New Beaver owner with questions

[ssg510]

Hey Guys. Im new and have been following the forum for awhile. Just picked up a beaver s370d. Great shape but was left outside for some time. Im going to change all the fluids and need some help. What do you suggest when changing the hydro/trans fluid. As is typical, my fluid is the color of coffey with cream in it. How do I flush it or do I need to. I picked up the Aw 46 fluid from tractor supply. Any suggestings on the process. Also located a koyker 110 fel for a sweet deal. Will it fit my tractor. This is a great forum and I look forward to participating. Looks like alot of great information from nice people. Thanks

 

[alvanko]

Use "JD303" type hydraulic/trans oil. It is a very common type of oil.
To flush, I wouldn't hesitate to use diesel or kerosene. Others will say to ATF. Either way it should be flushed. Clean the pick up screen too! Be careful with the loader unless it has a subframe to fit your tractor

 

[ssg510]

Thanks Alvanko. Silly question but how would I "flush" the system. Do I just fill and operate the system a few times or what. thanks

 

[mit]

Valley Power
just drain the reservoir,clean the screen,fill up and use all the controls back and forth a few times then drain,, clean screen and refill again.

 

[ssg510]

thanks. Ill give it a try