My Toolcat is a model C. 2006 190 hours.
1. Hydraulic fluid change interval. The maintenance manual says first fluid change is at 500 hours ***OR EVERY 12 MONTHS***. So even though I have only 190 hours, I have maybe 36 months on the original fluid. So I guess I should change the fluid now, and every 12 months regardless of hours? Does that sound right?
2.Having trouble removing hydraulic fluid drain plug. The plug screws into a brass fitting that is connected to four rubber hoses. The fitting is suspended from the hoses. It is not firmly attached to anything except the hoses. The plug is tight. When I put some torque on the plug, it starts to strain the hoses. I don't want to damage the hoses or pull them loose from the fitting. I tried putting a pair of locking-pliers (vicegrips) on the fitting but is still very hard to avoid twisting the fitting away from the hoses. This seems like a dumb design, I suspect the Bobcat Mechs must have a trick. Would an impact wrench loosen the plug without twisting the fitting? Maybe I should just suck the fluid out of the reservoir and forget about the stuck plug?? Your suggestions?
Thanks.
1. Hydraulic fluid change interval. The maintenance manual says first fluid change is at 500 hours ***OR EVERY 12 MONTHS***. So even though I have only 190 hours, I have maybe 36 months on the original fluid. So I guess I should change the fluid now, and every 12 months regardless of hours? Does that sound right?
2.Having trouble removing hydraulic fluid drain plug. The plug screws into a brass fitting that is connected to four rubber hoses. The fitting is suspended from the hoses. It is not firmly attached to anything except the hoses. The plug is tight. When I put some torque on the plug, it starts to strain the hoses. I don't want to damage the hoses or pull them loose from the fitting. I tried putting a pair of locking-pliers (vicegrips) on the fitting but is still very hard to avoid twisting the fitting away from the hoses. This seems like a dumb design, I suspect the Bobcat Mechs must have a trick. Would an impact wrench loosen the plug without twisting the fitting? Maybe I should just suck the fluid out of the reservoir and forget about the stuck plug?? Your suggestions?
Thanks.