dubbleyew eight:
FYI here I use a 10W-40 for the engine, Dexron II for the power steering, and a 'specialised' 30/40 for the gearbox and internal hydraulics.
The latter is apparently particularly formulated for wet brakes+hydraulics. Not certain that it really makes much of a difference, after all it's a tractor, not a Ferrari, but it doesn't cost any more so I've tended to try and use the 'right' thing.
I suspect you could get this particular oil where you are - it's a Morris product - I can check for sure if you'd like but I think it's marketed as a 'Universal Tractor Lubricant' or words to that effect. I purchase it in 25L drums as I've a few vehicles to use it on, and it works out cheaper than the smaller containers.
Incidentally if either of you are losing PS fluid then you might like to know that the overhaul kit for the pump is relatively inexpensive, and includes the O-ring that leaks the fluid into the motor when it fails - don't ask me how I know!
PB:
It sounds like your machine is a little different but just in case it helps I did followup and check that in my case the lockout switch is internal and accessed via the top shifter plate as I thought.
Now that I've talked about it I'm sure it's going to start playing up next week...
Anyway, you're all pussies, isn't it about time you got a bulldozer so you can go do some real work
