2520 water seperator sight "glass"

[d_guth]

Hi Guys,
Got my new JD 2520 and must thank many of you here for all the great info.
It helped me in making my decision for sure !

As you can see I've put er to use

I have noticed that the fuel sight glass seems quite white on colour making it almost impossible to see through without a bright light.
In the JD online videos you can see the sight glass as it should be...clear.
My sales guy said that all of the new tractors are like this but he remembers a few years back when they were all clear and easy to see through.
Any ideas on this guys ??
I'm about to start calling the regional sales people here in Canada for a chat.

One FYI point to make.....it took over a week for my dealer to get the 46 hoe to work because the front brackets were too big for the loader supports. Seems JD has started making the 200CX loader square supports that bolt to the side of the tractor smaller (about 3 5/16") and never redesigned the front loader brackets. As a temp fix my dealer put in two plates about 3/8" - 1/2" thick to take up the slack. I'll see if I can get a few pics
My only thinking is that they have made the loader supports smaller to cut down on the front tire rubbing issues.....maybe ??

 

[kennyd]

Welcome to TBN

 

[newt92]

Welcome! Welcome! For some reason I'm kinda partial to the 2520! Its a great tractor. Wish I had some snow to play in!

 

[d_guth]

Thanks for the welcome guys.
A little snow is not bad at all......it can get out of hand though

Anyone care to chime in about the fuel sight glass (plastic)

Yea I was a mechanic years ago and have been a radar technician in the NAVY for the past 19 so I've seen a few things over the years but wondering if this should be as is, my gut feeling says no way...

 

[jdbower]

Are you talking about the glass by the rear PTO? That one is for hyrdo fluid and, while I think I've seen a little condensation on it once or twice it typically seems clear to me. There may be a fuel glass under the hood, I've just never looked for it.

 

[kvjohndeere]

Hi Guys,
Got my new JD 2520 and must thank many of you here for all the great info.
It helped me in making my decision for sure !

As you can see I've put er to use

I have noticed that the fuel sight glass seems quite white on colour making it almost impossible to see through without a bright light.
In the JD online videos you can see the sight glass as it should be...clear.
My sales guy said that all of the new tractors are like this but he remembers a few years back when they were all clear and easy to see through.
Any ideas on this guys ??
I'm about to start calling the regional sales people here in Canada for a chat.

One FYI point to make.....it took over a week for my dealer to get the 46 hoe to work because the front brackets were too big for the loader supports. Seems JD has started making the 200CX loader square supports that bolt to the side of the tractor smaller (about 3 5/16") and never redesigned the front loader brackets. As a temp fix my dealer put in two plates about 3/8" - 1/2" thick to take up the slack. I'll see if I can get a few pics
My only thinking is that they have made the loader supports smaller to cut down on the front tire rubbing issues.....maybe ??

The fuel Seperator sight Glass on the engine should be clear enough to where you can see water in it & see The the ring In The fuel separator ! Take Care & welcome to the Forum !

 

[Runner]

d - congrats on the new machine. Nice top. I'm partial to the 2520 too!

Here is a pic of my settling bowl. It is like you're describing, milky looking plastic. I don't think I'd want an actual glass one in that location and not sure they could make a plastic one that would be much more clear.

Best of luck with the new rig.

Runner

 

[d_guth]

Hey thanks guys.

Thanks for the pic runner....yea mine is about the same. They used to be made out of thick glass years ago actually
Not sure how JD expects someone to easily see water of dirt in this.
They do have a red ring inside that will float I guess if water gets in but I'll give the JD folks a call and let you guys know how I make out

 

[GordNovo]

Hey welcome to TBN!

I'm envious of all your snow. We've had bloody cold weather here in Cda, like -35C but not much of the white stuff floatin' around.

I don't know if I'm supposed to do this, but I'll periodically open the valve up just to empty it.. can't tell if there's any stuff beside fuel coming out though.

GN

 

[Runner]

Gord - do like pilots do when they drain the fuel strainers on airplanes - hold a clear plastic or glass container under it to catch the flow and you'll be able to see if there's water/dirt in there easily.