How difficult to install factory Kubota rear remote kit?

[tallguy104]

Hi folks.
I've got a fairly new Kubota B2301 and I've just purchased the factory rear remote control valve kit:

I'm new to tractor ownership, but I'm doing my own basic servicing (oil + filter changes etc) as I've done this plenty with cars / motorbikes over the years.
I've never done anything with hydraulics except connect/disconnect my tractor attachments though. Can anyone suggest how difficult it would be for a guy like me to install some rear remotes? Fairly easy, or is this kind of job best left to the dealer?

I've found an earlier thread with a few tips on installing the same kit.

Otherwise there is nothing else I can find on the internet/YouTube about installing this kind of remote kit.

Here are the instructions that came with it:

So basically I need to pull off the fender and assemble all the bits as per the exploded diagrams, making sure I grease the O-rings and use my torque wrench where it says to.
Am I missing anything major? Am I supposed to drain all the hydraulic fluid from the tractor (or maybe depressurise it somehow at least?) before messing with hydraulics or something?

Something else I need to be aware of...?

 

[RickB]

No draining or other precautions. Follow the instructions and you will be fine.

 

[LD1]

Never did a factory kit due to cost. But gotta imagine it should go smoothly. Kist follow the instructions like Rick said. Shouldnt need any special tools or knowledge. Just a basic set of wrenches and an understand of how to use them.

 

[tallguy104]

Ok thanks guys. When they say to apply grease to the o-rings...is this a special kind of grease, or do I just use some of the usual grease out of my grease gun?

 

[RickB]

Ok thanks guys. When they say to apply grease to the o-rings...is this a special kind of grease, or do I just use some of the usual grease out of my grease gun?

Vaseline is my preference.

 

[LD1]

I dip the fitting/o-ring in whatever hydraulic oil the machine runs.

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Vaseline can damage some seals. Use the hydro oil or silicone grease.

 

[RickB]

Vaseline can damage some seals. Use the hydro oil or silicone grease.

Vaseline can damage orings made from natural rubber. Orings and seals used to contain hydraulic, gear and motor oils have to be resistant to petroleum products. Vaseline, being a petroleum product, won't damage these types of seals and orings.
Vaseline has been used for decades to lube seals and o-rings during assembly. Don't use it on rubber.

 

[tallguy104]

Ok thanks guys.

I've got another newbie question for y'all, that I can't quite figure from the manual:
transmission oil and hydraulic oil - are these one and the same?

 

[RickB]

Yes.