Well I have 50 hours on my B2650HSDC now, so today I did the first oil and filter change. I ordered all the needed supplies from my dealer a couple weeks ago in anticipation of hitting 50 hours. $160.00 for all delivered.
Oil change went ok, except getting the original engine filter off was a little difficult as the radiator hose presses against the filter, so getting a filter wrench on was a little difficult. When I pulled the drain plugs, the copper seal on one side was deformed, out of round. Of course I didn't foresee that so no extra seal to replace it. I reinstalled the out of round one and will watch it carefully for a while to make sure it doesn't leak. I will replacing an order with the dealer to get new ones if needed.
I used the vacuum trick when I replaced the HST and Suction filters. It worked almost too well as it actually pulled fluid from the reservoir into the vacuum hose. I had my wife hold the hose a little off center on the hole when I changed the second filter and that seemed to work better. I lost a total of 1 quart of fluid that was replaced after the filter change.
One thing I noticed when replacing the HST filter is that it seemed to bottom out when I tightened it. As in a solid metal to metal with no cushion from the O ring on the filter. I checked for leaks several times after letting it run for a while. No leaks so far, but I will keep checking on it but was wondering if anyone else has experienced this with new filters?
It took me about 3 hours to go through everything on the 50 hour maintenance list. But I took my time. So far the only complaint with my new toy is that the FEL seems to be a little weak, as in doesn't have enough breakout strength. This is my first tractor, so I have nothing to compare it to. It does lift a full bucket of material, so maybe it is just my technique that needs improving.
Anyway, I'm having fun with all the things I can now do with it. I will be digging stumps later today creating another new trail in my woods that would never be possible without a tractor and backhoe. Just wanted to say thank you for all the info I have found here. Invaluable to a new owner as myself.
Oil change went ok, except getting the original engine filter off was a little difficult as the radiator hose presses against the filter, so getting a filter wrench on was a little difficult. When I pulled the drain plugs, the copper seal on one side was deformed, out of round. Of course I didn't foresee that so no extra seal to replace it. I reinstalled the out of round one and will watch it carefully for a while to make sure it doesn't leak. I will replacing an order with the dealer to get new ones if needed.
I used the vacuum trick when I replaced the HST and Suction filters. It worked almost too well as it actually pulled fluid from the reservoir into the vacuum hose. I had my wife hold the hose a little off center on the hole when I changed the second filter and that seemed to work better. I lost a total of 1 quart of fluid that was replaced after the filter change.
One thing I noticed when replacing the HST filter is that it seemed to bottom out when I tightened it. As in a solid metal to metal with no cushion from the O ring on the filter. I checked for leaks several times after letting it run for a while. No leaks so far, but I will keep checking on it but was wondering if anyone else has experienced this with new filters?
It took me about 3 hours to go through everything on the 50 hour maintenance list. But I took my time. So far the only complaint with my new toy is that the FEL seems to be a little weak, as in doesn't have enough breakout strength. This is my first tractor, so I have nothing to compare it to. It does lift a full bucket of material, so maybe it is just my technique that needs improving.
Anyway, I'm having fun with all the things I can now do with it. I will be digging stumps later today creating another new trail in my woods that would never be possible without a tractor and backhoe. Just wanted to say thank you for all the info I have found here. Invaluable to a new owner as myself.
