B3300 Hydaulic Fluid & Filter Change

CanuckPT · May 25, 2013

I just changed my engine oil & was about to start changing my Hydraulic fluid when it struck me that I'm not sure I can get the transmission oil filter off with the loader & backhoe frames on!! I think I can get the hydraulic oil filter off with some wiggling! Anyone have experience/suggestions for this issue?

CanuckPT · May 25, 2013

Problem solved once my thinking cap was screwed on straight!

I was able to remove the grey metal bar that looks to be there for protection to enable me to get at the filters from underneath.

Phew! Engine oil/filter, HST filter & hydraulic oil filters changed, new SUDT2 & front axle fluid replaced with 80/90 gear oil!

I'm enjoying a well deserved beer!!

DWW68 · May 25, 2013

Glad it went well. But I dont think you should have to remove anything to perform the service.

CanuckPT · May 25, 2013

DWW68 said:
Glad it went well. But I dont think you should have to remove anything to perform the service.

Thanks - mission accomplished & I agree that I SHOULDN'T have to remove anything to do it but it was physically impossible to remove the filters without something coming off!!

jim_wilson · May 28, 2013

Good to know - I'm going to have to do the 50 hour service on B3200 very shortly and hadn't really taken a close look at the filter situation.

CanuckPT · May 28, 2013

jim_wilson said:
Good to know - I'm going to have to do the 50 hour service on B3200 very shortly and hadn't really taken a close look at the filter situation.

Good luck! I'm not terribly experienced with this stuff & I sailed through it once I got my problem solving in gear to get at those filters.