Did most of my 50 hr service

[timmy59]

I saw here that the 1st service (50 hr) was a booger due to paint or lack of O ring lube, SO, when it came time I grabbed a 6" opening C clamp and it worked like a charm on all 3 filters.. It did put some dents in some of the old filters if I wasn't out at the end but all came loose without any bad words.. But wait LMAO there was some bad words as the dealer sent me 1 wrong filter, so they got 2 of the 3 right.. The HST filters O ring is located on the outside rim and the filter they sent was about 2/3s inset so it would not mate and seal.. On the bright side the new filter are matching orange vs the old dark gray filters.. The tractor is now in the drive way awaiting an HST filter and of course without fluid.. One other thing that didn't set well was the depth of the oil pan bolt heads I can see where if the right tool isn't used a person is going to booger up the head of their bolts.. Kinda like the skinny slide on the wife's witness Pavona.. C clamp is the word of the day..

 

[xcgreene]

Man, there was nothing better than that next service when all the filters smoothly gripped right off. I do recall the bolt heads on the oil pan drain to be shorter than what one might expect. I suppose to keep clear of rocks. 6 pt socket instead of a wrench.

heres to maintenance :drink: