Oil & Fuel hydro oil on 2310

[DEWFPO]

I recently did the 50 hr service on my GC2310. I put Amsoil series 3000 5W30 engine oil in, plus Amsoil synthetic tractor hydraulic oil. Does it have less friction? Yes. After the change, it would keep moving slowly in the direction I was pushing the treadle pedal when I let go. I'd have to tap the reverse direction side of the treadle. I greased the treadle and now it works properly again. What changed? Only the fluid. Less friction means forward motion at low pump pressure. I'm looking forward to easier starts in our frigid winters, and faster warmups.

I'm also running the HDD in the engine and ATH in the Hydro unit. Been running them since last September.

DEWFPO

 

[bill177]

What grease fitting underneath that isn't shown in the manual? Where is it?

 

[tx2310]

I was thinking it was the brake pivot on the left side under neath, but it is the hydrostatic control pedal that is not called out. There are 2 fittings total. I was 1200 mi. from my manuals.

Doug

 

[bill177]

Thanks Doug - I saw the one on top of the HTS pedal - will look tomorrow for another on the bottom.