My H12 came with a briggs and stratton engine manual that says NOT to turn the dipstick in when checking level. I know most people do anyways. Nice video!
@@stevewinwood3674 no sir, it is the B&S. I just use one quart of oil seems good. My son also has the same machine and one quart oil changes. But it does call for 37 ounces of oil.
@tomd864 ok thanks for reply. The model I am gonna get has the RATO engine. Just like a predator 420 from HF. I saw the specs that said 1.1L which is a tad over one quart in freedom units.
I have the same in tank filter issue. I don't know what part number it is or where to buy it. I have a different brand machine and the filter in my tank has a metal casing with holes in it.
That is the main problem with the machines, translating part numbers from one country to another... The metal strainer is not enough by itself, so currently looking Into Installing an inline Hydaulic Oil Filter, did not take any videos of the tear down, but may take a video when it goes back together.
@@youcandoitdave6058When I changed my hydraulic oil I discovered that I had an oil return filter, besides the oil going out strainer inside the tank. So I didn't have to bother adding an oil filter. And both filters can be cleaned and reused. I did find a lady in China who sells the strainers, she said it was 6 bucks. Probably an export tax on top of that. I am in the process of adding a fan, the engine compartment gets way too hot.
@@davehimlin2374 I removed the metal plate (can see the 6 bolts going around it in this video) and my hand fit in the opening of the tank. If you do this, make a mark on the plate and on the tank so it's orientation is the same as when removed because the fill opening is not centered on the plate. I made a video of it called 'Changing the hydraulic oil in my Chinese Mini Excavator and checking the filters'.
My H12 came with a briggs and stratton engine manual that says NOT to turn the dipstick in when checking level. I know most people do anyways. Nice video!
Wanted to make sure the oil level was correct, went directly to the Briggs & Straton website too check.
Hope this helps !
@@youcandoitdave6058 It is high lighted in my manual not to tighten it. Hope this helps!
@youcandoitdave6058 don't you have the RATO or predator style engine on your mini ex?
@@stevewinwood3674 no sir, it is the B&S. I just use one quart of oil seems good. My son also has the same machine and one quart oil changes. But it does call for 37 ounces of oil.
@tomd864 ok thanks for reply. The model I am gonna get has the RATO engine. Just like a predator 420 from HF. I saw the specs that said 1.1L which is a tad over one quart in freedom units.
I have the same in tank filter issue. I don't know what part number it is or where to buy it. I have a different brand machine and the filter in my tank has a metal casing with holes in it.
That is the main problem with the machines, translating part numbers from one country to another...
The metal strainer is not enough by itself, so currently looking Into Installing an inline Hydaulic Oil Filter, did not take any videos of the tear down, but may take a video when it goes back together.
@@youcandoitdave6058When I changed my hydraulic oil I discovered that I had an oil return filter, besides the oil going out strainer inside the tank. So I didn't have to bother adding an oil filter. And both filters can be cleaned and reused. I did find a lady in China who sells the strainers, she said it was 6 bucks. Probably an export tax on top of that. I am in the process of adding a fan, the engine compartment gets way too hot.
@@DAS-Videos how do you take that screen/strainer out, that is located inside the hydro tank ?
@@davehimlin2374 I removed the metal plate (can see the 6 bolts going around it in this video) and my hand fit in the opening of the tank. If you do this, make a mark on the plate and on the tank so it's orientation is the same as when removed because the fill opening is not centered on the plate. I made a video of it called 'Changing the hydraulic oil in my Chinese Mini Excavator and checking the filters'.
What type of oil?
Engine Oil Is Regular 10w30
hydraulic oil is iso/aw 46
i from china mini excavator factory,can provide series models
looking for a company to send me a tracked power wheelbarrow for reviews and videos.
do you know of anyone willing to donate ?
1 ton capacity