Today was the day. Gorgeous weather allowed me to work in the driveway.
1. Found 5 gallon drain pans at Advanced Auto. {see attached}
2. Had to use a 3/4" socket wrench since I could not get enough torque with the shorter handle on my 1/2" wrench.
3. Changed the 2 hydraulic filters first, even though it was only 127 hours since they were changed at the 50 hour service. Took the old ones off, filled the new ones with oil and spun them back on. I found it easier to use the oil filter wrench to spin them the last 3/4 turn since I couldn't get my hand around the filter.
4. Removed the front plug, put one 5 gallon pan under it.
5. Removed the rear plug, put the second 5 gallon pan there and let both drain.
6. Once the front and rear were done draining, I replaced the plugs and then pulled the center plug and let that drain.
7. I removed the tool box, which allowed me to use a standard funnel and pour the Amsoil in from a 5 gallon can. I could get all but the last half gallon into the tractor. I learned this the hard way...when I tilted the can too far up and the stubby spout on the can was no longer pouring into the funnel. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
8. I then poured in final 3 gallons by using quart bottles.
Wasn't too bad a job. This winter will tell if switching to synthetic quiets the system.
I also noticed the rear hose clamp, on the short hose above the front hyd filter was loose, for the second time in 2 years. It was dripping fluid onto the filter, so I tightened it. I would not have seen this if I had replaced the side panel, since the panel hides most of the filter. You Class II Boomer owners might want to check both of these hose clamps.
1. Found 5 gallon drain pans at Advanced Auto. {see attached}
2. Had to use a 3/4" socket wrench since I could not get enough torque with the shorter handle on my 1/2" wrench.
3. Changed the 2 hydraulic filters first, even though it was only 127 hours since they were changed at the 50 hour service. Took the old ones off, filled the new ones with oil and spun them back on. I found it easier to use the oil filter wrench to spin them the last 3/4 turn since I couldn't get my hand around the filter.
4. Removed the front plug, put one 5 gallon pan under it.
5. Removed the rear plug, put the second 5 gallon pan there and let both drain.
6. Once the front and rear were done draining, I replaced the plugs and then pulled the center plug and let that drain.
7. I removed the tool box, which allowed me to use a standard funnel and pour the Amsoil in from a 5 gallon can. I could get all but the last half gallon into the tractor. I learned this the hard way...when I tilted the can too far up and the stubby spout on the can was no longer pouring into the funnel. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
8. I then poured in final 3 gallons by using quart bottles.
Wasn't too bad a job. This winter will tell if switching to synthetic quiets the system.
I also noticed the rear hose clamp, on the short hose above the front hyd filter was loose, for the second time in 2 years. It was dripping fluid onto the filter, so I tightened it. I would not have seen this if I had replaced the side panel, since the panel hides most of the filter. You Class II Boomer owners might want to check both of these hose clamps.
