Gear oil change on Brush Hog necessary? - Page 3

Soundguy · 05-17-2008, 01:36 AM

If it has fill and level plugs you can syphon from fill, and then install a zerk in the level plug.

soundguy

frenchie4x4 · 05-17-2008, 08:33 AM

Change the oil, I bought a used IM500 brush cutter wraped a chain around the side opposite side from the fill & check plugs lifted it with my loader and let it drain. Refilled it with synthetic 80w90. Cheap insurance for a couple bucks and 1/2 hour of work.
I'm A 4wd tech by trade most transfer case and rear end failures I see are a combination of high milage and no maintenance (never changing or checking fluid levels). Oil does break down and get contaminated. So CHANGE THE OIL!
Frenchie

05-17-2008, 01:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
Soundguy Super Star Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Central florida Posts: 17,560	Re: Gear oil change on Brush Hog necessary? If it has fill and level plugs you can syphon from fill, and then install a zerk in the level plug. soundguy

05-17-2008, 08:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
frenchie4x4 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pa. Posts: 52	Re: Gear oil change on Brush Hog necessary? Change the oil, I bought a used IM500 brush cutter wraped a chain around the side opposite side from the fill & check plugs lifted it with my loader and let it drain. Refilled it with synthetic 80w90. Cheap insurance for a couple bucks and 1/2 hour of work. I'm A 4wd tech by trade most transfer case and rear end failures I see are a combination of high milage and no maintenance (never changing or checking fluid levels). Oil does break down and get contaminated. So CHANGE THE OIL! Frenchie

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