Worked my way through the 50 hour service

[skivt]

The GC2300 is at 58 hours so I dropped by the dealership and retrieved the necessary supplies for the 50 hour service. I was going to pay the dealer to do it but for $300+, I will figure it out on my own. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

All was going great and then I got to the step where you need to remove the hydraulic filter and clean it. This step requires that the right rear wheel come off. Knowing loaded tires are heavy, I only raised the tire a 1/2 inch off the floor and braced myself for impact. As the tire released, I realized that either I am really strong or there is a good reason the rear end is light with heavy loads in the loader. There is no beet juice in the tires, none at all. This is quite a miss considering it is a $300 option I negotiated into the purchase. If I had not done my own service, I would have never known. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

I will call the dealer in the morning and schedule the tractor for a pickup. I have the original paperwork so it will not be an issue.

Long story over...on to my question. What tricks do you have for filling the hydraulic fluid in the back? I have a little funnel and tube and it made a mess and took forever. Part of the mess was from the 2.5 gallon container I was pouring from. Too hard to pour small amounts to avoid overfilling the funnel.

Please feel free to share any good stories about doing your own service.

skivt

 

[davesisk]

</font><font color="blueclass=small">( What tricks do you have for filling the hydraulic fluid in the back? I have a little funnel and tube and it made a mess and took forever. Part of the mess was from the 2.5 gallon container I was pouring from. Too hard to pour small amounts to avoid overfilling the funnel.

skivt )</font>

Great question. I've got a 5 gallon bucket of hydraulic fluid for my first change on my 1220. I was thinking of using one of the little hand pumps designed for fluids. The tractor holds around 2.7 gallons if I'm not mistaken, so I'd imagine I'll be hand-pumping for a while! I think I'd rather do that than spill it all over the place, however. If anyone has any better ideas, I'm all ears...

Dave

 

[67PLY]

Just curious.......What did all the fluids and fliters cost from your M.F. dealer..........????

 

[skivt]

It cost me $130 for the following:

Note: Prices are from memory but are close
Oil Filter $13
Oil $2.75 per quart
Trans Filter $32
Trans oil $2.50 per quart and 2.5 Gallons for $22
Fuel filter $12 (Do no need for 50 Hour)
Air Filter $43 /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif (Will keep as a spare as the other only needed to be blown with the compressor)

I still need to do the 4X4 service. I believe it takes 2 or 3 quarts.

skivt

 

[mesanders]

I took off the top link and used a automotive transmission fill type funnel with the long extension on it.........

 

[mesanders]

I wanted to use the Permatran III that was in the manual but my local dealer did not have it. $68.00 for 5 gallons which would have serviced the whole tractor including the front differential. I ended up buying Mystik JT-5 sold at Tractor Supply Co. here in Ohio.It met all the specifications of Massey Permatran III and John Deere J20C fluid requirements which was good enough for me . Made by Citgo Oil Co. Was $39.00 for a 5 gallon bucket , oil filter was 32.09 @ dealer and I cleaned the screen in the hydro....... They also had a great price on a Fram oil Filter and synthetic diesel oil. $24.00 for both.

 

[67PLY]

How hard was it to clean the hydro "screen" - is it behind the right rear wheel??

 

[mesanders]

Basically just removed the rear wheel and removed the bolt from the fitting , took out the screen , hit it with some brake clean , and blew the residue off with the compressor and put it back in ..........

 

[mesanders]

LH rear wheel

 

[67PLY]

I cross referenced the MF (AGCO) oil filter 3609410M1 to a WIX 51360 - what brand of diesel oil (10W30) do you recommend? I am trying to cross reference the hydro filter AGCO # 4265229M91 - no success yet.