Changing the Hydraulic Fluid in a John Deere 455
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- How to change the hydraulic fluid in a John Deere 455, 425, and 445. The hydraulic fluid is used for both the transaxle and the hydraulic attachments.
Parts needed:
17 mm wrench
oil filter wrench
~2 gallons of Low Viscosity Hygard
Drain Pan
Paper Towels
AM116156 Filter
FYI When you check the trans axle fluid you should unscrew and wipe the dipstick then set it on the tube without screwing it back down, This is right from the owners manual. I have owned my 1998 455 since new and have never had a major breakdown with 1800 hours. I run it hard but do the maintenance by the book.
That is the correct procedure for checking the fluid. As I stated I had already checked the fluid prior to starting it up and moving it to the location where I was changing the fluid. I should have a video somewhere showing how to check all the fluids on a 455.... I just cannot remember what the title is! 1800 hrs is just getting nice and broken in. A couple years ago I had a 3TNA72UJ with over 4500 hrs on it and ran like a top.
Make sure to check the dip stick level on the stick not screwed in only resting on top
I was hoping to see you break it loose because getting things apart is often where I get stuck. Anyway, thank you for the vids on the 455.
A man gave me a 455...It's ROUGH...Nothing left of the seat but the frame...Thick layer of dust...Instrument cluster has no glass and one of the tensioners on the 60 inch deck has completely fell apart...Someone said it had a bad fuel pump...I put a new battery in, made sure the fuel was not 100 years old, ran a new Hotwire to the brand new switch somebody installed and it fired right up like a new tractor...He did tell me he did heard it run and it ran good...I did some work on his X495 and he just let me have the 455...Most likely from an estate sale and the people just let it sit out in the yard and ruin...I got a GT245 that way...New carburetor and some pulleys and belts it it's rollin.....😎
Thanks for the Video buddy they are always appreciated !
Thanks mmrbeef for the maintenance series on the JD455. I purchased a used one a few years back from Deere dealer and have been updating all the longer term maintenance items this Spring. Your video is much more clear than the JD 455 Operator's Manual's pictures. All your videos give me a jumpstart on getting maintenance items done. Thank you !
I've got 1700 hours on my 2001 jd425 original deck spindles but I have had to replace the gear box on the deck.
I just gave my 2001 445 a bath and cleaned the deck and put on new blades. Even scrubbed the deck. It’s a good looking machine with 1300 hrs
Just like to say, leave your dipstick in when you take off the filter and your drain plug and then take the dipstick out that way the oil won’t run out so fast and then when you remove the dipstick, it’ll give it air and run out a lot faster just trying to give you some tips to help you Have a good day
344hrs that's a basically new machine.
Another thing very important always before putting your new filter on fill it with oil and put a little oil on the rubber O-ring because sometimes if you do not fill the filter with oil when the pressure starts, it’ll blow the filter paper inside apart you will not lose much oil when you screw the filter on being full because it soaks in you feel the filter and with no time it’s gone down halfway Have a good day
This guy is very helpful. And real...
chinesium wrench... mega flex crap tool.
Your point?
@@mmrbeef robs you of the power you are putting into the wrench, makes it harder to get stuff lose.
Sorry if this is a stupid question - is this hydraulic fluid also used in the 455's power-steering circuit too, or a separate fluid/reservoir for that?
I don't think that is a stupid question at all. If it was like a car it would make perfect sense. But generally these machines use hydraulic fluid from the transmission for the power steering. In the case of the 455 a line from the transmission feeds the power steering valve that is right under the base of the dash in the frame.
Thanks. When draining the transmission should I jack up the front of the 455 and turn steering lock-to-lock to purge the steering lines or is that overkill? Might introduce an airlock...
Damn it I wanted to see it crank and start! Awesome video
I have a LT -155 and they told me it had a sealed transmission. I found a plug on top but no train plug. How would I change the hydrostatic oil ? If you could share a video.
I think you have to use a pump and pump the fluid out. A small hand pump will work.
I removed the whole rear end and turned it upside down to drain.
I have a bucket on the front of my 445. Do you recommend disconnecting the bucket hydraulics before changing the fluid? I assume if the bucket is not disconnected that I will need more fluid? Correct?
You don’t necessarily need to unhook everything. There will always be residual oil in the system. As long as you don’t change the position of the loader while changing the fluid you should only need the same amount that came out (pending it wasn’t low)
How bad if it's grey fluid?
I have a 425 coming next week. Some of the guys on the forums have mentioned a "hydro vent", and that I should replace it if it's missing. Where/what is it? Even the dealer guys weren't sure!
There is a vent on top of the transaxle. Yes, you should replace it but it would be highly unusual for it to be missing.
Dude it puts the hammer on the wrench
Looks like that machine has been left to sit outside that's to bad it really hurts equipment to sit outside.
It had been, for about 6 years best I could determine..... 6 years next to a house or in a farm yard. Certainly creates issues!
Hey Dan!!
Do you check the hydraulic fluid with the cap screwed in or just loose on top?
Loose on top
Beef inflate the right front tire
Damn, that tire is triggering my OCD
The front tires are junk and need to be replaced. If it sits for more than about 2 hours they go flat. That is why in some videos they are fine and others they are flat.
My original tires started leaking through the sidewalls in multiple locations.
I have a question. My steering had “hard spots” when turning the wheel but would clear up after a few minutes. I did a full service on it a few weeks ago and now it’s worse. I was told it may be air in the system but I’ve mowed the law 3 times now and it seems to get better as a mow but it’s back to horrible at the beginning of every mow. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
To start with I would check to make sure all the joints are free (tie rods etc). It could be there is old hard grease that needs to be cleaned out. That is the most simple thing I can think of. Depending on the year of your 4-5 unit the steering system could have a number of joints that need to be cleaned.
Thank you for the advice. I will do that this weekend and let you know. No way it’s air in the lines?
Everything looks simpler when you do the work. Thanks for another great video.
Haha... and cleaner too.... I am the one that gets dirty!