ScottW
Bronze Member
I hit 50 hours today on my GC2410 and did the 50 hour service. I was a little bit anxious that something would go wrong and that I wouldn't be able to complete it, but I did. It feels good to have it done. And yes, I did use genuine MF parts and oil--no possibility of questions later! I couldn't believe how tight the front axle drain plugs and air hole bolts were. Maybe it was because I was breaking paint that covered the threads, or does the factory just really reef on those? I see there are torque specs for all the bolts, but I don't have a torque wrench for the high end needed for the drain plugs. Do you just go by feel? How would you describe the right touch?
The only other difficulty I had was the engine oil filter. I have an oil filter wrench that fit the transmission filter nicely, but was too big for the oil. Some stuffing material made it work. Now it's back to work moving large rocks for a couple of stone stairways!
The carpenters working on our house left a bunch of same-size triangles from cutting a lumber stairway stringer. I nailed the pieces together to make some nice chocks for holding wheels. I use them religiously now when parking on slopes, ever since Wacky's trouble!
The only other difficulty I had was the engine oil filter. I have an oil filter wrench that fit the transmission filter nicely, but was too big for the oil. Some stuffing material made it work. Now it's back to work moving large rocks for a couple of stone stairways!
The carpenters working on our house left a bunch of same-size triangles from cutting a lumber stairway stringer. I nailed the pieces together to make some nice chocks for holding wheels. I use them religiously now when parking on slopes, ever since Wacky's trouble!