5035 HST suction strainer cleaning

[jb1390]

I found that there were rigid hydraulic lines preventing wrench access to the bolts. I did not want to risk damage to those, so I decided to have the dealer clean the strainer. Unfortunately, the dealer is backed up on service, so it will take him a month to get to it.

Did you read my post about the plate opposite the suction line? You should be able to access the strainer from there. No need to take off the line.

 

[Hermio]

Did you read my post about the plate opposite the suction line? You should be able to access the strainer from there. No need to take off the line.

I read it. You mean on the left side of the tractor? I did not see one.

 

[jb1390]

I read it. You mean on the left side of the tractor? I did not see one.

Hmm, perhaps they added it for the 3550 (tier 4 version). I thought the 3550 and 5035 were pretty much identical besides the motor - maybe not. Mine has a plate on the left hand side opposite the suction line. See attached picture.

 

[JerryK]

HEH....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just looked at my 2011 behemoth and she has the same plate. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Free at last, free at last, Lord Almighty, free at last... [ from the hard way.. ] Who'd of thunk it... ??? ThANK YOU

 

[Hermio]

I will look for it after I get my tractor back.

 

[Hermio]

I got a chance to look at it just before they picked up the tractor. It did indeed have a plate on the left side of the tractor that looks like the one in the photo. I am surprised Mahindra did not suggest that method in their manual. Are there any gaskets or O-rings to replace? I assume the strainer runs the full width of the sump. How do you make sure it seals with the pickup tube at the right side of the tractor?

 

[tjus77]

Damned I wish I had seen this post before I took it out like the manual said. I ruined the screen and the hose. Lesson learned, but I am glad I did change it out, fluid and all, because there was gunk in the strainer. Next time I will take it out from the left side.

 

[Hermio]

After hearing about all the difficulty, I am glad I had the dealer do it! Fortunately, it only needs to be done every 350 hours after the initial change.

 

[tjus77]

I wish I had paid the dealer, two weekends of grief. Next time I will, totally worth it.

 

[tbzep]

It's a pain, even from the plate side, but worth it to know it was actually pulled out and cleaned. It was actually easier for me to do than to get all the shuttle linkage lubed.