Bolens gt2000 hydraulic fluid change

[sniper695]

my hydro fluid has not been changed since I bought tractor (6 years maybe) and my hydro system is acting a little weird especially at startup. I got the filters bit what type of oil should I use and how much should I buy? I like Amsoil brand oils on my motorcycles would there tractor hydraulic be a good match?

Synthetic Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil SAE 5W-3 ATH - AMSOIL

 

[tomplum]

I suppose that you could. 10W30 or 10W40 motor oil I think what was in it originally.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I suppose that you could. 10W30 or 10W40 motor oil I think what was in it originally.

Are you sure? I don't think that's what was in mine originally.

I would research this better, because I can't remember what I put in mine when I last changed it, it's been a long time ago but I know it wasn't motor oil, that it called for...

SR

 

[sniper695]

I suppose that you could. 10W30 or 10W40 motor oil I think what was in it originally.

Manual says bolens oil part 1738157 or mobil 423 or amoco 1000 or Texaco TDH.

Thos are all no longer made lol.

 

[Richard001]

Perhaps a call or internet search for Bolens may give you the answer.

 

[Topzide]

Mobil 423 has been replaced with Mobil 424 which is still made.

 

[tomplum]

Are you sure? I don't think that's what was in mine originally.

I would research this better, because I can't remember what I put in mine when I last changed it, it's been a long time ago but I know it wasn't motor oil, that it called for...

SR

If I'm correct , you have an Eaton 11 transaxle. If so the XI Toro's had an Eaton 11 and we filled them w/ 10w30, though 10w 40 was allowed. That was Toro's instructions anyways. Eaton used to have a decent service website. Lots of L&G transaxles take motor oil instead of hydraulic oil.