briankd 817 #1 Posted February 6, 2022 changing the oil in my eaton that in my c145 . found drain plug bottom of gear case is that good enough to drain the oil ? seen on "you tube" guy took a line off the right side going to the bottom to drain oil . any tricks to get all the oil or most of it out ? thanks Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,788 #2 Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) Lift front of tractor up, so it flows back over the internal front "bump"......... Or don't, it is not that much oil that's left there. The side plug is the feed tube to the feed pump. No need to take it off. Bottom drain plug is what you need. Edited February 6, 2022 by Skipper 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,028 #3 Posted February 6, 2022 The refill is very slow if you don't allow air to vent. A long tube inserted into the funnel to allow airflow will greatly help. Otherwise it can take a couple hours to refill. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #4 Posted February 6, 2022 Drain right after shutting down while debris is still in suspension, best if the transmission is warm. Place your new oil containers in very hot water to thin it so that it goes down the tube faster. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #5 Posted February 6, 2022 I changed my oil and filter on my 1994 520H about 12 (hr meter) hours ago… When I finished, the tractor would not move forward or backwards. Folks on here had me run the engine, hand push the tractor forwards and backwards a bit, and operate the hydraulic lever back and forth… After doing these things, I guess it gave the oil a chance to flow throughout the hydraulic system and push out any possible trapped air. Been working fine since then… However, I do need to do the old “tree test” to see how strong the pump and transmission is… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #6 Posted February 6, 2022 From the owners manual. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #7 Posted February 6, 2022 8 hours ago, lynnmor said: From the owners manual. i have heard of that . i am a newbie to theses hydro's always had gear tractors 8 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: However, I do need to do the old “tree test” to see how strong the pump and transmission is… i need to do this to see what i have . i have no history on this tractor and don't know if it slips or not i know i drove it around yard before i parked it a year ago. will change oil and filter first if anything i know this thing doesn't push well . this only thing about this eaton i don't like 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #8 Posted February 6, 2022 11 hours ago, kpinnc said: The refill is very slow if you don't allow air to vent. A long tube inserted into the funnel to allow airflow will greatly help. Otherwise it can take a couple hours to refill. pull some bolts out top trans help with this ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #9 Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, briankd said: i know this thing doesn't push well No sir, the Eatons do not push very easily… and I’m not sure, but I don’t think any of them have a relief valve. I do know this… wiggling the motion control lever forward and reverse helps some, and you don’t want to tow them( I’ve heard it will damage). Push them at a “walking pace” Edited February 6, 2022 by Horse Newbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #10 Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, Horse Newbie said: No sir, the Eatons do not push very easily… and I’m not sure, butI don’t think any of them have a relief valve. I do know this… wiggling the motion control lever forward and reverse helps some, and you don’t want to tow them( I’ve heard it will damage). Push them at a “walking pace” hope this never dies out in front yard and have to get it to back of house to the shed . had that happen to my gear drive once and no problem pushing it back lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #11 Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, briankd said: pull some bolts out top trans help with this I have heard of people removing one of the bolts on top of transmission to vent… I just took my time and waited… Edited February 6, 2022 by Horse Newbie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #12 Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, Horse Newbie said: I have heard of people removing on of the bolts on top of transmission to vent… I just took my time and waited… It's in the manual. I don't do it because dirt may drop in, no matter how much you clean. I too, just take my time and do other things while it burps. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #13 Posted February 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, briankd said: hope this never dies out in front yard and have to get it to back of house to the shed . had that happen to my gear drive once and no problem pushing it back lol The way we towed dead snowmobiles was to cable tie a cheap roll-up plastic sled under the track. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #14 Posted February 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, lynnmor said: It's in the manual. I don't do it because dirt may drop in, no matter how much you clean Same reason I waited… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,028 #15 Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, briankd said: pull some bolts out top trans help with this ? Make sure you don't drop any contamination into the case and you should be fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,627 #16 Posted February 7, 2022 @lynnmor agree with you on your drainage / refill detailing , thats what makes the difference in a more thorough oil change. typically , just regularly keep an eye on all my check areas , never wait to use up or wear out lubricants ., also always have a fresh boot on hand if i need it , also spray that down with a super lube lubricant , to feed the rubber and make it last . like to put a road time flush on the old oil , fuel oil or auto trans fluid , really cuts the crud and varnish . Walmart has , very thin longer funnels , that make filling easier . keep it oily , pete 2lynnmor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
