Fliuds Drain Farm Pro 2430
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Front differential gear oil is unrelated to stiff steering. It's hydraulic fluid in the PS pump that operates the hydraulic steering cylinder. But if the fluid you see is tan, that means it's time to drain/flush and refill with clean 80W90 gear oil. There may not actually be a dipstick for the front axle housing. On mine, I could see the axle shaft with the fill plug removed. I slowly added gear oil until it just covered the shaft, and left it at that. If the outboard drives are low too, it takes a while for the gear oil to work its way out there. You should check an hour or so later to see if any more topping up is necessary.
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KoonHunter51
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Yea greg, l did edit post.
Fluids plural power steering & 4x4
Steering has got a little tighter/harder, was pretty easy & smooth before
Looks like PS fluid is a little low & dingy/dirty looking
David
Fluids plural power steering & 4x4
Steering has got a little tighter/harder, was pretty easy & smooth before
Looks like PS fluid is a little low & dingy/dirty looking
David
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KoonHunter51
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Power Steering diagnose & fluid change ?
Has any one drained/changed fluid in PS & how to check pump for flow ?
Pump is 2 stage with PS in front
Steered/Drove easy like a luxury car before, now has tight/hard steering
Dummy found the fluid check for 4x4 axle, didn't realize there were 2 inlet access
Made note to self; Self; Quit working in the dark
David
Has any one drained/changed fluid in PS & how to check pump for flow ?
Pump is 2 stage with PS in front
Steered/Drove easy like a luxury car before, now has tight/hard steering
Dummy found the fluid check for 4x4 axle, didn't realize there were 2 inlet access
Made note to self; Self; Quit working in the dark
David
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KoonHunter51
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#1; Drain 4x4 axle ?
Is there 3 drain plugs ?
Removed small pipe plug at center of axle
Wheel hubs on this 2430 have no drain plugs
#2; Does power steering system have a filter ?
David
Is there 3 drain plugs ?
Removed small pipe plug at center of axle
Wheel hubs on this 2430 have no drain plugs
#2; Does power steering system have a filter ?
David
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greg_g
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Power steering should indeed have a filter. With the cover off, I'd expect to see a center post and fastener. Remove the fastener, reach into the fluid, lift out the cartridge filter. After you drain, flushing is imperative. I recommend kerosene. Drain as much as you can from reservoir, lines, cylinder - then refill with kero. Drive around and do a few figure 8s, to circulate the kero. Ideally that will clean the relief valve in the pump, which is likely the source of the increased resistance you're feeling. If the reservoir turns dirty again, drain/flush/circulate again with fresh kero.
Front outboard drive housings should each have a (rather small) drain plug near the bottom, facing rearward. Square head I think. The steel is soft, and it's (too) easy to round them off if you don't have a tight fitting wrench. Might be a good idea to soak them in penetrating fluid before even touching them with a wrench.
And the dipstick was my fault. I should have also mentioned earlier that some have two plugs, only one of which may have a dipstick. Nevertheless, the recommendation to top up only until the axle shaft is covered remains valid. Right/left plugs speed up the process of adding thick gear oil. When adding from a single hole, it takes much longer to flow through the center hub and onward to the drive housing on the other side. With two fill holes, you can get fluid flowing both directions at the same time.
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Front outboard drive housings should each have a (rather small) drain plug near the bottom, facing rearward. Square head I think. The steel is soft, and it's (too) easy to round them off if you don't have a tight fitting wrench. Might be a good idea to soak them in penetrating fluid before even touching them with a wrench.
And the dipstick was my fault. I should have also mentioned earlier that some have two plugs, only one of which may have a dipstick. Nevertheless, the recommendation to top up only until the axle shaft is covered remains valid. Right/left plugs speed up the process of adding thick gear oil. When adding from a single hole, it takes much longer to flow through the center hub and onward to the drive housing on the other side. With two fill holes, you can get fluid flowing both directions at the same time.
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KoonHunter51
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The Power Steering reservoir/tank has a plastic, ? spring loaded canister ? in one side, but I did not see any filter
Can not find "drain" for steering box either
These 4x4 drive housings have no "Pipe Plug" drain but do have plate on the bottom with a center bolt
My diagram shows that as a "plug" but it is faded & I can't see where it goes or if it connects to, or to the vertical 4x4 shaft
Edit; (Removed center bolt & fluid from housing drained)
I replaced seals in a 28hp Jinma 4x4 I had & I do not remember the center bolt
David
Can not find "drain" for steering box either
These 4x4 drive housings have no "Pipe Plug" drain but do have plate on the bottom with a center bolt
My diagram shows that as a "plug" but it is faded & I can't see where it goes or if it connects to, or to the vertical 4x4 shaft
Edit; (Removed center bolt & fluid from housing drained)
I replaced seals in a 28hp Jinma 4x4 I had & I do not remember the center bolt
David
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Hydraulic Oil ? Power Steering Fluid ?
Local TS only have ISO 48 Oil no ISO 32 or AW 32
I figured the 48 oil will be all right in the 3-point lift but what about the Power Steering ?
Tractor has little use in winter & cold days
Thanks,
David
Local TS only have ISO 48 Oil no ISO 32 or AW 32
I figured the 48 oil will be all right in the 3-point lift but what about the Power Steering ?
Tractor has little use in winter & cold days
Thanks,
David
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Since the bottom of the outboard drives it typically lower than the center pumpkin drain, you're gonna leave some dirty gear oil behind. But if there are no outboard drains, I guess you'll just have to live with it.
Never in my life have I ever heard or ISO48. I'm thinking you mean ISO46. If true, It's just a little thicker than ISO32. Given that you don't anticipate much cold weather operation, ISO46 should work fine. Just understand that - on that odd cold day when you actually use the tractor - it will just tak a little longer for the ISO46 to warm up (compared to ISO32)
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Never in my life have I ever heard or ISO48. I'm thinking you mean ISO46. If true, It's just a little thicker than ISO32. Given that you don't anticipate much cold weather operation, ISO46 should work fine. Just understand that - on that odd cold day when you actually use the tractor - it will just tak a little longer for the ISO46 to warm up (compared to ISO32)
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