Well It seems like the time on my new tractor went by really fast. I got a lot done with it and had a blast along the way. What a great machine. Well now it's time for my first 50 hour service! I called the dealer parts department to see what oil and filters I needed and he said, "they are all different. Check your operators manual and come get what you need". So I am asking the experts on this forum for the list of oils and filters that YOU would change on your first 50 hour service. I believe in preventive maintanence and am willing to change out whatever you guys advise on. Thanks in advance, and what a great forum. I will be posting questions on the sequence of what to do as I haven't changed oil in my trucks for 20+ years, and never on a tractor.Thanks
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davesl708
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I would advise using OEM filters and oil while under warranty. Change what the manual calls for at 50hrs.
I favor synthetics for several reasons. Shell Rotella T6, Mobil Delo, your manufactures brand.
I favor synthetics for several reasons. Shell Rotella T6, Mobil Delo, your manufactures brand.
k0ua
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I recently did the service on an L3200 hydro machine. I would recommend that you use the oil of your choice. that is rated for the machine that is diesel rated. if you wish to use the Kubota oil that would not be a bad idea. I would also procure a gallon of the super UDT hydraulic fluid to have on hand. Also a number 8 machine screw. Or golf tee To place in the hydraulic vent to keep the hydraulic fluid from rushing out when you change the hydraulic filter.
The vent is a small black rubber crook under the seat.
I would reccomend a good chain wrench to aid in loosening the hydraulic filter. The hydrostatic transmission and engine oil filters are pretty easy.
So 3 filters, the engine oil of your choice, some SUDT to top up the hydraulic fluid. Check all the loader and wheel bolts, grease the chassis and of course the loader.
Kubota does not reccomend changing the hydraulic fluid until 400 hours. Then front axle also. Some change it out earlier. Make sure the hydraulic filter comes with the magnet, else reuse the old one after cleaning.
Good luck and come back if you have more questions.
The vent is a small black rubber crook under the seat.
I would reccomend a good chain wrench to aid in loosening the hydraulic filter. The hydrostatic transmission and engine oil filters are pretty easy.
So 3 filters, the engine oil of your choice, some SUDT to top up the hydraulic fluid. Check all the loader and wheel bolts, grease the chassis and of course the loader.
Kubota does not reccomend changing the hydraulic fluid until 400 hours. Then front axle also. Some change it out earlier. Make sure the hydraulic filter comes with the magnet, else reuse the old one after cleaning.
Good luck and come back if you have more questions.
Thanks Koua, I picked everything up today at my dealer and will do it tomorrow. Saw a great video on youtube that shows step by step how to do it. Looks really simple. Here's the link for any new owners like myself that are trying to decide whether to take it to the dealer or do it yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSnMr8rjGU
s219
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Owners manual has the details, but I can confirm it's the hydraulic filter, the HST filter, engine oil, and engine oil filter that get changed (hydraulic fluid itself is not changed, but have a few quarts on hand to replace any that you might lose when changing the filters). There are some bolts to check torque on (mainly loader). A bunch of grease points to hit, including the front steering rod joints, HST treadle, and others.
To change hydraulic and HST filters, it's best to put a nail in the breather tube (rear of tractor near/under seat area) to keep the fluid from wanting to rush out. If you are quick, you won't lose much fluid other than what's in the filters and then a tiny bit more.
s219
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That video has been brought up before, but it's not a great example -- guy does a few things wrong and goes overkill on others. Be sure to read the owners manual that came with your tractor for the specifics, and don't follow what that guy did. He wasted a bunch of time/money.
Well S219, I did everything you mentioned above and also changed the fuel filter. I did forget about the nail in the breather tube and lost over a gallon of fluid.Rookie move. But I will say that I am glad I did it myself. I got to learn a little about how my tractor works. That feels good. Now I will grease everything, check every nut and bolt, and give it a once over one final time. Thanks everybody for your help.
rjkobbeman
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Regardless of the info being in your owner's manual, the Kubota dealer should have assisted you with this. I find their answer troubling.
I agree. Thats why I turned to this site, the real life experts that are working on their own machines everyday.
