Damned Trans Strainer 4035

[tjus77]

Tried to clean/change strainer and could get it back in without taking more than I wanted to apart (one but I couldn't figure out to take off with my big paws). I needed to get some work done before the rain that was coming and I read where someone left their strainer out and it was fine. So I left mine out. The only issue is the 3point seems to be very jerky now even with the control knob turned down.

Anyone else leave the strainer out without issue? Should I bite the bullet and pay the dealer to put it in? 200 hours and I changed fluid and filter.

Thanks

 

[Sysop]

I'd get it put back in. I actually had to forego cleaning mine the first service as I couldn't get the bolts out without removing the tire for room to work and no time to go into all that at that time.

 

[Lesliel]

I just did a complete servicing on a 4530 including removing the strainer. I spoke with the dealer and they said it was not necessary. I removed the connecting tube to the filter and removed the filter screen. I followed the service manual and washed it in diesel and blew it dry with an air hose. The tube the filter is housed in was full of gunk which surprised me. I inserted the screen filter and conned the housing cover and bolted the connection back in place. No leaks so I must have put the screen and filter on OK. I was surprised how much crap was in the screen. The service manual recommends running all the hydraulic systems including the power steering to purge the air out. I my have gotten lucky, who knows.

 

[JerryK]

In the future, someone posted that on the 35 series there is a same sized opening covered in with a O-ringed plate directly on the other side of the sump housing. This allows you to remove the screen, clean all the mud out of it, then put it back in without dealing with the big hoses on the right side of the sump. If it was my tractor, I would put the screen back in... but that's just me....

 

[tjus77]

In the future, someone posted that on the 35 series there is a same sized opening covered in with a O-ringed plate directly on the other side of the sump housing. This allows you to remove the screen, clean all the mud out of it, then put it back in without dealing with the big hoses on the right side of the sump. If it was my tractor, I would put the screen back in... but that's just me....

My model had a plate to remove but you couldn't get the strainer out. Just the end of it sticking out

 

[JerryK]

My model had a plate to remove but you couldn't get the strainer out. Just the end of it sticking out

I have not tried it yet myself. The hole was not big enough...??? The screen is just slid over a pipe with a rubber seal on the other end... if it is big enough, it should come out [ I would think ].... ???

 

[tjus77]

Rubber seal was the only thing sticking out

 

[rockarosa]

I just did the 50 hour on my 4550. The dealer told me not to bother with the strainer that I wouldn't find anything there and was just wasting time. I planned on removing it but added my hydraulic fluid and then remembered it. Hope the dealer was right.

 

[JerryK]

I am going to un-subscribe on this thread,,,, I can't afford to lay unsleeping each night worrying about all the folks that have gray sludge plugged screens on their shinny new Mahindra's.... Life is too short.... BYE....!!!!!!!

 

[OLV1071571]

Tried to clean/change strainer and could get it back in without taking more than I wanted to apart (one but I couldn't figure out to take off with my big paws). I needed to get some work done before the rain that was coming and I read where someone left their strainer out and it was fine. So I left mine out. The only issue is the 3point seems to be very jerky now even with the control knob turned down.

Anyone else leave the strainer out without issue? Should I bite the bullet and pay the dealer to put it in? 200 hours and I changed fluid and filter.

Thanks

I just did this work today on my 3540. Was it a pain? Yes. Was the fluid still clean? Yes. Was the screen dirty with a bunch of metal shavings? Kind of. Do I have peace of mind after spending 100 bucks by changing the filter, cleaning the screen an putting in fresh oil? Yes!

So the screen really is a pain to take off and put back in. It's just not designed well. Next time I will see if I can take it off through the left side as other have said is an option. Just doesn't seem like it has the clearance since it's about 10 inches long though.

Happy to share more detail if anyone has questions. Just message me.

 

[tjus77]

How did you get it back on. I couldn't get to the last bolt on the filter inlet without taking the wheel off. I could get it loose but was scared I couldn't thread it back on

 

[OLV1071571]

Sorry tjus77, not sure I understand the question and what you are describing. Can you clarify a bit more?

 

[tjus77]

Above the rubber hose, there is a pipe leading to the tran filter. I was able to remove one bolt on the flange but the other one was going to be too difficult to stab back in with my big hands. I tried every way I could but could not reassemble the cover without damaging the strainer.

 

[OLV1071571]

I didn't remove that. I simply loosened the hose clamps and moved the hose upward along that shaft. Then pulled the strainer and reassembled. It wasn't easy though.

 

[Navasot]

Uh yeah that needs to go back in... whoever told you to take it out is a fool... its not that hard to clean and put it back in

 

[tjus77]

Finally got a chance to work on the tractor this weekend and was able to put the strainer back in. I trimmed the hose about a 1/4 of an inch. Shoved it as far up as I could on the pipe above the housing. Just as I was about to give up, the last little bit of hose that was hung up, gave way and slipped onto the housing. Got everything refilled and will work it this afternoon more to make sure there are no leaks. Feeling very accomplished, I only ran it a few hours without the strainer, hoping it will be fine. Thanks for all the feed back.

 

[burzynsr]

The dealer might tell you that you don't need the strainer. But when it needs warranty repair they will tell you that it's your baby since you don't have the strainer in. You did the proper thing by re-installing it. I hope someone else did not say the same thing because I did not read every post. Enjoy your machine!

 

[OLV1071571]

Finally got a chance to work on the tractor this weekend and was able to put the strainer back in. I trimmed the hose about a 1/4 of an inch. Shoved it as far up as I could on the pipe above the housing. Just as I was about to give up, the last little bit of hose that was hung up, gave way and slipped onto the housing. Got everything refilled and will work it this afternoon more to make sure there are no leaks. Feeling very accomplished, I only ran it a few hours without the strainer, hoping it will be fine. Thanks for all the feed back.

Had the same difficulty. That hose is not very flexible and moving it up that pipe is a pain. But it eventually went. Glad you got it!

 

[JerryK]

You will sleep better now knowing the strainer is in there just in case it needs to catch something.... Life is GOOD...!!!

 

[firebird93]

did my 50 hour service today on my 3550. new filters, trans strainer was clean as new. nothing on magnetic drain plug. oil was clean, strained it and put it back in. wasn't enough in the strainer to much more then even see!
almost feel like it was a waste of time because it was a pain but i have peace of mind.