Oil & Fuel HST & Hyd oil filter change

[fredhargis]

I had read here about having a plug ready to put into the oil hole when changing those filters, so I bought one: a tapered rubber plug at Lowes. I only changed the trans filter, but didn't need the plug....only seemed to loose what was between the filter and the casting. It took less than a quart to top it off. The hydraulic filter may be a different story, tho.

 

[Crocus]

I was pleased to find these comments about changing the HST filter and dealing with the spilling oil. My B26 (purchased used at 250hr) reached 400 hours and reading in the manual that the HST filter should be changed. Noting the oil level at the dip stick I couldn't see how to remove that filter without oil running out. I re-read the manual but it says nothing about an oil spill. I tried it and of course oil started to spill onto the top of the oil pan, down my sleeve etc. That can't be right I thought! What dumb engineering would require partial oil draining or dealing with the mess created by changing that filter.
I will try the "tilted-tractor" method with plenty of rags on hand.

Aside from this issue I am extremely pleased with this tractor. I am continually amazed by what it can do.:thumbsup:

 

[avc8130]

I plan on just winging it "hot swapping" the filters without draining the fluid on my L39. I am at the 600 hour service and have the same requirement of new filters but not new oil. I would swap the oil too, but that would add $250 to the service cost!

ac

 

[Dead Horse]

When I service either one of my tractors I have a five gallon pail handy. (It is astounding how many uses there are on a farm for 5 gallon pails. I must have 20 of them and am always looking for an empty one!)

There is always some oil spill when changing hyd or HST tranny filters, same with changing fuel filters.

Around here used hyd oil, motor oil, gear case oil and what ever else ends up in the "catch all" pails, is considered an asset that gets consumed various ways.

For example I have been running 4+ chainsaws for 12 years or more in some cases, using used motor oil as bar oil. Stuff works great and I have never had a problem with failure to oil or premature chain or bar wear. (Matter of fact this AM I was down sharpening most of my 18+ saw chains and came across one I have had for all of 15 years! Sadly this mornings service will likely be the last one this chain will take as there is barely anything left of the teeth).

I might add that the cast off oil makes a great wood preservative, too...... I do know carpenter ants seem to HATE the stuff!

 

[Carl Bert]

I was pleased to find these comments about changing the HST filter and dealing with the spilling oil. My B26 (purchased used at 250hr) reached 400 hours and reading in the manual that the HST filter should be changed. Noting the oil level at the dip stick I couldn't see how to remove that filter without oil running out. I re-read the manual but it says nothing about an oil spill. I tried it and of course oil started to spill onto the top of the oil pan, down my sleeve etc. That can't be right I thought! What dumb engineering would require partial oil draining or dealing with the mess created by changing that filter.
I will try the "tilted-tractor" method with plenty of rags on hand.

Aside from this issue I am extremely pleased with this tractor. I am continually amazed by what it can do.:thumbsup:

It really is a great machine. I wasn't sure if I had made a mistake not getting the L45, but so far so good. I only use it for projects around the house, and it hasn't let me down yet. I just dug a 14' x 8' x 7' deep hole for a basement staircase that I am putting in. What more can you ask from such a small machine?