LS Tractor Oil, Gas, & Air Filter Information
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Mrsig
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Long & round. I finally found them.
FYI, On my brand-new MT225s I could read the OEM hydraulic suction filter's labeling through the black paint. It's a Zinga AE-25. Available on Surplus center for less than $8. Funny that a Korean made tractor comes with a American made filter.
We are totally enjoying the MT225s, it is a awsome tool. One little problem was the parking brake lever - the tab that engages the ratchet was weak and would bend, so I welded on some tabs to box it up and make it stronger. Other than that, it's a very solid and capable machine.
One of the backhoe fittings was loose, and leaked (the top one), so I had to replace the fluid lost. I used the Traveller Premium fluid from TS, which works fine. I got a kit of filters off Ebay (search for MT225s filter kit), they seem to work fine, except it didn't come with the hydraulic pressure filter. I'll have to get that one from the dealer until we figure out what it is.
We are totally enjoying the MT225s, it is a awsome tool. One little problem was the parking brake lever - the tab that engages the ratchet was weak and would bend, so I welded on some tabs to box it up and make it stronger. Other than that, it's a very solid and capable machine.
One of the backhoe fittings was loose, and leaked (the top one), so I had to replace the fluid lost. I used the Traveller Premium fluid from TS, which works fine. I got a kit of filters off Ebay (search for MT225s filter kit), they seem to work fine, except it didn't come with the hydraulic pressure filter. I'll have to get that one from the dealer until we figure out what it is.
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skyhorse
New member
Hello, I own a LS MT345E and I am coming up on 300 hours and will need to change the transmission/ hydraulic oil.
I see that this tractor takes metric wrenches and sockets. I do not have large metric sockets and I see that the head of the bolt on the reservoir pan is large. Does anyone know what size socket it will take? Thanks in advance for any help. Cal
I see that this tractor takes metric wrenches and sockets. I do not have large metric sockets and I see that the head of the bolt on the reservoir pan is large. Does anyone know what size socket it will take? Thanks in advance for any help. Cal
Bearsixty7
Veteran Member
Well my MT240 takes a 22mm.
They may be the same size.
I can never remember the size when it comes time to do maintenance so I mark a lot of them like this.
skyhorse
New member
Hi, thanks for the reply. My oil pan takes a 22MM but the hydraulic oil is much larger. It is just a bit smaller that 1 1/4 socket.
Bearsixty7
Veteran Member
DOH! sorry, yes, you did say hydraulic/transmission fluid. My mind went else where once I got to the tractor. I'll go see if I can size it.
Bearsixty7
Veteran Member
Well I'm not sure. It's larger than my 27mm socket and 1-1/8" but like you say, smaller than a 1-1/4" so a 1-3/16" might work so a 29mm or 30mm should be the correct size. I may just use my 15" adjustable wrench when the time comes.
skyhorse
New member
Yes I think You are correct. I found a 32MM and it is a little large like the 1 1/4. I think it would be a 30MM. Thanks very much for your help and info. Cal
