Now I spilled my hydro oil I gotta fill it up

[Raul-02]

Hydro oil got expensive while I wasn't looking
Amway the fill port on the kioti is bid enough but not easy to pour into.

Any tricks you got?

I'm thinking of turning a threaded poly insert to screw in that'll accept a length of tubing and a funnel.

 

[seville009]

I pour the fluid into one of those pour cans with a spout first, then use whatever funnel I have that fits best into the fill hole. Then pour a little bit, check the level, pour some more, repeat.....

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I use a hand pump that drops the pickup end right through the top of the 5 gallon bucket, and hand pump it right into the spout. The outlet spout on the hand pump fits directly into my fill tube.

 

[Wagtail]

I've only changed my 4105's hydraulic oil once (at the 400hr. mark).

I did it 'old school', I guess. From the container into a graduated measured (5 litre) container, and then using a wide-mouth funnel, into the reservoir.

Yes, it took time and patience, but the job was done with no mess and accurately.

 

[ericm979]

I use a hand pump that drops the pickup end right through the top of the 5 gallon bucket, and hand pump it right into the spout. The outlet spout on the hand pump fits directly into my fill tube.

Me too. A "bucket pump". Works great though it can be slow to pump the entire 9 gallons for a fluid change. I'd rather be slow than make a mess or overfill the tractor.

Tip: don't leave it in a half filled bucket of oil, especially in a building that gets damp like my barn. It does not seal the bucket. I ended up with water in the oil. Now I park it in an empty bucket and seal the half full bucket up with the plastic lid.

 

[dirttoys]

I siphon it from the 5 gallon. Slow but never spill.

Best,

ed

 

[RjCorazza]

I use a 1 gallon oil can with a valve, similar to this one. A little time consuming, but easy and clean.

 

[Gordon Gould]

I siphon it from the 5 gallon. Slow but never spill.

Best,

ed

That's what I do too. I use one of those $5 rattle siphons.

gg

 

[Raul-02]

I use one of those $5 rattle siphons.

I like that. That's what I'll do.

 

[dlctcg]

Like many above I use a simple & cheap (HF - $6.99) hand pump... slow but no mess, & if you accidently overfill the tractor you can pump some fluid out...