Kubota BX2230D Transmission Question

[gshutch]

I recently change the transmission fluid but I did not change the filter. I now have a filter. If I turn the tractor off and take the old filter off, will the transmission fluid leak out or not. If yes, how much. I was hoping that the majority of the fluid would be below the filter and therefore not leak out.

Thanks!

 

[Pepsiboy]

Go ahead and change the filter only, BUT do have a drain pan handy to catch about 1 pint of fluid from the filter when you spin it off. Just be sure that the tractor has run for a while to get the hydro fluid warmed up a bit. You should have no problems with the filter change.

By the way, WELCOME TO THE FORUM ! ! !

Dave

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Some people will tell you to use a shop vac on the filler port to cut down on the loss of fluid when changing the filter or cleaning the screen by the rear wheel.

David

 

[Pepsiboy]

David,

That is REALLY not necessary as the only fluid loss will be what is in the filter when you spin it off. There is a check valve in the transaxle that keeps the fluid from running out. Like I said, when I changed mine I only lost about 1 pint of fluid.

Dave