Hydraulic Filter hard to get off!

[rjwerth]

Yeah, welcome to the club. After trying every type of filter wrench known to man, I just pounded the biggest screwdriver I owned into the thing and then used my foot while holding onto the tractor step. Took every ounce of strength I had in my leg to break that @*#! free.

[Clint S]

I think that gorilla works at multiple places. I have had a few new cars over the years and all the filters were on supertight. Ended up getting a wrench like this.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/.../040210173.jpg
Usually only have to break it out ever 4 or 5 years when we get a new car.

[k0ua]

I think that gorilla works at multiple places. I have had a few new cars over the years and all the filters were on supertight. Ended up getting a wrench like this.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/.../040210173.jpg
Usually only have to break it out ever 4 or 5 years when we get a new car.

Had one of those, and could not get it off with it.. couple of reasons, one the filter is huge, and you have a limited window between the step and the tire to operate in , and because the filter is huge, it just barely will go on, and it leave the handles so far apart you cant get your hands in a good position to twist it off.. The chain wrench is the best., the kind you put your 1/2 inch ratchet into and start twisting.

James K0UA

[ttriff]

Same issue with my CT445.

The solution was to take a utility knife and cut through the paint between the top of the filter housing and the rubber washer.

Next spray the area cut liberally with WD-40. Took about 3 treatments with WD-40 waiting 15 min between applications before the filter began to slowly loosen

[Kioti Tom]

For my old DS3510, I got the Filter wrench which is like a cap for the end that you use a 1/2" breakerbar in. I then proceeded to twist the 1/2" plate off the end of the cap. Drilled and then riveted the plate back on the cap with 5/32 monel rivets. Tried again and the filter gave up it ghost and came off as it had a lost cause. The longer handle of the breakerbar gave more leverage A MIGHTY HEAVE gave me the win.....
Be interesting to see how the filter on the DS4510 comes off when it comes due.
Tom

[sirrobinhood]

Does anybody know how much fluid to put back in (2004 DK35)? I put about 8.5-9 gallons and ran the tractor for about 3-4 mins and it looked like it was right at the bottom of the acceptable range. I thought I read 7.? gallons.
I dont have a manual!

[DK35vince]

Does anybody know how much fluid to put back in (2004 DK35)? I put about 8.5-9 gallons and ran the tractor for about 3-4 mins and it looked like it was right at the bottom of the acceptable range. I thought I read 7.? gallons.
I dont have a manual!

The manual says 11.6 gal.
My 2001 model DK 35 (same as the 2004 model) usually takes around 10 or 11 gal on a fluid/filter change

[k0ua]

Wonder if he drained the two final drive cases in the rear?

James

[DK35vince]

Wonder if he drained the two final drive cases in the rear?

James

It makes a difference.
I get an extra 1/2 gal or gallon extra out by draining the finals

[2458n]

Strap wrench. Looks like a piece of seat belt and a piece of 3'' long 1/2 square tubing. One size fits all.