CK2510 50hr service - HST and Transmission oil - CONFUSED???
- Thread starter Klipper
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ptsg
Super Member
The transmission and rear end on a tractor, acts as reservoir for the entire hydraulic system, including the HST. There is no separate tank for just the HST as the fluid is shared in the hydraulic system.
That's why you have just one dipstick, it's all it's needed.
That's why you have just one dipstick, it's all it's needed.
FYI - I had he same problem many people do with the Kioti 50hr service and that was TRYING TO REMOVE THE SUPER TIGHT FILTERS!!! 
I broke my filter wrench trying to get the transmission filter off using it and a 3 foot pry bar!
So my friend loaned me this simple strap wrench and it connects to a 1/2" drive - i used a long 1/2" breaker bar and it came of SUPER EASY. This is the best wrench I have ever used for this type of situation, and they are CHEAP. I highly recommend buying one for your toolbox.
I broke my filter wrench trying to get the transmission filter off using it and a 3 foot pry bar!So my friend loaned me this simple strap wrench and it connects to a 1/2" drive - i used a long 1/2" breaker bar and it came of SUPER EASY. This is the best wrench I have ever used for this type of situation, and they are CHEAP. I highly recommend buying one for your toolbox.
ptsg
Super Member
It's kind of ironic that the factory filters come way overtight when, most times, the label on the OEM filter will say the torque required. Turns out it is still not that obvious for whoever install those things at the factory. 
Zeppelin
Member
From what I've read I think it's because they paint over the factory filters, so that first time you have to break the paint seal as well. Some people have mentioned cutting around the base with a razor blade helps.