Replace Hydraulic Filters, Engine Oil, and Oil Filter
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One Neglected Filter Crippled This Expensive Machine!
What happens here
The presenter proceeds to replace the hydraulic filters. He explains that these should be changed every 500 hours and his tractor is past due. He attempts to remove them by hand, confirming they are not overly tightened. He warns that some hydraulic fluid will be lost during this process. He replaces the old hydraulic filters with new WIX filters and tops off the hydraulic fluid reservoir. He emphasizes using Ventrac-specific hydraulic oil. He also replaces the engine oil filter with a WIX filter and refills the engine oil.
Goal: Maintain proper hydraulic and engine systems by replacing filters and ensuring correct fluid levels
Tools and materials
- Drip pan — To catch spilled hydraulic fluid and engine oil
- Funnels — For pouring fluids without spilling
- Gloves — Protecting hands from fluids
- Rag — For wiping up spills
- Ventrac 4500Y tractor Ventrac — The tractor receiving fluid and filter changes
- Wrench — Snugging the new filters into place
- Engine Oil — Refilling the engine crankcase
- New WIX engine oil filter WIX — Filtering engine oil
- New WIX hydraulic filters WIX — Filtering hydraulic fluid