Several 2210D questions

[dmoo1971-HT]

Just bought a 2210D I have ordered manuals but they have not arrived yet. I have several questions.
1. Does anyone have a regular maintenance schedule. I want to do everything now so I know when best to do them next.
2. What oil should I use for engine, and how much does it take?
3. What type of hyd/transmission fluid should I use?
4. The tilt on the FEL seems to lose pressure and fall in about 4-5 minutes any thoughts here? How often do you replace hyd hoses?

 

[Carey-HT]

Oil change every 50hrs. for mine I use15-40 diesel 4.5-5 Qts. Been using just Wal Mart Tractor Utility with a new filter. Been 3yrs. and don't Leak or use a drop. Hyd. fluid JD.303 or equivelnt your need a 5 Gal container with a loader. Check and see if you have a Hyd. Filter or just a Pickup screen that needs to be cleaned when you service the Hyd. fluid. Clean and check your Air Filter replace it if needed. Check your Fuel Filter if it was mine I would replace it so I know what I have. If it's Back It's Dirty!! Your need to Bleed your system when you do it. Not much to it, I believe Aaron goes over it in his Tech Info. Also don't forget the Radiator and most use a 50/50 mix on the Antifreeze also the Gear oil for the 4wd. Get a grease gun and hit all the Zerks and I believe that covers your Maint. Can't help much on the Loader No visible leaks? I would call the Manufacturer on it. Go ahead and check the Battery,Cables and Connections to make sure there clean and you should be good to go. If I missed anything I'm sure someone let you know.

 

[winston-HT]

I personally use rotella 15w40 and the walmart hi tech transmission/hydraulic oil. <LINK_TEXT text="http://www.walmart...c-and-Transmission-Fluid/16213442</LINK_TEXT> Here is a good little article by Aaron on fluids. <LINK_TEXT text="http://www.yanmaro...phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&amp;t=580</LINK_TEXT> The 2210 has the largest 2 cylinder Yanmar put in these little tractors. I don't know how much oil it will hold, I would put in about 4 1/2 quarts, crank up, kill and let settle, then fill to full mark on dip stick.
Your leakdown on the tilt could be coming from a bad cylinder or a bad control valve. You might have to swap hoses around and do a little trouble shooting to determine just what is bad. I personally replace hydraulic hoses when they fail. I suppose if there was good evidence one was about to fail I might change it. Best of luck to you with your new tractor. <E></E>

 

[Norm-HT]

I wouldn't worry about a maintenance schedule. Do it on an "as needed" basis. Change fuel filter if you see anything in the bowl other than fuel. Change the air filter if you can't see light through it. Change the oil when it turns black, (black oil is a sign of carbon build-up. Carbon is dust. I don't like dust running through my engine). Change the hy/tran if it looks "other than new", or if you have a hydraulic problem.

 

[alan-HT]

Change diesel-rated engine oil every 100 hrs (If non-diesel, 50 hrs), filter every 200. Hyd/trans fluid-change and filter-service 300 hrs but it's a bit of work so I go 500. Air and fuel filters, as needed. Lube all the zerks (esp the relatively hidden ones) a few times a year.

The sagging FEL is a natural consequence of age and use. If you can live with it as is, might as well.