Seeking tutorial to replace hydro fluid on 2182

[danman]

Is there a prior tutorial with photos how to get the job done for a 2182

i Want to drain and replace fluid

Quite possible the original from 1995

danman

[bugeye]

My tractors are similar, but not “Super” sized

Removing the filter will allow some fluid to drain. Under the filter is a pipe plug with a square female recess. Use a ratchet or breaker bar inserted into the plug and remove. Be prepared for ~ 6 + quarts to drain

I have changed the hydrostatic fluid probably 3 times in 25 years and many more just filter changes. Last drain was this (2020) spring. Fluid appeared like new. I have never removed the rear cover to clean the differential

[danman]

Originally Posted by bugeye

My tractors are similar, but not “Super” sized

Removing the filter will allow some fluid to drain. Under the filter is a pipe plug with a square female recess. Use a ratchet or breaker bar inserted into the plug and remove. Be prepared for ~ 6 + quarts to drain

I have changed the hydrostatic fluid probably 3 times in 25 years and many more just filter changes. Last drain was this (2020) spring. Fluid appeared like new. I have never removed the rear cover to clean the differential

Thanks. is there a reliable substitute for Hytran. ? Tractor Supply and Napa are just down the road..... i found the filter cross ref

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by danman

Thanks. is there a reliable substitute for Hytran. ? Tractor Supply and Napa are just down the road..... i found the filter cross ref

OK before you go to the auto parts store and some kid tells you that this is the cross for the Cub filter and gives you an engine oil filter this is the list of filters that will work.

Cub Cadet 923-3014
NAPA 1410
Wix 51410
Fleetgard HF6096
Baldwin BT8486

We have seen time after time the wrong filter installed and then the tractor won't move.

[R Bedell]

some kid tells you that this is the cross for the Cub filter

No truer words have been spoken !!

[danman]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

No truer words have been spoken !!

Table i found

[spndncash]

Sam Mac and Roland are right on the filters.
I dont want to assume anything about your tractor so - look at what comes out of the drain - is it clean? even at 25 years it should still be clean and should be able to see through it - catch some in a clear container and inspect it. there should be no rust,water/milkiness or solids/glitter. IF YOU HAVE POOR LOOKING OIL then remove the rear cover(stamped steel cover on the differential) and do a thorough clean and rinse. also get every thing you can out of the hydrostat prior to a refill.
I would like to add that the hytran has served you well for 25 years. I would not cut five or ten dollars off the cost for a different oil. there have been multiple write-ups about the value of Hytran. if you were the type to change the fluid every year or two then I would say use an equivalent. if you change it once every twenty five years then stick with what is proven itself in your own tractor.

[Hairtrigger]

Originally Posted by danman

Table i found

Am I the only one that cannot read this? When I enlarge it the pic is too fuzzy to read

[danman]

table is in the technical library section. hydro filters

some reason the forum won’t let me upload any pic greater than 92Kb

🙄😮

[R Bedell]

See Attachment guideline........... Attachment Guideline