B2910 Flood

   / B2910 Flood #1  

cbburrows

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Last weekend we had a major flood in New Hope, PA. I had to use my B2910 and a tow chain for some serious amphibious work. I have to say it performed great. The water was up to just below the exhaust pipe. I suppose I need to do some not so routine maintenance / fluid changes. I have been using the machine since to fix my driveway , move debris, etc. Now, what should I do to service this machine. I did lube the loader and mower deck, but have not changed any fluids. Also, my Woods 6500 backhoe (which was off the unit) got completely submerged. Please advise as to which service should be performed. Thanks.
 
   / B2910 Flood #2  
The backhoe is a sealed unit, so it is doubtful that any water got into it. I would drain and refill all the differentials and transmission on the tractor. Check the fluids first. If there is any sign of water, the oils will turn milky white. If this has happened, then it will be necessary to do two oil changed to get all the moisture out. There is a good possibility that there is no water intrusion into any of the tractor at all. Depends on how the vents are made and other circumstances, but it doesn't hurt to err on the side of caution..
 
   / B2910 Flood #3  
I would think at a very minimum, you'd have water in the front axle because of the vent on it.
 
   / B2910 Flood #4  
In addition to fluid changes, I would also spray all the linkage underneath with WD-40 to drive out the moisture and help prevent rust. Also spray any electrical connections that could have been submerged. Then let it drip dry somewhere it won't make a mess.

Just make sure you check your front axle, because the vent is pretty low on the tractor. If you stopped it with the front axle under water, as it cooled it could suck water in the vent. Crack open the drain plugs on each side of the front axle, and see if the first bit of fluid that comes out (water will be on the bottom) looks milky or like creamed coffee. If it does, that's water mixed with the oil. If all you see is clearish hydraulic fluid, you are probably OK. Do the same with the tranny, and engine. You probably didn't get any water in the engine, but it won't hurt to check. This should have been done as soon as the water went down, but hopefully you didn't do any damage.

Good Luck /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
   / B2910 Flood #5  
To sleep good at night I'd change the fluids like you mention anyway. Why take the chance for $50 worth of fluids and filters
 

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