50 hour service

[DJLX]

That's the first I have heard about changing tranny fluid changes the HST noise-interesting -wonder why?

 

[trlong]

<font color="blue"> </font><font color="blue" class="small">( magnets in a lubricating system are usually there to tell you you have a problem, not to filter out impurities, the filter does that.... )</font> </font>

fish_whisperer,

I would be concerned if I found much crud on the magnets, after the 50 hr. service, if the fluid was just lubricating the HST. I don't know much about hydraulics on other CUT's but on the 4115 that's lubricating the HST and running all the hydraulic driven attachments. I'm probably still collecting crud from the old log splitter I hook up to the power-beyond. I probably won't be splitting again 'til fall. I expect I'll be at 500 hr.s by then. I'll re-check before more splitting and see if any crud is building up from my new implements.

 

[deereman63]

It seemed to me that the oil that I put in was thicker than the old oil /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[mhalla]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( It seemed to me that the oil that I put in was thicker than the old oil /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif )</font>
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Could be. The 2210 ships with low viscosity HY-GARD. Did you use the regular HY-GARD when you changed the transmission oil?

Bought my filters and fluids today. I'm getting close to my 200 hr service for my 2210.

Mike
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[trlong]

<font color="blue"></font><font color="blue" class="small">( It seemed to me that the oil that I put in was thicker than the old oil /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif )</font></font>

Engine Oil, or hydraulic fluid?

Seems to me there was a thread that discussed the low viscosity for breakin. I could not be sure with the hydraulic fluid as the fluid I took out was hot and what I put in was cold.

 

[deereman63]

I was referring to the tranny oil. I replaced with the low viscosity fluid. I had warmed the engine prior to the change but I dont remember it being that warm. Could it be that for the breaking in period JD use a special oil?

 

[deereman63]

Did you change your engine oil at 100 hours ?

 

[mhalla]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Did you change your engine oil at 100 hours ? )</font>

<font color="green">I did and again at 150 hours. That averages out to about twice a year for me with the amount of time I use my tractor.

Mike </font>

 

[fish_wisperer]

i wouldnt worrie about a small amount af very fine metal shavings on those magnets, you will always a little but if you check it and there is an unusual amount especially if the shavings are larger, something may be going wrong. on a jet engine these are called chip detectors and when you get enough shavings on one it completes a circut and and turns on a light or an alarm.

 

[trlong]

<font color="blue"> </font><font color="blue" class="small">( i wouldn't worry about a small amount of very fine metal shavings on those magnets,)</font></font>

fish_whisperer,

The residue on the magnets has been a fine greasy paste, almost like a soft lead...no flakes. This last change was the least residue. I'll keep an eye out for "chips" during future changes.

Again, Thank you. You knowledgeable members continue to be a great resource for all of us.

Tom

 

[edgaines]

Coming up on the 50 hour for my 790, and the place I bought my unit quoted me at around $400. Since I bought the 790 I have moved to a more rural area, and the local dealer says the 50 hours service is only about $180. As this dealer deals mainly in larger machines, could he be overlooking something in his quote?

 

[trlong]

Ed,

Did he say that $180 included parts and fluids, or just labor? See above....around $108 or more just for the filters, and fluids sounds about rigtht but, I don't know on a 790 ...I'd have to check old receipts to see what it took for my 4115.

If they will do the whole job (per the manual) for $180, I'd say it's a deal. Can you check with any one else in the area who has had service there to get some feel for reputation?

Tom

 

[stuart]

Second quote seems about right. Ist one is high.

 

[LAXPatrick]

Just got done with my 50 hour service on my 4310. 6.8 gallons of transmission fluid - WOW. I'd anticipated that volume and bought a couple of drain pans. Plan worked out pretty well overall.

Net cost: $0. I bought the tractor with 42 hours on it and decided that this would be a great way to get to know the new addition to the stable (that doesn't have hooves). Also gave me a chance to clean it up a bit and do the obligatory bath and waxing of the hood to get it looking its best and also deal with the dusty environment of the barn.

All wheels were torqued fine, oil change was no problem. Front axle fluid was a little low - have to bug the dealer for that one.

Overall, totally enjoying the tractor!

Next project is to build/weld some draw bar clips so that I can move the boat around, etc. - mostly just for fun. It's really all about trying out the new toys!

LAXPatrick