k0ua
Epic Contributor
I Just tried the Shop Vac Method on my 300 hour trans filter change and it worked great. I had a stepped rubber nozzle from home depot that fit in the fill plug. I sucked up close to a quart into the shop vac (Its well lubricated now ) and lost very little at the filters. It took about a half gallon to top the trans back off but that was since the last time i filled it. I've lost some hooking and unhooking hydraulic quick connects as well. Overall i give this method a 2 thumbs up. Thanks for the Tip.
I might try pulling the filters next time at the 600 hour oil change and see how much i actually loose if i just pull the filters, I didn't feel like doing that experiment today though.
Regards
Well I have come up with a third method, documented herehttp://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/291997-199-hours-close-enough.html
But I have only done it once a couple a few days ago. Good results, but need to hear from some others. The bottom line is just stopping up the air vent so air cannot get into the tank so it will be difficult for fluid to come out. The Kubota air vent is usually under the seat. My Kioti vent is also the fill plug. I lost about 2 ounces of fluid changing out the vertical hydraulic filter. A very small amount.
James K0UA