jigglypuff
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Kubota L3000DT with LA450S Loader; MX4800 with LA1065 Loader; Howse RTC70 Tiller
Hi
Lurked on the site for a bit til I could not find a solution to my problem using a forum search.
I’ve inherited a L3000DT that has a hydraulic problem - loader or three point hitch won’t lift. It’s also affected the power steering. I heard the fluid making noises as it traveled through the fixed metal hoses below the seat like it was struggling to get through the hoses.
Investigations found that the trans/hydro fluid was milky and learned from this forum that is due to water in the fluid. This likely came from multiple leaks from a worn and torn paper gasket around the gear shifter housing.
The trans was also way overfilled and had probably 9+ gallons drain out (capacity is 7.4 gallons)
I drained fluid and made a new gasket seal, and cleaned the strainer, but not sure if I caught all the drain plugs. I found two directly under the transmission, and the service manual points to two more, but not sure where they are. Are they at the rear axles as shown in attached picture?
I plan on filling and flushing at least twice (based on what I’ve read on this forum) before refilling for good. Wish there was an easier way instead of using 14+ gallons of fluid. I plan on using the cheapest stuff available for the flush. Tractor supply has buckets of the J20a stuff for $30 - is this advised?. I will try out some of the sea foam hydro trans stuff during flushes - is advised ?
I hope these procedures will help fix my non lifting loader and 3 pt hitch, unless there is other advice out there.
This Kubota has been a great family tractor for nearly 20 years and wish I had a say in maintaining it over the years. Now, it, and it’s problems, are mine now and I intend to get the tractor in tip top shape. Thanks for any info/advice
J
edit: added fluid capacity
Lurked on the site for a bit til I could not find a solution to my problem using a forum search.
I’ve inherited a L3000DT that has a hydraulic problem - loader or three point hitch won’t lift. It’s also affected the power steering. I heard the fluid making noises as it traveled through the fixed metal hoses below the seat like it was struggling to get through the hoses.
Investigations found that the trans/hydro fluid was milky and learned from this forum that is due to water in the fluid. This likely came from multiple leaks from a worn and torn paper gasket around the gear shifter housing.
The trans was also way overfilled and had probably 9+ gallons drain out (capacity is 7.4 gallons)
I drained fluid and made a new gasket seal, and cleaned the strainer, but not sure if I caught all the drain plugs. I found two directly under the transmission, and the service manual points to two more, but not sure where they are. Are they at the rear axles as shown in attached picture?
I plan on filling and flushing at least twice (based on what I’ve read on this forum) before refilling for good. Wish there was an easier way instead of using 14+ gallons of fluid. I plan on using the cheapest stuff available for the flush. Tractor supply has buckets of the J20a stuff for $30 - is this advised?. I will try out some of the sea foam hydro trans stuff during flushes - is advised ?
I hope these procedures will help fix my non lifting loader and 3 pt hitch, unless there is other advice out there.
This Kubota has been a great family tractor for nearly 20 years and wish I had a say in maintaining it over the years. Now, it, and it’s problems, are mine now and I intend to get the tractor in tip top shape. Thanks for any info/advice
J
edit: added fluid capacity
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