1700 Engine sounds like knock

[careyo63]

Black oil is normal for desiel engines.Thick black sludge looking is a good sign of poor maintenance.I think I would be reluctant to put any harsh chemicals in it and just change the oil and filter after let say 25hrs. and see what it looks like.Also the oil pan and valve cover can be easily removed and cleaned up by hand and then you can be able to see if you might have a problem. I change my oil and filter every 100 hrs.also did you clean your Hyd. screen? I would though flush the cooling system, as you know it gets pretty warm in the summer down here.

 

[Gizmo36]

It was 17 degrees three weeks ago last week it was in the 80's then back in the 20's .Put a water pump and 50/50 antifreeze .

 

[careyo63]

Gizmo Crazy ain't it in the SE. In the last two weeks in Ga. Below freezing then 10" of snow up to the high 70's then down to the mid 30's and now 4 days of rain with flood warnings.Geeeze I wish it would figure out what it going to do.

 

[mikereid]

Where is the filter screen located for the hydraulic/Trans oil? I know where to fill it and where the drain plug is. Other than that this is a new machine to me.

Thanks

 

[SailorBob]

It is behind a triangular shaped plate with 3 bolts. It is kind of under the right foot rest. Remove the hydraulic line then the plate. It is a tubular shaped screen. Clean it out and replace it and refill with new fluid (JD303 type hydraulic transmission). (of course you should drain the fluid first)