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How to Fully Service a 4x4 Utility Vehicle (All Fluids and Filters) - Kubota RTV-X1140
In this video, I show how to fully service a Kubota RTV-X1140. This includes changing the engine oil, transmission case fluid, hydraulic fluid, fuel filter, coolant, air filters, and gear oil. I also show all of the grease points.
Additionally, I discuss how a hydrostatic transmission works and explain some of the nuances regarding how to service it. These points are not outlined clearly in the operator's manual.
Link to video showing how to make tire ramps: czcams.com/video/sr0dRmqoMno/video.html
***** Timestamps *****
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Engine, Transmission and Hydraulics Overview
03:39 - How a Hydrostatic Transmission Works
05:12 - How Power is Transmitted from the Engine to the Wheels
05:53 - Components Under the Hood & Fuel Filter
06:24 - Ramps
06:53 - Remove Skid Plates
07:18 - Change Engine Oil and Filter
09:46 - Service Transmission Case
13:05 - Change Fuel Filter
16:40 - Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filters
19:44 - Change Coolant
22:41 - Change Air Filters
22:54 - Change Oil in Front Axle Case
23:51 - Change Oil in Knuckle Case
25:03 - Grease
26:25 - Conclusion
***** Part Numbers *****
Engine Oil Filter: HH150-32094
Transmission Oil Filter (HST): HHK70-14073
Transmission Oil Filter (Suction): HHK32-16772
Primary Air Filter: 1G319-11212
Secondary Air Filter: K7591-82360
Fuel Filter: 6A320-59930
***** Product links (I do not make any money from the purchase of these products) *****
Drain Pan: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7EU5CM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oil Filter Wrench: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K92810A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dewalt Socket Set:
www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWMT81534-205Pc-Mechanics-Tool/dp/B0767NGBP8/ref=dp_fod_sccl_1/137-3602439-2587161?pd_rd_w=4i1da&content-id=amzn1.sym.550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_p=550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_r=5ANQYXXXP5DZ8WN25G6N&pd_rd_wg=ggynQ&pd_rd_r=70a2f79c-06cd-486f-8fbe-b6cbb5f7e7c5&pd_rd_i=B0767NGBP8&th=1
Small Funnels:
www.amazon.com/Annurssy-Multi-Function-Plastic-Piece-Funnel/dp/B0B7X5FDXC/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_gccp_rtpb_sccl_2_5/130-0918676-8041160?pd_rd_w=1ZR6H&content-id=amzn1.sym.d6ac41a1-ee4c-4d0c-b8bf-d4d87fa88eb3&pf_rd_p=d6ac41a1-ee4c-4d0c-b8bf-d4d87fa88eb3&pf_rd_r=5RPF2BQXDFFRG42CWKTK&pd_rd_wg=lwzV4&pd_rd_r=a2beb76b-ba1d-4e81-b810-492c2744f4cb&pd_rd_i=B07W6T6MV7&th=1
Large Funnels: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTX81B2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Additionally, I discuss how a hydrostatic transmission works and explain some of the nuances regarding how to service it. These points are not outlined clearly in the operator's manual.
Link to video showing how to make tire ramps: czcams.com/video/sr0dRmqoMno/video.html
***** Timestamps *****
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Engine, Transmission and Hydraulics Overview
03:39 - How a Hydrostatic Transmission Works
05:12 - How Power is Transmitted from the Engine to the Wheels
05:53 - Components Under the Hood & Fuel Filter
06:24 - Ramps
06:53 - Remove Skid Plates
07:18 - Change Engine Oil and Filter
09:46 - Service Transmission Case
13:05 - Change Fuel Filter
16:40 - Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filters
19:44 - Change Coolant
22:41 - Change Air Filters
22:54 - Change Oil in Front Axle Case
23:51 - Change Oil in Knuckle Case
25:03 - Grease
26:25 - Conclusion
***** Part Numbers *****
Engine Oil Filter: HH150-32094
Transmission Oil Filter (HST): HHK70-14073
Transmission Oil Filter (Suction): HHK32-16772
Primary Air Filter: 1G319-11212
Secondary Air Filter: K7591-82360
Fuel Filter: 6A320-59930
***** Product links (I do not make any money from the purchase of these products) *****
Drain Pan: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7EU5CM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oil Filter Wrench: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K92810A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dewalt Socket Set:
www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWMT81534-205Pc-Mechanics-Tool/dp/B0767NGBP8/ref=dp_fod_sccl_1/137-3602439-2587161?pd_rd_w=4i1da&content-id=amzn1.sym.550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_p=550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_r=5ANQYXXXP5DZ8WN25G6N&pd_rd_wg=ggynQ&pd_rd_r=70a2f79c-06cd-486f-8fbe-b6cbb5f7e7c5&pd_rd_i=B0767NGBP8&th=1
Small Funnels:
www.amazon.com/Annurssy-Multi-Function-Plastic-Piece-Funnel/dp/B0B7X5FDXC/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_gccp_rtpb_sccl_2_5/130-0918676-8041160?pd_rd_w=1ZR6H&content-id=amzn1.sym.d6ac41a1-ee4c-4d0c-b8bf-d4d87fa88eb3&pf_rd_p=d6ac41a1-ee4c-4d0c-b8bf-d4d87fa88eb3&pf_rd_r=5RPF2BQXDFFRG42CWKTK&pd_rd_wg=lwzV4&pd_rd_r=a2beb76b-ba1d-4e81-b810-492c2744f4cb&pd_rd_i=B07W6T6MV7&th=1
Large Funnels: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LTX81B2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Made a mistake a poured engine oil in the yellow oil fill plug under the bed Was wondering where I should drain it and if this will cause damage ?
It sounds like you put engine oil in the transmission case. Yes it needs to be drained. There are two drain plugs under the vehicle. Skip to the part of the video where I serviced the transmission case and you'll see what I'm talking about.
I’ll mortgage my house if you come fix my refrigerator … 😂
Hi thank you for the video. Have you ever encountered the suction line freezing up after recharging the refrigerant?
No I've never had this happen. Are you sure you added the correct amount of refrigerant? It sounds like you may have overcharged the system
I think your pliers had a crimper on them
So, where's Part 1??
czcams.com/video/YAKi-Lw-FpA/video.html
How did you seal the cooper tube that you Pierce ?
The piercing valve has a gasket. Once you tighten it down it seals the tube.
I have a less than 2 year old ge fridge that makes a lot of rattling sound, Several techs have worked on it and ge says this is just a normal sound, the coolant boiling thru the line causing a rattling noise. I think the tech that serviced it was a little goofy, Is there anything I can do, GE sucks and will not fix it.
This is by far the best video I've seen on servicing these machines.
Great video I made the a/c connector but the compressor fan not running Your thoughts
Hi, First of all, make sure that your fan is AC not DC. 1. You may connect your AC adaptor directly to the two terminals of the fan to test, or 2. You may disconnect the fan from the housing and then test the continuity of the two terminals using a multimeter. Good luck!
Is there only one drain for the auxiliary hydraulic? Or, Is there a drain on the bottom side of the hydraulic pump? Similar to the transmission case?
All of the hydraulic implements on the machine use the fluid stored in the hydraulic tank, not the transmission case. To change this fluid you just need to pull the drain plug that I showed in the video. There is no need to do anything to the hydraulic pump.
May I have the part number of the relay, as showed at 16:50 ? Thanks!
213615000. This relay may not be compatible with your fridge though
@@TheEscondidoExperimentThanks for your information. Really appreciate your two great videos on the troubleshooting of the Thermador refrigerator compressor! Quick update: I just replaced the overload relay, the same part number as yours. Thank you again for this great video, save me a lot time and money running around for solutions.
Any comments on why it is difficult to put a 2015 900 into and change gears? Great video thanks
The gear shift connects to the transmission through mechanical linkages. Try spraying each of the joints with some lubricating oil.
Thanks
What kind of grease gun do you have? Thanks
2008 GE Profile 22 cu ft unit stopped last week. Replaced start and run capacitors $200...fridge stayed at 65F ..freezer at 10F all day; overnight they went to perfect at 36f and 0f. Then..all week stayed at ~65 and ~10; reset thermostat...no go; suddenly today looking good at 38f and 2f...and stabilizing. WHAT is going on here???
Thank you for this explanation. When you use the vacuum pump to clear the system, is it clearing just gas out (air + refrigerant vapor) or is there liquified refrigerant? If so, where does this pump out to?
Bravo! Very impressed. I don't have all those tools, but I will be looking to get those tools. Thanks for posting. Refrigerant...huh! I wonder if you ever found the leak, since it is very small?
The fridge is still working a year later so I haven't gone searching for the leak yet. Once it stops cooling again (just a matter of time) I will try to find the leak and show how to fix it.
I am a fan. I loved the technical details, the schematics of the compressor, the subtle dry humor (I laughed out loud..."remortgage your house"...lol). My refrigerator is not cooling and the compressor is running, so I'll be watching part 2, to see what you discovered. Thank you for posting this video. You are a treasure.
Very well done. Clearest instructions for this i have yet to see.
Hey what oil do you use for the engine And what oil do you use for the hydraulic system and transmission system. Can you also tell me how many liters for in all listed above. Cheers great video! Subscribe.
4.3 quarts 15W-40 for the engine. Kubota UDT fluid for the hydraulic system and transmission case. You're generally not going to get all of the UDT fluid out, so measure how much came out and then put the same amount back in.
Great source of information, thank you for doing this. Very detailed and well documented.
Your jumpstart tutorial is gonna get me by until my relay gets here. My freezer full of meat is saved! Thank you sooooo much! 👍
You're very welcome
Very good video. thank you
Please don't take my comments as a complaint.I loved your video and thanks for a detailed video for such a bigger problem in refrigerators @8:30 minutes of your video you purged the blue and yellow pipes but again you opened yellow one for UV liquid pouring,so did you vaccum the compressor again or did you allow a small amount of air from the yellow pipe😮.
R134a is much heavier than air. Because of this, disconnecting the line for 10 seconds to put UV dye in is not going to cause the refrigerant to be displaced by air. It's totally insignificant. There was no need to purge the line again.
@@TheEscondidoExperiment thanks for your lovely explanation 👍
Thank you, just inherited an X1100C, that looks like a lot of work. mine has 340 hours on it, and no clue if anything was ever done at all for it???
At a minimum, change the engine oil and grease it.
Excellent! Yep! Better than a manual.
Wooow, Great videos on both Part 1 and Part 2. You know what you are doing guy. Most importantly you are sharing it here so to help people. I appreciate for taking your time and put theses videos together. The content is fundamental and makes sense. I am going to jump my compressor just the way you had showed. Keep up the great work!
Did you finally fix your unit, and if so, what was the issue?
Yes if you watch part 2 you will see that after I recharged the system (i.e. added refrigerant) it worked. It's still working today
@@TheEscondidoExperiment so was there a leak or was it just by time losing freon?
@@redskinrick6457 Clearly there was a leak. I added UV to help find it. However, I haven't checked for it yet since the fridge is still running fine
What was your final diagnosis
Is it safe to say that the piercing valve stays on the copper process line?
Yes you need to leave it on. If you were to take it off all of the refrigerant would leak out.
This is an excellent video and very helpful in explaining that the transmission fluid is separate from the HST tank (although it all uses the same type of fluid).Nowhere is this explained in the owner's manual. The same is true for your demo of changing the coolant. My question is: Is it safe to use a car hoist to lift at the frame rails?
I assume you're talking about raising the whole vehicle from four points so that you can stand underneath it. As long as these points are on the frame, I see no reason why this would be a problem. The frame is going to be particularly strong around where the control arms for the four wheels connect to it. I would look around this area for the best lifting points.
@@TheEscondidoExperiment Thanks. I have not found any reference on CZcams or the Kubota Forum about using a standard two-post, four-pad car hoist on the RTV 1140. Keep making more videos.
@@m.cooper1854 I have a lot more coming. Stay tuned
Thanks a ton, getting ready to do my first 50hr service on my 1100c this will help tremendously!👍
Great demonstration. Thanx
thankyou very informative video, i just bought a RTVX1130 and I love it. I will be watching your video to learn more, again thank you!
Is that Automotive R134a Refrigerant ?
There is no difference between R134a for cars and R134a for refrigerators. It's all the same chemical - tetrafluoroethane
@@TheEscondidoExperiment Thanks !
You let air back in the line after you purged the line. The lines must stay connected.
R134A is much heavier than air. It did not get displaced by air in the 10 seconds that I took to add the UV dye. Had I left it disconnected for hours that would be a different story.
Yes, I believe you deserve a award for the effort you put into showing all of us how to maintain our 1140s Excellent video
Thanks! Liking the video and subscribing to my channel is all I ask for. I have a lot more content coming the second half of this year.
very thorough but what are the hours intervals for the different items like engine I'm sure is more frequent than hydraulic or coolant
Here is what Kubota recommends: Greasing: 50 hours Engine oil and filter: 200 hours Hydraulic tank oil and filters (VHT and Suction): 200 hours Transmission case fluid: 400 hours Front axle and knuckle case fluid: 400 hours Coolant: every 2 years
thanks for the tip
We used Fluke multimeters in my shop in the military. I also highly recommend them.
When the wiring diagram was shown, it took me a minute to realize there was a very small cursor tracing the circuit path. It was hard for my old eyes to see it. Could you add a larger, more obvious for us old heads please?
Yes in later videos I corrected that. When you're editing the video on a large screen it looks fine, but on a 5" smartphone screen it is too small
Thank you. Again, I wasn't trying to criticise the content, which was quite good. Too many videos seem to be "let's find out what this thing does!" , but you clearly know what you're doing. Thank you.
Is there anything that should be done differently if its a dual zone refrigerator?
If it only has a single compressor then the process for recharging will be the same.
wow. you deserve an award for this video. Thanks for making it. I never knew the HST oil was in the tank. I thought that was for the steering and lift cylinder. I have 500 hours on mine and never changed this oil. looks like I'll be doing that ASAP. Again, great video that was effective and straight to the point. Oh and I also didn't know about the front driveshaft lube point.
Good job.
how did you pull out the refrigerator
It's on wheels. I opened both doors and pulled on them. It's that simple
Just bought one today. Thanks for the informative video. Excellent.
Excellent video. I just saved this to my favorites list.
What oil goes in the transmission? You said it’s basically gear oil but looks like you put hydraulic fluid in
It's Kubota UDT fluid.
@@TheEscondidoExperiment thanks
awesome video thank you
You must be on bare metal and confirm you have a good spot by ohming ground to ground. Touching the top that is painted will give you false readings.
I tested it before filming. When i put two probes anywhere on the body of the compressor it showed continuity. But yes, bare metal in general will give a more reliable reading.
How about checking the hydraulic tank suction strainer before refilling.
There's no harm in checking that. You'd only need to replace it if it's damaged so I didn't cover it.
What are the cross reference filters - say to Fram or other common brand - I am not near a Kubota dealer.
Oil Filter - Wix 51334 Transmission Hst - Wix WL10013 Transmission Pressure - Wix WL10043
I love it when people solve their own problems!