50 hour service on a L3430

   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #11  
Does anyone know the size of the allen wrench needed for the one hydro drain plug?
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #12  
I just found the answer - 10mm hex head for that plug. Gotta make things difficult, don't they.
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #13  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( no need to remove the front wheels, though. i watched with interest as they drained the front axle, and it did get all over the inside bottom of the wheel and tire, and then drained into a larger drain pan. the drain pan was large enough to catch the oil from the axle and the drippings from the tire.)</font>

The problem is that most of us don't have a drain pan that big. I didn't take my wheels off either but once the fluid started running down the tire, a fair amount missed my fairly small drain pan. Removing the wheels would have prevented that. Next time I think I'll get me a big drain pan. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

The drill pump sounds like a good idea. I got mine filled with no mess, but it is awkward standing on the lower links hoisting a 5 gallon bucket, which must weigh near 50 pounds and pouring it slowly to accomodate the narrow funnel.
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #14  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( no need to remove the front wheels, though. i watched with interest as they drained the front axle, and it did get all over the inside bottom of the wheel and tire, and then drained into a larger drain pan. the drain pan was large enough to catch the oil from the axle and the drippings from the tire.)</font>

The problem is that most of us don't have a drain pan that big. I didn't take my wheels off either but once the fluid started running down the tire, a fair amount missed my fairly small drain pan. Removing the wheels would have prevented that. Next time I think I'll get me a big drain pan. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

The drill pump sounds like a good idea. I got mine filled with no mess, but it is awkward standing on the lower links hoisting a 5 gallon bucket, which must weigh near 50 pounds and pouring it slowly to accomodate the narrow funnel.
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #15  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Your done...you got in about the same amount as everyone else.
I think the spec is wrong. )</font>

I think you're right. I never paid attention to how much I put in. I got as much out as I could and then just filled it until it started to run out of the check hole. Not much else you can do.
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #16  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Your done...you got in about the same amount as everyone else.
I think the spec is wrong. )</font>

I think you're right. I never paid attention to how much I put in. I got as much out as I could and then just filled it until it started to run out of the check hole. Not much else you can do.
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430
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#17  
Did the service this weekend. Didn't remove the allen head but still got a full 10 gallons of oil out so I figure good enough...pretty easy but refilling with the 5 gallon buckets was tricky - glad I had help!
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430
  • Thread Starter
#18  
Did the service this weekend. Didn't remove the allen head but still got a full 10 gallons of oil out so I figure good enough...pretty easy but refilling with the 5 gallon buckets was tricky - glad I had help!
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #19  
I need to do the 50 hour service for my 3130. I can get the filters etc from the dealer however the "wrench" light is on how can I get that to go off after I change fluids and filters?
 
   / 50 hour service on a L3430 #20  
I need to do the 50 hour service for my 3130. I can get the filters etc from the dealer however the "wrench" light is on how can I get that to go off after I change fluids and filters?
 

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