Exaust Smoke, Stalling and Radiator Fluid Leaking

greg_g · Feb 22, 2010

The fill/vent is a mushroom looking cap that's threaded into the top of the governor housing. Mine has a little dipstick attached as well. Some may have a side plug in lieu of a dipstick. Remove/replace the cap with an open end wrench, 10mm or 12mm I think. Most of these governors have drain plugs on the underside.

It's not unusual to get diesel fuel contamination, so I drain and refill mine 1-2 times a year. The same 15W40 that you use in the engine is suitable, I personally prefer ISO100 compressor oil. If you don't have a dipstick, remove the side plug. Pour oil in the top. When it comes out the side, you're full.

Dirt and chaff can block the cap vents too. A good soaking in diesel fuel and a few puffs from an air compressor usually cleans mine out. Same applies to the fill/vent on the hydraulic sump too.

//greg//

Diamondpilot · Feb 22, 2010

Here are a few pics courtesy of Ranch Hand Supply.

The first one shows the drain plugs. There are 2 but you can also just drain it via the lower one. I like to open both.

The third pic shows the fill via the mushroom cap/vent.

The next shows the level drain. Mine has a rubber cap/plug over it for dirt protection. I have also seen some with a hose on them.

You should service you pump every other oil change as a minimum.

I like to pour in about 20 oz of oil and let it sit overnight to find level. Make sure to put a catch pan under the tractor and park it on a level spot.

Chris

Flex4 · Feb 22, 2010

Thank you Chris for the detailed info and photos, I will definately change and add oil, since this tractor needs a whole new fresh start with clean fluids and filters.

Peter