Changed Motor oil and filter on my new to me M6060 with 540 hrs

[Cavjock22]

Boy was it easy. My only complaint is **** those engineers had to put the fill port behind the loader frame. I had to snake some flexible hose that I attached to my funnel but finally got it in there..

I decided to use Caterpillar 15 W 40 oil since I have a very good source along with the factory Kubota OEM filter. What are your thoughts to using a Catapillar type transmission oil for the hydraulic/transmission? Again I have a very good source for it..

 

[Herkypilot]

I noticed. The dipstick is also behind the loader mount. I don't yet have 50 hrs for the first change, so I'll have to look at the fill port and find something to add all that oil into the crank case. I believe it's somewhere around 12 qts.

HP

 

[Cavjock22]

I noticed. The dipstick is also behind the loader mount. I don't yet have 50 hrs for the first change, so I'll have to look at the fill port and find something to add all that oil into the crank case. I believe it's somewhere around 12 qts.

I used a little over 3 gallons. My advice to is to get flexible tubing attached to your funnel.. Then zip tie your funnel to the loader bracket unless you have three hands..

HP

I used a little over 3 gallons. My advice to is to get flexible tubing attached to your funnel.. Then zip tie your funnel to the loader bracket unless you have three hands

 

[ritschner]

My little L2800 is the same, but there is a fill cap on the valve cover that is much easier. Check and see if your M-series has one.

 

[SDT]

My M9960 has 38 hours on it and I plan to change the engine and hydraulic oil as well as all of the filters this fall.

Sad that the warranty is expiring on elapsed time in 10 days but that's another story.

I have Kubota engine and SUDT hydraulic oil and filters and will do the work myself.

I will do it after I remove the mower in the fall and before I install the FEL.

Last fall I changed the engine oil in my L6060 with the loader installed. I raised the FEL so that it would be out of the way but did not raise it high enough. When refilling the engine, the funnel started to overflow so I quickly turned and headed to the work bench for paper towels, walking right into the corner of the loader bucket. Went right to the floor but caught myself before my face hit the concrete. Blood everywhere but no permanent damage.

No more oil changes with FEL installed.

SDT

 

[Herkypilot]

My M9960 has 38 hours on it and I plan to change the engine and hydraulic oil as well as all of the filters this fall.


SDT

Why are you changing your hydraulic fluid at ~50 hrs? I have read there have been some manual mis-prints on the 50 hr service whereas only the filter may need to be replaced. My M7060 calls for the hydraulic filter change at 500 hours and transmission fluid change at 1000 hrs, but when you look at the section of the manual that covers filter replacement, step 1 is to remove the drain plugs and drain all the fluid out. I've replaced the Trans & Hyd filter on my L3540 HST without draining all the fluid out. This one calls for a 400 hr fluid change. I can see a preemptive filter change at 50 hrs. I've seen the pictures of pieces of rubber gasket material and metal in the filter filter and on the magnet so it's probably a good idea. I fully understand it's your money, you can do what you want. I'm only asking to understand your thoughts on changing well before the manufacturer's recommended service interval.


HP

 

[Herkypilot]

My little L2800 is the same, but there is a fill cap on the valve cover that is much easier. Check and see if your M-series has one.

My 3540 HST also has a fill cap on the top of the motor. I used the side fill port as the manual shows.

 

[Fallon]

Why are you changing your hydraulic fluid at ~50 hrs? I have read there have been some manual mis-prints on the 50 hr service whereas only the filter may need to be replaced. My M7060 calls for the hydraulic filter change at 500 hours and transmission fluid change at 1000 hrs, but when you look at the section of the manual that covers filter replacement, step 1 is to remove the drain plugs and drain all the fluid out. I've replaced the Trans & Hyd filter on my L3540 HST without draining all the fluid out. This one calls for a 400 hr fluid change. I can see a preemptive filter change at 50 hrs. I've seen the pictures of pieces of rubber gasket material and metal in the filter filter and on the magnet so it's probably a good idea. I fully understand it's your money, you can do what you want. I'm only asking to understand your thoughts on changing well before the manufacturer's recommended service interval.


HP

My L4060 called for new filters at 50hrs, but not new fluit until 300 or something. A shop vac over the open fill port creats enough suction air is pulled in through the filter housing rather than leaking out. Makes for an easy filter change without dumping the whole hydraulic sump.

 

[Cavjock22]

My L4060 called for new filters at 50hrs, but not new fluit until 300 or something. A shop vac over the open fill port creats enough suction air is pulled in through the filter housing rather than leaking out. Makes for an easy filter change without dumping the whole hydraulic sump.

I have noticed my owners book calls for a filter and oil change at 500 hours. But the online service manual calls for a filter change at 500 hours and oil change at 1000 hours. Has anybody else been to this? What are your recommendations? How much oil comes out when you just remove the filters?

 

[Fallon]

I have noticed my owners book calls for a filter and oil change at 500 hours. But the online service manual calls for a filter change at 500 hours and oil change at 1000 hours. Has anybody else been to this? What are your recommendations? How much oil comes out when you just remove the filters?

If you use the shop vac trick you loose less fluid than is in the filters (HST has 2 filters, not sure on other tranny types).

Haven't looked at hydraulic fluid change dates as I'm only at 130 hours. Looked at the 50 & 100 hour services.