Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX

   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX #411  
Your M housing may be big enough to allow air to escape where the smaller BXs and possibly Bs may require some movement to make the air move out and I think trapped air is the issue. :2cents:

I checked the oil level in the hubs tonight and after 9 hours they are still full. This has never happened for me so I'm thinking that leaving the plug out overnight worked for my M6800. Put some oil in, let it sit overnight with the cap off and finish filling the next day.
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX #412  
Can't leave caps off over night around here. The hole would be filled with sand or critters by morning. Might ought to poke a rag in it.
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX
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#413  
Can't leave caps off over night around here. The hole would be filled with sand or critters by morning. Might ought to poke a rag in it.

I pondered the bug issue but laying a rag over the hole should restrict bug entrance but allow air to escape.:)
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX
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#414  
Who still cleans the hyd screen at first hyd filter change? Anyone?
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX #416  
Who still cleans the hyd screen at first hyd filter change? Anyone?

Yeah, I do. I have done this as well as follow up cleanings on Kubota and other Japanese tractors and think this is an important time to clean and inspect. That's when parts are getting fitted together and when the greatest odds of problems are. It's no big deal to do it so why not? How many posts have we seen with junk in the strainer that was a part of a bigger issue? Better to find out earlier than later. Preventative maintenance is why I have never had an equipment breakdown.
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX
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#417  
Doesn't everyone?

Yeah, I do. I have done this as well as follow up cleanings on Kubota and other Japanese tractors and think this is an important time to clean and inspect. That's when parts are getting fitted together and when the greatest odds of problems are. It's no big deal to do it so why not? How many posts have we seen with junk in the strainer that was a part of a bigger issue? Better to find out earlier than later. Preventative maintenance is why I have never had an equipment breakdown.

Very few people mention this cleaning anymore. I suspect it is dropping off the service process except among us "older" users.
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX #418  
Very few people mention this cleaning anymore. I suspect it is dropping off the service process except among us "older" users.

Have you noticed in threads regarding hydraulic or gear problems that the first advice is often to clean out the hydraulic strainer? These used to be the hydraulic filter before filters were added and they still are a primary place where trouble hides or is discovered. I think the tractor makers are leaving cleaning the thing out because people don't like the job of cleaning it and might just choose a maker that doesn't require it.

Regardless, if one is prudent and pro-active, cleaning the hydraulic strainer in the first 50 or 100 hours is a prudent thing to do and can often save a lot of angst later on. Remember, in many tractors over lots of hours I have never had a breakdown mostly because I maintain and check stuff before it has a chance to cause a problem. I nipped some nasty stuff in the bud.

Moral of the story is to clean your hydraulic strainer in the early days of your tractor and look for metal filings or pieces or just normal metal dust.
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX
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#419  
Have you noticed in threads regarding hydraulic or gear problems that the first advice is often to clean out the hydraulic strainer? These used to be the hydraulic filter before filters were added and they still are a primary place where trouble hides or is discovered. I think the tractor makers are leaving cleaning the thing out because people don't like the job of cleaning it and might just choose a maker that doesn't require it.

Regardless, if one is prudent and pro-active, cleaning the hydraulic strainer in the first 50 or 100 hours is a prudent thing to do and can often save a lot of angst later on. Remember, in many tractors over lots of hours I have never had a breakdown mostly because I maintain and check stuff before it has a chance to cause a problem. I nipped some nasty stuff in the bud.

Moral of the story is to clean your hydraulic strainer in the early days of your tractor and look for metal filings or pieces or just normal metal dust.

I totally agree. Preventative maintenance is essential and financially wise.
 
   / Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX #420  
How do I cleans the hyd screen , remove the left rear tire? Will I loose fluid? How to clean ? Do I need anything (cleaner spray or gasket ?)
Sorry if this is a repeat question, just thought I ask to find out the proper way on my BX, I will do this when I change to winter tires.

Thanks to all!!!
 

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