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Thank you for the three links provided, and responses. I will return the unopened Mistik container for full refund tomorrow.
I recently received my first-ever running hydro drive International 1450 Cub Cadet. I understand now, Hydro Harry! I get the feeling that my all-gear drive model 72 is going to go to a good home in the near future! { Gee-wiz, am I in love with this 1450! }
I recently received my first-ever running hydro drive International 1450 Cub Cadet. I understand now, Hydro Harry! I get the feeling that my all-gear drive model 72 is going to go to a good home in the near future! { Gee-wiz, am I in love with this 1450! }
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Well I thought I'd save myself some trouble on my 1250 hydro fluid change, but I was wrong. Since I had my relief valves out to clean/switch/repace, I thought I could pour in the hytran through the valve opening so I wouldn't have to work around my gearbox. I bet you all know what happened next - a bit of an overflow. My question is, do I need to get the fluid out of there, or will it just drain down when I fill it properly and get it started? I'm new to the world of hydros... thanks!
John L,
Good choice in going with the Hy-Tran. That 1450 is a very nice tractor. Be patient with it, and fix correctly the things that are wrong with it and you will have a tractor that will perform well for you, and that is fun to take seat time. Quietlines can have their quirks, but in the end, you'll love it.
Sarah K,
I don't know if overloading the pump with Hy-Tran will circulate through, but changing the fluid is rather easy. There is a FAQ essay on this: https://www.ihcubcadet.com/IHCCFAQ/HytranChange.htm
As the article says, check things like bolt threads, be careful in taking off the back plate, etc.
Change the filter too, and use the correct hydraulic filter.
You'll love that 1250, but there is only one 1250 nightmare, and that's mine!
Good choice in going with the Hy-Tran. That 1450 is a very nice tractor. Be patient with it, and fix correctly the things that are wrong with it and you will have a tractor that will perform well for you, and that is fun to take seat time. Quietlines can have their quirks, but in the end, you'll love it.
Sarah K,
I don't know if overloading the pump with Hy-Tran will circulate through, but changing the fluid is rather easy. There is a FAQ essay on this: https://www.ihcubcadet.com/IHCCFAQ/HytranChange.htm
As the article says, check things like bolt threads, be careful in taking off the back plate, etc.
Change the filter too, and use the correct hydraulic filter.
You'll love that 1250, but there is only one 1250 nightmare, and that's mine!
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John L - glad to see you're moving up (ops, better make that over) to the sloshy side. I do have to say I wouldn't be to quick about moving the 72 along. There is somethinga about having more than 1 of these units. In fact, there is something to be said about having 3 or 4 or 5, but I don't want to get to long winded here.
John B - they sure make a nice combination with the front tri-ribs, a real classic look for a classic tractor.
Michael M - your new to you 782 does look to be in quite nice condition. Must have been well taken care of.
Sarah K - I'd think the fluid would eventually drain down thru the pump - and probably should be by the time you read this tomorrow. As for removing the rearend cover, not knowing how long you've had the 1250 and how often the fluid may have been changed, or even if it has the correct fluid, you're very likely gonna find some sludge or jelly like build-up after you dump the inital fluid contents. You'll have to wipe this stuff out as best you can. IH never made it really clear on how often to change the fluid. If I remember correctly, the operator manual for the Quiet Lines only doesn't say anything about changing the fluid, just the filter annually or at 100 hours run time. This is also likely why many units have probably never had their fluid changed. Not sure how often others on here actually are changing theirs but I changed my filter every year and the fluid about every 3 years, and always using the BIG SPLASH method - removing the rear cover.
The FAQ that Brian posted provides very good information and procedures to follow when draining the fluid. I do mine a little different. I just loosen but do NOT remove all the bolts, then I turn the top ones out about 1/8" and pry around the top to start breaking the seal loose. Once I've got a little give in the plate at the top I turn the bolts back down but still leave them loose. Then I proceed to the bottom 3 and loosen them about 1/8", then the next 2 up about 1/16", and then work to pry the lower part of the plate loose. Once it pops loose the fluid will start to run out with alot of force. If it's to fast you may have to push the cover back on to slow it down and avoid it splashing out of your catch pan. Just take your time, don't be in a hurry, and be prepared with plenty of clean rags to wipe up any mess.
John B - they sure make a nice combination with the front tri-ribs, a real classic look for a classic tractor.
Michael M - your new to you 782 does look to be in quite nice condition. Must have been well taken care of.
Sarah K - I'd think the fluid would eventually drain down thru the pump - and probably should be by the time you read this tomorrow. As for removing the rearend cover, not knowing how long you've had the 1250 and how often the fluid may have been changed, or even if it has the correct fluid, you're very likely gonna find some sludge or jelly like build-up after you dump the inital fluid contents. You'll have to wipe this stuff out as best you can. IH never made it really clear on how often to change the fluid. If I remember correctly, the operator manual for the Quiet Lines only doesn't say anything about changing the fluid, just the filter annually or at 100 hours run time. This is also likely why many units have probably never had their fluid changed. Not sure how often others on here actually are changing theirs but I changed my filter every year and the fluid about every 3 years, and always using the BIG SPLASH method - removing the rear cover.
The FAQ that Brian posted provides very good information and procedures to follow when draining the fluid. I do mine a little different. I just loosen but do NOT remove all the bolts, then I turn the top ones out about 1/8" and pry around the top to start breaking the seal loose. Once I've got a little give in the plate at the top I turn the bolts back down but still leave them loose. Then I proceed to the bottom 3 and loosen them about 1/8", then the next 2 up about 1/16", and then work to pry the lower part of the plate loose. Once it pops loose the fluid will start to run out with alot of force. If it's to fast you may have to push the cover back on to slow it down and avoid it splashing out of your catch pan. Just take your time, don't be in a hurry, and be prepared with plenty of clean rags to wipe up any mess.
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Thanks. I had removed the back plate and cleaned out the sludge - it wasn't terrible, but it did need it. I followed the guide word for word until I couldn't fit a funnel around my tiller gearbox to get to the filler hole. Lesson learned, and syphon to the rescue tonight. Thanks all!
