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Checking and Adding Hydraulic Fluid

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FINALLY DIGGING OUT THE BACKHOE!! CALLING ALL MECHANICS!

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What happens here

The presenter starts the backhoe again and lets it run for approximately 10 minutes to warm up, preparing for the hydraulic fluid check. He then checks the hydraulic fluid level with the engine running and warm. He discovers that the hydraulic fluid is not even registering on the dipstick, indicating a significant need for a refill. With the help of Mrs. Stoney Ridge, who holds a red funnel, he begins to add John Deere Hy-Gard hydraulic fluid into the reservoir. He notes that Hy-Gard is expensive, approximately $75-85 per 5-gallon bucket.

Goal: Ensure hydraulic fluid is at the correct level for operation.

Tools and materials

  • Dipstick N/A — Checking hydraulic fluid level
  • John Deere 310D Backhoe John Deere — The equipment receiving fluid
  • Red Funnel — Aiding in pouring hydraulic fluid without spillage
  • Paper Towels — Wiping dipsticks clean

What they say

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gonna check the reverser for it looks pretty clean it's not foamy I've got plenty of fluid in there all right there's the check level so put it back well shut it down we'll check the engine oil which is right here pretty simple the engine oil let's put it on the glove here it seems to show a little better so looks pretty good doesn't look bad at all especially for a diesel engine I'd almost say it doesn't need to be changed but it's been in there for somewhere in the neighborhood of four years or so I really don't know exactly so it's due for a change for sure a full service let's fire it up again and let it warm up and we'll check the hydraulic fluid let me know guys if you know about this stuff do I need to let it warm up and to check the hydraulic fluid tell me brake is locked firing it up okay so we're nice and warm and then running about ten minutes now I'm gonna check the hydraulic fluid it's not even registering so we need to put some hydraulic fluid in here for sure takes high guard I think I squeezed all I can get out of that bucket guys I got my favorite funnel holder here mrs. Stoney Ridge let me know what you think guys should I change out all the hydraulic fluid or should I just change the filter should I even fool with it should I just run it and see what it does if it any hoses blow or anything like that then take care of it should I sell it or should I keep it I could probably get 15 grand for this I could probably rent one for a day and get all the work that I need to get done for two years and not have to maintain this piece of equipment I don't know should I change a fuel out or should I change the fuel filter should I drain the old fuel putting you fuel in or just put that additive in there to let it eat that algae out and see what it does I know you've been wanting to know what's up with the backhoe it's been moved around in different spots and videos and finally we're getting out here and we're gonna work it we're gonna have some fun with it let me know should I keep it should I sell it what should I do to maintain it thanks a lot for coming to join us here on the Stoney Ridge farm today I appreciate you pound that like button subscribe to the channel if you're new to the channel welcome welcome aboard I hope to see you again here on the Stoney Ridge farm see you next time [Music] all right good right on the money we got it right on the money awesome

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