Changing hyd fluid troybilt 27 t
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Danno77
Minister of Fire
Did you RTFM? I went straight to Troy Bilt's website and found it. You'll have to do the math on cost when at the store, but when I needed a little extra to add to mine I just bought the automotive transmission stuff because it was considerably cheaper in the quarts. For the whole 3 gallons it might be cheaper to buy the hydraulic stuff. It's all the same. Just make sure you follow the type the manual states. I think it's sometimes labeled as low pressure hydraulic fluid, someone verify that?
TreePointer
Minister of Fire
As mentioned, I generally go by the manual on these things.
If you want hydraulic fluid, most manuals I've read recommend 20 weight or ISO46. If regularly using in very cold temps, consider ATF.
Traveller® All Season Hydraulic Oil ISO 46. Says it's "perfect for log splitters, hydraulic lifts, etc." Well, whaddya know!
If you want hydraulic fluid, most manuals I've read recommend 20 weight or ISO46. If regularly using in very cold temps, consider ATF.
Traveller® All Season Hydraulic Oil ISO 46. Says it's "perfect for log splitters, hydraulic lifts, etc." Well, whaddya know!
TreePointer
Minister of Fire
Ya changed filter yesterday, Napa 1551 if anyone's interested $12
And I have added ATF in the past ( very old ATF) they got to many types any more
Went to TSC today and way to many choices in hyd. Fluid .
And 2 gal/5gal sizes : (
May try to see if I can get a hyd fluid that works in my JD tractor and log splitter
Rock Crusher
Member
FYI, Baldwin BT839 or BT839-10 for 10 micron filtration, around $6.00. Castrol ISO 46 has blue tint for some extra visibility, 5 gallon qty.
Why change it no need unless contaminated,fluid is generally good for years don't go bad under most conditions.
Yep ain't broke don't fix it , I am with you
Seemed to be a bit down on power and speed
So if someone can give me a kerosene flushing procedure I'd be grateful
Cheers
And did find they recommend shell 32 or micron 3 ATF or others with number32 in title
I figure a lot of different fluids will I fact work
It wont do any good to flush unless fluid has crud in it. If it has a filter change it this should clean any
crap in system.Just think an auto trans. in an auto, pumps fluid for years some never change an tranny
still operates fine for thousands of miles. If running slow could be pump and or valve or could be that oil is bypassing in cylinder,low on oil it could be plugged filter all should be checked but oil is probably
the last to check.
bioman
Feeling the Heat
I would'nt flush it with anything other than hydraulic fluid. NW Ohio I would us aw32, its a 10 wt oil. I get it at napa here.
My question was does anyone know the kerosene flushing procedure?
The pdf for my splitter states to flush with kerosene (but states to take to service) & doesn't give the procedure
I have changed ATF in my viehicles many times & the newer cvt need changed even more
I most likely won't change the hyd fluid @this time
Manual states flush with kerosene .
I put ATF in it to top off after filter change & found that was a mistake (manual states don't mix types)
Tank holds 3gal but system holds 4.7gal
Currently splitter is working better after filter change.
Cheers
salecker
Minister of Fire
Don't worry about mixing oil types,i do it all the time in my equipment.
My 950 loader has had the site glass sandblasted so it's hard to look through,the AW 32 we get is clear so you cannot see the level through the glass.I add a pail of ATF every time it gets hard to see.The red ATF adds enough color to read the level.I'v had the loader over 10 yrs no problems with the pump yet.One job i had this summer was 10hrs a day,for 14 days other than a hose getting wore through no problems hydraulic related.
Thomas
claydogg84
Minister of Fire
I just changed the oil in my Troy 27. I used automotive ATF as that's what mine said right on the tank and I beleive it took around 4 gallons.
This is false,you were just lucky,some oils when mixed will mix air in the oil and wont pump
ASK ME HOW I KNOW yes it will work when cold but when warmed up will not work. This can cause
cavitation and kill the pump I certainly affirm this fact by experience. Some will mix but why take a chance and cost $$$$$$
claydogg84
Minister of Fire
Well no doubt about it as first hand experience some will not mix I say will not mix. I got 5 gals.I willA long running debate on tractor forums that are as bad as the cat/non-cat ones here.
give to anybody that wants to try it. This was-is supremo oil used by a large Co. to test hydrolic equipment best money can buy but will not mix with other oil no way.
salecker
Minister of Fire
Don't worry it does work and still works when warm,i was loading trucks with it 10 hrs a day,no breaks.Remember we aren't talking anything high tech here.Just gear pumps and cylinders.No bearings,chains,or rotating parts like cam or crankshafts.
You probably don't believe in using ATF in power steering as well.
That's OK,do what you feel you need.I'll keep doing what i know works,
Thomas
Some will work and most might but all wont. I was running in wood processor. You can do as you like
some day you may find that you are wrong, I hope not but I learned the hard way.GOOD LUCK
Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
If it is going to be exposed to cold temps, say below 30 degrees, I'd use ATF. Mine is in a heated shop and if I changed fluid, I'd go to hydraulic fluid.
OK ONE MORE TIME , I ask if anyone knew the kerosene flushing procedure
That's all folks
Sorry don't REALLY chose not TO BE SHORT.
I have had enough opinions
Cheers
Danno77
Minister of Fire
I do not know the details on a kerosene flush technique, but I imagine it is as simple as:
1. Drain hydro fluid
2. Fill with kerosene
3. Run, but obviously not under any pressure
4. Drain kerosene
5. Refill with hydro fluid
THEN, because I wouldn't want ANY remnants of kerosene in there, I'd:
6. Run without major pressure
7. Drain hydro fluid
8. Refill with hydro fluid.
9. Report back here to tell me if it worked.
1. Drain hydro fluid
2. Fill with kerosene
3. Run, but obviously not under any pressure
4. Drain kerosene
5. Refill with hydro fluid
THEN, because I wouldn't want ANY remnants of kerosene in there, I'd:
6. Run without major pressure
7. Drain hydro fluid
8. Refill with hydro fluid.
9. Report back here to tell me if it worked.
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