If your going to leave the square head plugs then get some 8 point sockets, they are much better for them. I got rid of them on mine and went to hex head plugs.
Hey man thanks for the vid, not sure if you can help me out here but id like your opinion. I inherited a 210 and just did the oil and gear oil change on it like the video showed. The fuel cap is broken on it so it only had a piece of aluminum foil on it as a fuel cap. I was worried about that so I purchased a new fuel cap. I then looked into the gas tank with a flashlight and observed what appeared to be a small dead caterpillar floating. I then searched for the fuel screen/ filter but it was extremely hard to get to and located directly on the bottom of the fuel tank of the tractor and held on by a hose clamp. I can barely squeeze my arm up there to even touch it because there is a tow kit installed that is attached to the frame and rear axle. Should I bother attempting to pull that screen thing off and clean it? or maybe just siphon the gas and hope I can get the debris / dead caterpillar out? I would like your expert opinion on what to do. The thing runs fine so I'm almost thinking about just putting on the new fuel cap when it comes in and just continuing to run it and hope I don't have any problems. The Ol saying "if it aint broke dont fix it" comes to mind. Please let me know your thoughts, Thanks.
Well I’m by no means an expert, I just do what I can to help people out… however, my opinion would be if you don’t want to take off whatever hitch to get to the screen (which is easily seen from the underside of the back of the frame, you can get in there easier if you drive the tractor onto some blocks, but I know you mentioned the hitch), you could just get some mechanical fingers, and just go in from the fill opening and grab it carefully with those. That is probably the easiest and least invasive way.
I gotta be honest, haven't even done mine yet, haven't gotten a round-to-it... Stores seem to be sold out everywhere right now... I doubt mine has ever even been done, though the manual says once a year. This is all dependent on use though. If it only runs through a few tanks a year, I doubt it needs checked that often. As old as these things are now, I would say as long as it is running smooth you should be fine though. If it starts running hard, sputtering, it could be restricted and cleaning that out may help. Hopefully I'll find some in-stock round-to-its one of these days and do mine.
@@JoshsGreenGarage thanks man, after siphoning and taking a peak in there with a light I said fuck it, the screen is sticking up and looks fine I’m not gonna worry about it, I appreciate your advise, if you do yours I’d love to see a video of the work, keep me posted
If your going to leave the square head plugs then get some 8 point sockets, they are much better for them. I got rid of them on mine and went to hex head plugs.
My 212 has the same oil drain valve. Had to open it more than a quarter turn.
Thanks for the video, good job.
Well done
Hey man thanks for the vid, not sure if you can help me out here but id like your opinion. I inherited a 210 and just did the oil and gear oil change on it like the video showed. The fuel cap is broken on it so it only had a piece of aluminum foil on it as a fuel cap. I was worried about that so I purchased a new fuel cap. I then looked into the gas tank with a flashlight and observed what appeared to be a small dead caterpillar floating. I then searched for the fuel screen/ filter but it was extremely hard to get to and located directly on the bottom of the fuel tank of the tractor and held on by a hose clamp. I can barely squeeze my arm up there to even touch it because there is a tow kit installed that is attached to the frame and rear axle. Should I bother attempting to pull that screen thing off and clean it? or maybe just siphon the gas and hope I can get the debris / dead caterpillar out? I would like your expert opinion on what to do. The thing runs fine so I'm almost thinking about just putting on the new fuel cap when it comes in and just continuing to run it and hope I don't have any problems. The Ol saying "if it aint broke dont fix it" comes to mind. Please let me know your thoughts, Thanks.
Well I’m by no means an expert, I just do what I can to help people out… however, my opinion would be if you don’t want to take off whatever hitch to get to the screen (which is easily seen from the underside of the back of the frame, you can get in there easier if you drive the tractor onto some blocks, but I know you mentioned the hitch), you could just get some mechanical fingers, and just go in from the fill opening and grab it carefully with those. That is probably the easiest and least invasive way.
@@JoshsGreenGarage right on thanks man, how important is it to clean the fuel screen if it’s never been done
I gotta be honest, haven't even done mine yet, haven't gotten a round-to-it... Stores seem to be sold out everywhere right now... I doubt mine has ever even been done, though the manual says once a year. This is all dependent on use though. If it only runs through a few tanks a year, I doubt it needs checked that often. As old as these things are now, I would say as long as it is running smooth you should be fine though. If it starts running hard, sputtering, it could be restricted and cleaning that out may help. Hopefully I'll find some in-stock round-to-its one of these days and do mine.
@@JoshsGreenGarage thanks man, after siphoning and taking a peak in there with a light I said fuck it, the screen is sticking up and looks fine I’m not gonna worry about it, I appreciate your advise, if you do yours I’d love to see a video of the work, keep me posted