2 Year Maintenance

[TJP89]

I'm approaching the 2 year maintenance mark for my CK35. The manual lists that the power steering, HST, coolant, and fuel hoses need to be replaced. Not checked and replaced as needed, but replaced. Is this really necessary? The hoses all look brand new, the tractor only has about 250 hours on it, no leaks or wear that I can see. Also, it would kind of be a pain to get to most of those. I think loader and most of the hood panels would have to come off. I just don't see a need, but maybe I'm wrong. What have you guys done with the hoses?
Also, if I do have to replace the hoses, I assume for the fuel hoses they only mean the rubber one from the tank to the IP, and not the hard lines from the pump to the block. I really don't want to mess with those.
Appreciate any advice.

 

[VictorW]

I didn't replace any of the hoses on my CK30hst. 11 years old and @750 hours. I just check them for any abrasion or sign of possible failure. All are still good. Fan belt did need replaced at 10 years. No more adjustment left. Antifreeze I did at 4 and 8 years. Fuel hoses from tank to IP still good. The steel lines from IP to injectors should never need replaced unless rusted or leaking. From your inspection, I'd say you're good to go as is.

 

[ritcheyvs]

I'm approaching the 2 year maintenance mark for my CK35. The manual lists that the power steering, HST, coolant, and fuel hoses need to be replaced. Not checked and replaced as needed, but replaced. Is this really necessary? ......

It's a typo. Check and replace only if needed. Later editions of the manual may be corrected, at least they were for my DK45s.

 

[TJP89]

Talked to the dealer today. He said there is absolutely no reason to replace the hoses ever, unless they need it. Manual is written for harsher climes apparently. Pretty much what I was thinking.