Slip Clutch adjustment Bush Hog 286

   / Slip Clutch adjustment Bush Hog 286 #11  
Doc_Bob said:
Another question, how do I change the gearbox oil? Is there a drain plug on the bottom? If there is, then I assume I have to remove the blades and spindle housing? I took a quick look and did not see anything, but then I left the blades on and the spindle that the blades attach to.
Bob[/QUOTE

Not sure what the proper name is, but take a trip to the nearest NAPA store and get yourself one of those spiffy "suction" device's that look like a giant turkey baster. Use it to draw the oil out of the gearbox. There is no "drain" on MOST bush hog gear box's as far as I know.
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   / Slip Clutch adjustment Bush Hog 286 #12  
Grab your mower and flip it over. The water is heavier than oil and sits on the bottom so your sucky hose needsd to get the very bottom to get the water out. Gravity is your friend, just like many lawnmowers without drain plugs that you need to tip way over on their side.

Also, run the mower to stir up the oil/water/and sludge so that you have better chances of pouring them out with the oil.

What makes you think you need to change the oil?
 
   / Slip Clutch adjustment Bush Hog 286 #13  
Per the 280 series Owner's Manual that came with mine (same one as the .pdf on their website), it's 1 -3/32, plus BushHog folks confirmed that by e-mail. Mine's about 3-4 years old so may have a different clutch/spec. The pto shaft is by Binacchi, so I'm guessing that the clutch is also.
 
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Highbeam said:
Grab your mower and flip it over. The water is heavier than oil and sits on the bottom so your sucky hose needsd to get the very bottom to get the water out. Gravity is your friend, just like many lawnmowers without drain plugs that you need to tip way over on their side.

Also, run the mower to stir up the oil/water/and sludge so that you have better chances of pouring them out with the oil.

What makes you think you need to change the oil?
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The Bush Hog has been outside for 3 years and when I checked the oil, (Bush Hog is new to me) the oil had a ever so slight milky color to it, not the nice clean look of new 80-90W gear oil. I assume milky=water.

Also, I want to change the oil, because with used equipment, I grease, lube and change anything and everything I can find. Just compulsive. fluids are cheap and repairs are expensive.
Bob
 
   / Slip Clutch adjustment Bush Hog 286 #15  
"fluids are cheap and repairs are expensive"


Well said!!!!

jb
 
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