Changing the transmission/hydraulic oil

[kcs]

I’m get ready to change the transmission/hydraulic oil and filters in my B2650. Is there anything special I need to know when I do this? Or is it pretty straight forward……… Thanks in advance

 

[ctfjr]

I've always found it pretty easy to do. The only 'my bad' was the 1st time I didn't have a catch vessel big enough

 

[kcs]

I've always found it pretty easy to do. The only 'my bad' was the 1st time I didn't have a catch vessel big enough

Yeah I ordered a 4.5 gallon one from Amazon. So hopefully it will be big enough. I think the OM said it held 4 gallons. And I know all that won’t come out

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I’m get ready to change the transmission/hydraulic oil and filters in my B2650. Is there anything special I need to know when I do this? Or is it pretty straight forward……… Thanks in advance

Do you have a manual? There may be drain plugs on the final drive housings.

 

[kcs]

Do you have a manual? There may be drain plugs on the final drive housings.

I’ve got the owners manual. I need to get a work shop manual

 

[crbr]

Relative to my B7800...check the size of the head for the filter port on the transmission. I am not sure how your 2650 is set up but the B series 7800 takes a 26 MM socket (which I did not have in my tool chest) to get the filter (mesh wire screen) out and back in. Merely a word of consideration for planning ahead.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I’ve got the owners manual. I need to get a work shop manual

The owner's manual covers routine maintenance pretty well.

 

[kcs]

Relative to my B7800...check the size of the head for the filter port on the transmission. I am not sure how your 2650 is set up but the B series 7800 takes a 26 MM socket (which I did not have in my tool chest) to get the filter (mesh wire screen) out and back in. Merely a word of consideration for planning ahead.

Wow ok thanks I’ll make sure I have on hand. When I did the 50 hour service, I changed the transmission and hydraulic filters.

 

[crbr]

Wow ok thanks I’ll make sure I have on hand. When I did the 50 hour service, I changed the transmission and hydraulic filters.

You are a step ahead of me. LOL... Good deal.

 

[kcs]

You are a step ahead of me. LOL... Good deal.

Yeah I’m a freak when. It comes to maintenance on everything. Lawn mower, cars , trucks tractor , trailers. That is one thing my dad taught me. To always keep things maintained.

 

[mikester]

My personal rule of thumb is don't buy mystery parts off amazon or flea-bay from mystery vendors for an expensive piece of equipment. Too much knock off counterfeit junk floating around there. I choose to support my local dealerships and buy from them. I appreciate that they keep a large quantity of parts in stock and K can get stuff in within a few days for oddball stuff.

 

[Pau7220]

Too much knock off counterfeit junk floating around there.

X2

 

[kcs]

My personal rule of thumb is don't buy mystery parts off amazon or flea-bay from mystery vendors for an expensive piece of equipment. Too much knock off counterfeit junk floating around there. I choose to support my local dealerships and buy from them. I appreciate that they keep a large quantity of parts in stock and K can get stuff in within a few days for oddball stuff.

Oh I’m going to my dealer and get OEM filters That’s all I run on it. But I do run Rotella oil

 

[dirtydeed]

I’ve got the owners manual. I need to get a work shop manual

pm sent.

 

[D2Cat]

For those who change hyd oils and need a drain pan, check with a local farmer and get a "protein tub" they have laying around. You can cut the top down to fit under your tractor and have plenty of volume. You'll also have a large area so no fluid misses the tub. These tubs hold about 20 gallons when full.

 

[retired farmer]

Don't care how big of drain pan,,, I always make a mess...........LOL

 

[JimmyJazz]

I have a 5 gallon bucket almost full of used engine and hydrostatic transmission oil , where/ how do I dispose of it? Thanks

 

[RCW]

I have a 5 gallon bucket almost full of used engine and hydrostatic transmission oil , where/ how do I dispose of it? Thanks

In NYS, places that do regular auto service take it. Most to run waste oil furnaces.

 

[Pau7220]

I have a 5 gallon bucket almost full of used engine and hydrostatic transmission oil , where/ how do I dispose of it? Thanks

Auto Zone, Advanced, or most quick lubes will normally take it at no charge.
If you’re driving to the other end of the Commonwealth, I’ll take it.

P.S. If you end up at one of the corporate outfits, just say you have oil. The (ex fast food) employees are told to only accept oil…. Not knowing that hydraulic oil is nearly crystal clear and has very little contaminants.

 

[wendol]

I’m get ready to change the transmission/hydraulic oil and filters in my B2650. Is there anything special I need to know when I do this? Or is it pretty straight forward……… Thanks in advance

For the hydraulic oil......you might consider taking a yellow paint marker, and mark the head of the drain bolts......makes it super easy to identify on future changes.