mangus580
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So reading my manual - it states that just the filters get changed at the 50 hour service, not the actual oils.... I thought the oil got changed too?
So reading my manual - it states that just the filters get changed at the 50 hour service, not the actual oils.... I thought the oil got changed too?
I try to stick as close to the manual as possible that way I don't have to remember when the last time I changed something> I do write the dates on the filters also when I change them. I don't believe in wasting our hydrocarbon resources and figure that if the manufacturers think it will go to 300, it likely will go to 600 without a problem so they already have a built in safety factor to protect their warranty money so why do I need to spend the extra /extra money.You are correct, according the the manual, you change just the filters at fifty. I changed my oil as well as the filters @ fifty, and will likely change it, as well as the hydro fluid @ around 150 (manual says 300).
So reading my manual - it states that just the filters get changed at the 50 hour service, not the actual oils.... I thought the oil got changed too?
I can kinda see changing oil and even oil filters due to poor machining and bearing wear in, but FUEL FILTERS. Come on that is ridiculous. That little tractor couldn't possibly burn more than 2 gallons per hour so 100 gallon for fuel. I wouldn't change them till they showed some sign of contamination / fuel problems or at least 200 hours of service. I filter all my fuel with5 micron filters from my storage tank and so far I haven't had to change any fuel filters on any of my vehicles. Kubota RTV over 2 years and over 200 hours and filter is still clear(well red) with no water or other contamination evident in the clear plastic housing.I've noticed different models have drastically different instructions. I got the service manual for my S3010 and it had me change all fluids (except coolant) and filters at 50 hrs -- even the front axle gear lube and fuel filters.