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[monkeybusiness]

I'd check the spec of the in-tank filter before dropping all the oil to swap it - a lot of the time they are pretty course open mesh, designed to catch large bits of swarf etc that can end up in the system during machine assembly. The majority of important filtration is performed by the easier to access main filter, that should definitely be replaced as stipulated by the manufacturer.

[Breezeblock]

I'd check the spec of the in-tank filter before dropping all the oil to swap it - a lot of the time they are pretty course open mesh, designed to catch large bits of swarf etc that can end up in the system during machine assembly. The majority of important filtration is performed by the easier to access main filter, that should definitely be replaced as stipulated by the manufacturer.

 

we only check the suction filters if the machine suffers from cavitation or its had a major break up as said the most important one is the return filter it may be possible to unscrew the suction screen through the return filter housing if you can stretch your arm far enough

[Matthew Storrs]

Yep, certainly is a crud design. The pressure relief nut is also a proper batch to undo!.... took me all yesterday morning to just do that.

 

I've got both both filters so may as well fit them both.

cheers, Steve

 

Pressure relief, is that the same as the filler on the tb016. I remember using a 3/4 inch drive with a big scaffold bar on it- and even then didn't come easy!

[SteveA]

I'd check the spec of the in-tank filter before dropping all the oil to swap it - a lot of the time they are pretty course open mesh, designed to catch large bits of swarf etc that can end up in the system during machine assembly. The majority of important filtration is performed by the easier to access main filter, that should definitely be replaced as stipulated by the manufacturer.

 

I replaced both filters this morning. Not a very fun job to do but I tend to take things apart to inspect for any signs of problems. All was fine, no swarf and the oil is fairly clean looking.

 

Just for the heck of it I'm renewing the oil too.

 

we only check the suction filters if the machine suffers from cavitation or its had a major break up as said the most important one is the return filter it may be possible to unscrew the suction screen through the return filter housing if you can stretch your arm far enough

 

I was thinking about doing that but didn't want to take the risk of scratching bits of metal, so I dropped the filter out the bottom. It's only four 17mm bolts and a bit of wiggling involved.

 

Pressure relief, is that the same as the filler on the tb016. I remember using a 3/4 inch drive with a big scaffold bar on it- and even then didn't come easy!

 

Did I say pressure relief?.... sorry, I meant the big filler plug (40mm diameter) what I meant was that you undo slowly to release the hydraulic pressure. I bent two 3/4" bars undoing it yesterday.... and yeah I also used a huge length of scaffold pole. I got it free in the end by pulling on the scaffold pole plus a large pair of stilsons.

 

Do you know if used hydraulic oil is okay to use as chainsaw bar oil?.... I have 25litres of it (used but looks pretty clean) and it seems a waste to just dump it at the recycle centre.

 

Cheers, steve

[Breezeblock]

I replaced both filters this morning. Not a very fun job to do but I tend to take things apart to inspect for any signs of problems. All was fine, no swarf and the oil is fairly clean looking.

 

Just for the heck of it I'm renewing the oil too.

 

 

 

I was thinking about doing that but didn't want to take the risk of scratching bits of metal, so I dropped the filter out the bottom. It's only four 17mm bolts and a bit of wiggling involved.

 

 

 

Did I say pressure relief?.... sorry, I meant the big filler plug (40mm diameter) what I meant was that you undo slowly to release the hydraulic pressure. I bent two 3/4" bars undoing it yesterday.... and yeah I also used a huge length of scaffold pole. I got it free in the end by pulling on the scaffold pole plus a large pair of stilsons.

 

Do you know if used hydraulic oil is okay to use as chainsaw bar oil?.... I have 25litres of it (used but looks pretty clean) and it seems a waste to just dump it at the recycle centre.

 

Cheers, steve

 

I find that if you shock nuts like that with a hammer they come no bother

[SteveA]

I find that if you shock nuts like that with a hammer they come no bother

 

I thought so too.... I tried that tactic with a lump hammer, but didn't work.

cheers, steve

[Matthew Storrs]

Steve, I wouldnt use hydraulic oil as chain oil myself, it's pretty carcinogenic stuff I think and the fine mist you'd breath in wouldn't be good. Just my thoughts!

[SteveA]

Steve, I wouldnt use hydraulic oil as chain oil myself, it's pretty carcinogenic stuff I think and the fine mist you'd breath in wouldn't be good. Just my thoughts!

 

Okay thanks for that Mathew

To the great oil rig in the sky it is....

cheers, steve

[Billy]

[MW Tree Services]

 

Do a fair bit with a flail mind. .

 

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