B2630 50 Hours Service Time

davatk · Nov 9, 2010

Well, its been a long summer - and my - not so new anymore - B2630 is ready for it's 50 hour service - although it may be slightly past that mark...

Anyhow just looking for any tips anyone might have as I plan to do it myself.
From what I can tell from the manual I will need to do the following:

1. Oil change and filter
2. Complete hydraulic fluid change and 2 filters

3. Clean air filter
4. Clean fuel filter

Various other checks, adjustments, greasing.

Looks like Colemans may be the cheapest for materials - at least on the SUDT - unless someone can point me to a better deal. I plan to get the engine oil somewhere else - but am looking for recommendations on that.

Thanks !

JOHNTHOMAS · Nov 9, 2010

davatk said:
Well, its been a long summer - and my - not so new anymore - B2630 is ready for it's 50 hour service - although it may be slightly past that mark...

Anyhow just looking for any tips anyone might have as I plan to do it myself.
From what I can tell from the manual I will need to do the following:

1. Oil change and filter
2. Complete hydraulic fluid change and 2 filters
3. Clean air filter
4. Clean fuel filter

Various other checks, adjustments, greasing.

Looks like Colemans may be the cheapest for materials - at least on the SUDT - unless someone can point me to a better deal. I plan to get the engine oil somewhere else - but am looking for recommendations on that.

Thanks !

Check your owners manual concerning changing the hydraulic fluid on the first 50 hour service.

fredhargis · Nov 9, 2010

On my B2920 the only hydraulic service required (per manual) was to change the trans filter. I do get the impression that a lot of guys here change the oil and both filters though.

nspec · Nov 9, 2010

I changed my hydro fluid anyway. Can't see spending so much money on a tractor then trying to save $100.

Things to keep in mind:

-Don't forget that there are 2 drain plugs for the engine oil.

-Filling the hydr. oil back up on this tractor is a royal pain. Get a funnel and attach a long clear hose to it so you can clear the back of the tractor.

-I didn't change the inner air filter. Couldn't really see the point. It was totally clean. I really believe it's just a backup.

Do you have a problem with the front axel burping fluid out the vent when you're working on hills with that tractor? I have. Drives me nuts. Not overfilled either. I ended up routing a long clear hose from the vent up to the loader valve out of sight - serves as an extension to keep the vent higher than the axel oil level.

Have fun. It's really a piece of cake. Couldn't imagine paying anyone to do it.

davatk · Nov 9, 2010

JOHNTHOMAS said:
Check your owners manual concerning changing the hydraulic fluid on the first 50 hour service.

Yea, I checked - and it's got the little circle next to it in the 50 hour column just like the engine oil - so I guess it needs to be changed.

srs · Nov 9, 2010

davatk said:
Yea, I checked - and it's got the little circle next to it in the 50 hour column just like the engine oil - so I guess it needs to be changed.

davatk, FYI When I changed the fluid and filters for the hydro fluid on my b3030 I over-torqued the bolt/nut. I stripped the threads on the case. Soooooo just be very careful when you tighten the drain bolt/nut and don't do what I did. I had a Kubota B1550 for over 20 years and never had an issue (cast iron or steel transmission) but the first time I work on the new B3030 with a cast aluminum case (I believe) I mess it up. I had to get a thread repair kit and re-tap the hole. I was sweating bullets. Good luck!

davatk · Nov 9, 2010

srs said:
davatk, FYI When I changed the fluid and filters for the hydro fluid on my b3030 I over-torqued the bolt/nut. I stripped the threads on the case. Soooooo just be very careful when you tighten the drain bolt/nut and don't do what I did. I had a Kubota B1550 for over 20 years and never had an issue (cast iron or steel transmission) but the first time I work on the new B3030 with a cast aluminum case (I believe) I mess it up. I had to get a thread repair kit and re-tap the hole. I was sweating bullets. Good luck!

Whew...thanks for the warning. That one had my name written all over it too....:laughing:

kuboman · Nov 9, 2010

It is a good plan to change the hydro oil. As for cleaning the fuel and air filters...spring for new ones. You cannot clean the fuel and cleaning the air is very risky.:thumbsup: JMHO