I guess neither mechanical aptitude nor humor are your strong points. This is a good example of why I bought new. There are the people out there who don't read manuals, and here's one who might have read (some of) it but thinks he knows more than the engineers about their own product. :thumbdown:
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I guess neither mechanical aptitude nor humor are your strong points. This is a good example of why I bought new. There are the people out there who don't read manuals, and here's one who might have read (some of) it but thinks he knows more than the engineers about their own product. :thumbdown:
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OK, interesting thread. Yup, probably should have followed the service schedule and done the oil and filter at 50 hours, refilled with more JD break-in oil, and then done the full Monte, with regular oil/filter at 100, as per the book.
That said, it isn't the apocalypse. Gee Whiz.
At 95 hours, now, I would dump that break-in crud, re-fill with JD 0w-40 Syn, change the other fluids too, as per the manual, clean the screens, change hydro filter, check/replace the air filter, drain and re-fill the front axle, check all tire pressure, tighten loose bolts, etc. Lube what needs to be lubed and go on with life.
It'll be fine.
That said, it isn't the apocalypse. Gee Whiz.
At 95 hours, now, I would dump that break-in crud, re-fill with JD 0w-40 Syn, change the other fluids too, as per the manual, clean the screens, change hydro filter, check/replace the air filter, drain and re-fill the front axle, check all tire pressure, tighten loose bolts, etc. Lube what needs to be lubed and go on with life.
It'll be fine.
I do the maintenance on my 2305 by the book or better. There's no percentage in doing less. I use non-synthetic motor oil (Shell Rotella T 10W-30) and gear oil (Shell Spirax HD 80W-90). For hydraulic fluid it's Chevron 1000 THF.
Hey Marco,
How does that 2305 do in volcanic rock?!! :laughing:
:licking:(Just kidding)
Hi, ensoll,
I live on a part of the Big Island that actually has topsoil. It was once volcanic ash that has turned into a clay-like red dirt. In any case, the 2305 is used as a glorified lawn mower. I have a 4610 with front loader for minor earthmoving. We get about 200 inches of rain per year, so there's always work to be done managing the runoff and dealing with erosion.
I live on a part of the Big Island that actually has topsoil. It was once volcanic ash that has turned into a clay-like red dirt. In any case, the 2305 is used as a glorified lawn mower. I have a 4610 with front loader for minor earthmoving. We get about 200 inches of rain per year, so there's always work to be done managing the runoff and dealing with erosion.
