hydraulic oil filter change on dump box?

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tylee10

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Does anyone have a video or know how to change the hydraulic oil filter for the dump box, its all new to me just strapped for cash don't really want to bring it in if it's a easy change. tell me your thoughts please?
 
flushcut said:
Do you know where the filter is located? If so unscrew and replace. About just that easy.
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I though I might be able to do that but im hearing if I take it off the oil gushes out and then I need to replace it. I have two shuts offs but im trying to learn from other online or video so I can do this on my own with out problems later on. I might just wait if I can't find anyone on here and ask the mechanic at the bandit dealer for his advice or for him to do it in front of me so I can learn from it.
 
I'm grabbing at strings...is the filter accessible with the box down? Cradle the box, turn off the truck. Cycle the hydraulics a couple of times should depressurize the circuit.

First time you do it toss a bunch of rags over the filter. Wear a face shield just in case. Loosen the filter little by little. You NEVER want to get sprayed by pressurized anything. Air and fluids can get injected through your skin. Toxic and air bubbles can become embolisms just like a blood clot. Be careful

Do you have a mfgr/model number of the hydraulic unit? That should take you to Customer Service.
 
pacifichedge said:
Does anyone have a video or know how to change the hydraulic oil filter for the dump box, its all new to me just strapped for cash don't really want to bring it in if it's a easy change. tell me your thoughts please?
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Youtube has a video for just about everything.

Hyd oil reservoirs on all my stuff are not pressurized. As a matter of fact they have a breather to equalize pressure. Filter is probably on or in tank.
 
filter is on the outside beside the tank. looks like you can turn off the pressure and then just unscrew the filter putting a new one on. I might just bring it to a professional and get them to do it for me. thanks for all your help.
 
I'd watch a Youtube video.

You will spend money going to the dealer, being without your machine, and returning to the dealer, and driving it back. You'll pay more for the filter, too.

You have a picture? Should be way, way simpler and easier than tree work.





Remember that if you check the oil level in the reservoir with the bed raised on a gravity-down, not power down system, you've taken oil from the reservoir to fill the cylinder. If you top it off when it's easy to get at, with box up, you'll have a huge mess when you lower it.
 
I was gonna mention that exact same thing. Best bet might be only to replace the same volume you’re taking out, so keep track of what you take out.
 
Every time you take time to learn to do something new, you learn to do that thing, and learn about mechanical stuff and problem-solving, overall.

I just had my engine out of my mini-loader, helped my neighbor pull/ re-install. Never had an engine out in my life. Now, I see that it's just series of organized steps. Not magic. I can do it myself, now.

I've never replaced brakes before...not rocket-science, just helpful to learn, then have someone help, if possible.

Maybe there is a friend who can do it with you.

Dealer mechanics would be shooting themselves and their bosses in the foot to teach you to be self-sufficient.
 
southsoundtree said:
Every time you take time to learn to do something new, you learn to do that thing, and learn about mechanical stuff and problem-solving, overall.

I just had my engine out of my mini-loader, helped my neighbor pull/ re-install. Never had an engine out in my life. Now, I see that it's just series of organized steps. Not magic. I can do it myself, now.

I've never replaced brakes before...not rocket-science, just helpful to learn, then have someone help, if possible.

Maybe there is a friend who can do it with you.

Dealer mechanics would be shooting themselves and their bosses in the foot to teach you to be self-sufficient.
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I got the filter done last week when I got my commercial inspection done. it cost me $26 dollars as I bring all my trucks there. they told me it took 2 mins to do it and every year I could just pay for the filter and they would keep doing it so im up to par on my hydraulics. Some Shops that you trust will never scam ya. there honest and want you to come back.
 
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