics including prevention maintenance, basic repairs, all operating systems, diagnostics and accurate troubleshooting. This training is beneficial for technicians to ensure safe operations and efficient service for our customers.
So far in 2025, LS Corporate Training Technicians have already provided five 3-day trainings, and more trainings are already scheduled through October of this year. Our service department has service managers all over the U.S. and Canada to support dealers and provide the training resources they need. This year, we are offering two training themes: Start Blue and Stay Blue.
Start Blue training incorporates the following subject matter:
• Dealer portal navigation
• Electrical diagnosis and strategy
• Emissions systems
• Engine training
• Accurate troubleshooting
• Transmission systems (hydrostatic transmissions, power shuttle systems, power shuttle transmissions)
• MT2 updates
• A/C Systems
• EVCI
• Test review and final assessment
So far this year, there have been four sessions of Start Blue trainings held in Missouri, Massachusetts, Alabama, and Quebec, Canada. These trainings included participants representing 31 dealerships across 14 states and 2 providences in Canada. Several more of these trainings are scheduled through summer and fall of this year.
Stay Blue training incorporates the following subject matter:
• Advanced Diagnostics
• Engine tear down
• MT1 transmissions
• PSS Pressure check and calibration
• MT3 Diagnostic and troubleshooting
• Test review and final assessment
The Stay Blue training was offered in Battleboro, N.C. in January, and hosted participants from 14 different dealers in 8 states. More of these trainings are in the works with dates to be announced.
Service training is beneficial to our customers so that dealer technicians understand all parts of our tractors, their functions, and how they interact. Andrew Blackburn, LS Tractor Service Manager and Service Trainer says, “Training is very important to me, and the most important part is to set a solid foundation for dealers to succeed and grow.” It is important that we provide training for dealership staff to ensure they can effectively service and repair their product. The hands-on training experience is crucial for performing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting common problems, and making repairs. Participants in service training develop enhanced skills to identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues as well as how to address specific complications. At the conclusion of the 3-day training, each technician undergoes a test review and then takes a final assessment where the highest scoring technician is recognized. We appreciate all dealership technicians who have already attended one of our trainings, and look forward to educating many more throughout the year.
Published on May 7, 2025 and written by Kimberly Steele