What is this called?

[powerkraut]

Servicing the tractor today and notice this little valve on the air filter housing is ripped. What is this called so I can order a new one?

Also, if anyone can point me to a writeup on changing the hydraulic oil and the front axel oil on a bx2230 i'd appreciate it.

 

[whitetiger]

That is a dust ejector or dust expeller.

 

[skeets]

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[Runs With Scissors]

Fetzer Valve...

 

[JonM]

That is a dust ejector or dust expeller.

its not for dust its for allowing water out of the system while you are running the tractor in the rain and to prevent rodents from crawling into the air intake while not in usem

 

[JohnDB]

Its for dust and water.

Vacuator™ Valves: Automatic Dust & Water Removal

Discover how Donaldson’s Vacuator™ Valves enhance air cleaner efficiency by automatically expelling dust and moisture—extending filter life and improving performance.

www.donaldson.com

 

[powerkraut]

Thank you all!

 

[whitetiger]

Servicing the tractor today and notice this little valve on the air filter housing is ripped. What is this called so I can order a new one?

Also, if anyone can point me to a writeup on changing the hydraulic oil and the front axel oil on a bx2230 i'd appreciate it.

 

[hagrid]

It's proper name is gizmatchi.

 

[DaveFromMi]

I think it's called a duckbill.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Quackers

 

[D2Cat]

its not for dust its for allowing water out of the system while you are running the tractor in the rain and to prevent rodents from crawling into the air intake while not in usem

Oh, you think so! Remove it every once in awhile and see what comes out.

 

[Bee-Positive]

It's proper name is gizmatchi.

Gizmatchi - heavy metal band from Newburgh, New York.

 

[John T]

Oh, you think so! Remove it every once in awhile and see what comes out.

yep.

I blow out the filter and Gizmatchi after every cut.
along with the steel radiator screen.

 

[OrangeColoredTractor]

It's proper name is gizmatchi.

Doodad
whatchamacallit
thingamabob
doohickey
deeliebob
gizmoes

Did I miss any?

 

[JohnDB]

I blow out the filter and Gizmatchi after every cut.
along with the steel radiator screen.

Wondering if you also check the air filter for pinholes each time you blow it out, using a light inside it. Is your setup a double filter element (inner and outer)?

Interested because I worked for an logging operation where engines were exposed to sand and pumice dust. The rule was only to remove only the outer element when the restriction indicator said to, gently blow it out from the inside, check for pinholes using a light, in a dark place, and replace it. I can't remember what the rule was for replacing the inner filter, but they were never cleaned or blown out. I guess dust from cutting operations isn't as damaging as other sorts.

 

[hagrid]

Doodad
whatchamacallit
thingamabob
doohickey
deeliebob
gizmoes

Did I miss any?

My dad's grandfather had some nifty words; he was straight outta Compton Hungary.

gizmatchi
gutchees
ginitchy-wa

 

[John T]

Wondering if you also check the air filter for pinholes each time you blow it out, using a light inside it. Is your setup a double filter element (inner and outer)?

No, I do not check for pin holes.
I just blow it out gently with air.

I'm not in an extremely dusty environment... stock filter is all I run.

However I have seen an aftermarket inner/outer filter available.