question for DK owners about changing hydraulic fluid

[grsthegreat]

The hydrualic and oil filtters are put on and then the tractor engine is painted; powder coat baked on. Consequently the filters tend to be baked into place and once removed they are easier the second time around. Be SURE to not over tighten the oil pan bolts, they will end up stripping out the pan threads if they are turned too tight. Get 'em snug then a 1/8- 1/4" turn further, no more.

Grease fittings on the front axle are a B to get any grease into. Removing them to clean out will not in most instances make any difference. Don't force grease into the fittings or you may damage a seal and then wish you hadn't forced the grease.
This is all from the technicians from my dealer's shop discussing this with me...

As for the HST filters, if they are changed that is at least half the battle at the 50 hr service. The filters do the job of cleaning out the debris in the oil, so changing them is paramount, and whatever amount of oil is/was left will get out at the next change.

thanks for the reply.......makes me feel better.

My front axle rotating zerks took grease without any problem.

 

[MichiganIron]

The SE Tractors have drains in each brake housing. Make sure you drain the brake housings, there is a bunch of fluid in the bottom of each brake case.

 

[grsthegreat]

The SE Tractors have drains in each brake housing. Make sure you drain the brake housings, there is a bunch of fluid in the bottom of each brake case.

NOW you tell me hehe:laughing: Of course the manual doesnt say a thing about that

 

[mx5guy]

Just a note on greasing fittings, I have had one just stop accepting grease replaced it all is fine now, BH lower pivot pont grease zeark will take greas if i push buckect arm down on dirt, otherwise almost impossible.:thumbsup: