Ah yes, I have fond memories of Grandma Davis riding her excavator into town on Sundays. She'd always bring back donuts and the lovely smell of diesel.
You should definitely consider changing the hydraulic fluid and hydraulic fluid filters, fluid breakdown and contamination are one of the most common issues with equipment.
I completely agree - most particularly given what the previous owner "told" him that was untrue in every regard. As a further note, a quote from an old friend: "Dilution is the solution". With new hydraulic oil in it, to operate everything to it's maximum stroke initially, check for leaks and seeps, let it sit for a day, then drain some out in a clear jar and take a look. Find a bunch of stuff in it, time to do it again. If nothing shows up, replenish what you drained and take off smartly.
I’ve got the older brother to this. A 2000 hitachi EX35U. Same thing as a Deere. I’ve pretty much restored the whole machine. Such a useful piece of equipment.
Slide a lawnmower attachment on there and you're king of the block! Snow removal with the blade, mow the lawn with the lawnmower attachment and dig holes wherever you want! Total win!
My wife would like to have one around. She would use it to keep me in line. She already threatens me with a friend of hers that has a backhoe and knows how to use it.
Eric my boy, tell us a story, sometime about when you were young and you did something when working with your dad or someone that causes you to be so non-invesingatavite today. You destroyed something and your dad boxed your ears. The diesel fuel filter cleaning laid it all out there. I grew up in a gas station tire shop and you always put a smile on an old face. You do good work, keep it up, love you
I REALLY love that you and Ray watch each other!!!! I, being a trucker's wife, know that there is an additive that will get rid of the algae in the fuel tank. It's very common now-a-days to have algae, I'm told, because of no more hot fuel return to the tanks. Hot return used to keep us from gelling up so quickly in winter, and also killed off the algae. I swear all this pollution control is more problems than it's worth. Want to gasp? Check out the price on a new DPF. (Diesel Particulate Filter)
When I rebuilt my wife's Subaru engine, I used all the Subaru parts I could get. It cost a small fortune, but I think it was worth it. One part I did purchase was the oil filter from Subaru thinking it would be a quality filter. I cut it open after I did the initial break-in oil change, and the filter was the same design and quality as a frame oil filter. I use Wix on the car now because they seem to be well made after inspecting them during oil changes. Sometimes you don't always get what you pay for.
Don't quote me, but in a video a few months back, someone mentioned same thing, that either the USA market filters at dealer and or the 'alternate' filters (supply shortage) don't stack up to what comes on the car from factory. Suggested to track down OEM japanese sourced Subaru filter. But hey. Seems like more trouble than picking up a WIX off the shelf, just confirming your findings
Those small “D” series excavators with yanmar engines are excellent pieces of equipment. In my opinion, the 35 is the most useful size for a property owner, easy to tow, big enough to do some work. Check the rollers, they cowbell pretty frequently. Don’t over tighten the rubber tracks, and keep it greased and it will last a long, long time with few to no headaches.
"I'm not a heavy wheel mechanic or a equipment mechanic ..." that's why I'm here. Love your content and your attitude. Just like hanging out with a buddy and a beer.
I put an old piece of window screen over the air intake there on the right of the engine door. Attached it with magnets. I have to wipe that screen off every few hours. Really saves the air filter and junk in the radiator and condenser. Love the show Mr O!!
I rented one about 2 years ago. Actually won a day's use at a fund raiser. They delivered on Friday and picked it up Monday morning. Took this rookie operator 2 days to do half days work. Was free so no big deal. Got my chore done, destroyed nothing, so all was well. They are a very handy.
"How many lights does this guy need?" ALL of them 😎 Keep an eye on that rubber air cleaner drain. They will get stiff over time, and not close up , even when the engine is running full throttle.We just replaced one on the neighbors 4440 tractor(10,000 hours and never been wrenched on) that has probably been sucking dirty air for years.
I bought a bobcat 335 mini excavator after I bought 10 acres of land. It was far less expensive for me to own it rather than rent it. I've had my mini for 4 years now and its worth its weight in gold. I was very green at operating it at first, but seat time has helped. I feel that I can operate it fairly smoothly now. Once you get comfortable with it, seat time will get you better at it. Nice purchase, Eric! Lots of luck with it!!
You can never belive when a previous owner says all maintenance was done unless there is paper proof and tons of receipts I always do the maintenance right after I buy equipment or vehicles I agree with you 💯 Eric O @After Hours With Eric O.
I've bought several used pieces of equipment in my life, and every time I do exactly the same thing, replace all the fluids, filters, belts and hoses. Doesn't matter if they claim GrandaMa drove it to church or not. Good luck with it, I'm sure you already have several new tasks on your honey do list. 🤣
Hi Eric, the black sludge is probably diesel bug. It can really clog and ruin your system. It lives in the diesel water interface and the black is its excrement. You have to treat your fuel to kill it. Very common on plant and boats.
Just dont throw Bio Diesel in it and she be okay I know Hire company if put Bio diesel in their machines they charge you to have new filters and refill the diesel tank Proper diesel 😮
I was just about to post this as I remember being shown phots of it in college, Never come across it in the field do you actually know the cause or anymore information about it? I'd be interested to learn more!
Nice buy Eric, even has a installed Thumb .🤟 im a dealer TECH that Yanmar will go forever. Keep up with your maintenance 2000 hours. Hydraulics and a valve adjustment are due.
Put a Gps alarm tracker on it fur sure!!! Seen stolen ones Florida used on construction sites knew they were by mix match yellow paint no JD emblems!!! Dot was called
Another fine video. It looked like the guy had the hours and date of service on the oil filter. Probably wasn't fibben. Have fun and go out and dig a nice deep deep hole. Threaten the kiddo's and they will never talk back. Enjoy!!!!!!!
Make sure you establish where all your zerk fittings are & grease them more often than one might think. Idk if you have an electric grease gun but they're a nice upgrade. Also change your cabin filters if you have a/c etc. Congrats on your 'boat' purchase. 😀
Eric, just seen this very cool video you made on the 2012 John Deere 35D. Great to see you branching out, or maybe I should have said digging out. lol Very nice looking unit, she cleaned up great. Can't wait to see her working at your home base.
Somehow after dinner, I treat myself to a DIY excavator video that will never perform. Heck you could work on a lawnmower and it would be entertaining. As always great vid Mr. O!!
At least you don't need to worry about where to put the flashlights, it's all metal lol, I always go through anything that I buy used, just as you were saying and these machines are fun to learn, working on and using them, have fun, my guy.
I came here to watch a video about professional operation and maintenance on a John Deere 35D and all I got was this crappy video on how to mess up an oil change.... Just kidding, I love your videos and I love how you just jump in and take control. This is how I approach everything in my life. If it's broke, tear it down and find out why. It mechanical for gods sake, how hard can it be. Just fix it. Love your vids, keep em coming and for the love of sheeba, can we have more appearances of mister brake clean can?
I really do appreciate your candor when introducing an endeavor that is unfamiliar... and as always appreciate the thoughtful approach with whatever you do.
Might want to put some biocide in the diesel. No doubt there are plenty of options so you can pick your poison. My personal preference is FPPF KillEm Biocide... mainly because of the violent nature of the name! Enjoyed the content, thanks for posting.
eric that's a nice little excavator be nice to it and it will last well past 5000 hours, grease ALL fittings every 40-50 hours and boom dipstick and bucket daily, bucket twice a day for best life, I have been an operator for 45 years
Well, I've watched an awful lot of C&C Equipment and their deep love affair with John Deere - I've been a Kubota man over here in the U.K. for minis, I've had a few and even though now retired I still have a KX36a which I've driven into the ground (literally) which I bought new in 2002 (now up on blocks for a refit) also have a 2007 008 very mini with only 300 hours on it - still stiff to drive. Your purchase looks an excellent buy - folk who bother to write the hours on the filters have usually done the work - the coachwork on yours looks near pristine! Mine suffered badly from being regularly bushwacked when landscape clearing which could've done with a bigger machine but then there's the transport issue. I'll enjoy watching the rest of your videos on this!
Best thing for you diesel treatment is add Powerservice additive cleaner,but you have to make sure the water is gone first! I service all of our Pisten Bully groomers with it.They are fine now,not to mention the regular Power Service additive has slick diesel in it!
Little helpful hit. If you plan on keeping the equipment for years to come. Keep any and all extra parts you might buy. Seeing how things are going in the world it will benefit you in the long run to keep stuff on the shelf.
The slightly stubborn oil filter reminds me... When my mother passed away some years ago my sister and I was confused to why there wasso many oil filter tools in our father's toolbox. Thing is that while he was an engineer on jet engines he didn't touch the maintenance on his own cars - that should be done by people trained by the manufacturer and have access to the factory information - he thought mechanics at dealers worked to his aircraft level of procedures... (Once when I took his car to service he wanted them to clean the engine bay, they refused since it was to clean!) Anyway, we couldn't understand why he had more or less every style of filter loosener. Then it hit us, mom had problem with lids on jars due to pain in her hands, the tools were likely bought in attempts to find something that helped her with those. Sadly since they all where in the basement none likely worked good enough (or she refused preferring to ask for help).
Pretty serviceable by any general owner. Love hearing about the owners story. Claimed all JD parts, well proof in the pudding. Love to see a video on your first project.
Congratulations on that JD mini ex.This serviceable parts on this is a lot like my old 4300 JD tractor. I serviced it every year but the only time that inner breather filter got changed was every 5 yrs, and it looked like new then but I changed it anyway. Hope it serves you well.
I have always did the same as soon as i bought an old truck or car over the years, clean the oil and gunk off the engine and underneath ,change all the fluids, check and or change the hoses and belts and usually also installed new shocks all the way around
I always like when someone gets something new to them. 🇺🇸 It’s time for maintenance having a manufacturer manual and knowing how to read it is priceless⚠️ Funny note TH-cam commercial in the middle of it he video was for bourbon whiskey how fitting Mr.’O’ 😊
So I know from being an aviation enthusiast that JetA fuel can grow algae in the tanks and has to be treated because of the water that gets in it. So I imagine Diesel can do the same. Cool switch, like the new toy segment 👍🏻.
Well I learned something about my John Deere Tractor that I'd forgotten all about. And that was the floaty bit in the water seperator floated on water if present. The 35D and my JD 3120 tractor both have 29hp Yanmars so watching your maintenance was very familiar to me.
I had a 2007 35D and it was a great little machine. It was like new when I bought it and knew the owner. Put 3000 hrs on it and performed all the service over the years. Replaced the tracks in 2018. Traded it in for a larger machine (Yanmar VIO-55-4) in 2020. The pricing for John Deere equipment had become insane. The only minor issue I had was a few hydraulic lines that chafed at the pivot point between main boom and dipperstick, but that is not uncommon.
Well Mr. O you did a great job on that little machine.. Better than most heavy equipment mechanics in my opinion.. Just got to make sure or she'll squeak and grown when using.. Other than that check hydraulic and happy digging.. LOL!! Have a good one Buddy!!ou hit all the grease points too.
Get a little glass jelly type jar, (DO NOT get a plastic one, don't ask, just don't) Wrap it in tape (in case you drop it) It makes a nice catch for your fuel filter when you drain it. That crap in the filter happens when it sits for a while. it IS a form of algae. There are bacteria that can form in old diesel. Some diesel treatment might help it can clean out the injectors which will invariably clog with that junk, I use the Amsoil diesel treatment, but they are all pretty good. Oh yea, watch the gasket on the fuel filter drain. They can crack and will leak like a mother. Get a bunch of extras and have them handy. Same for the fuel filter. Have a spare handy. Baldwin filters tend to be a bit smaller than their OEM counterparts. They used to be good filters, but lately I'm having my doubts about them. Always keep a spare air filter handy, too. I don't know about the Deere diesels, but some smaller motors get really finicky about how much air they can suck in. don't trust the gauge. They don't always work. 10 years of owning a land rover 90 I learned plenty of diesel engines. mostly the hard way.
That was some big pieces of junk in the fuel strainer, probably form being fuelled from Jerry cans or not cleaning around the filler neck. I also had that on my skid steer a few years ago, had the diesel microbial growth too. I replaced all the hoses from the tank and on the pressure side of the fuel strainer, new filter, took out the fuel gauge float from the tank and cleaned it, one thing I did that wasn’t factory was to install a inline fuel filter on the end of pickup tube, haven’t had any junk since in the strainer. I also flushed out the fuel tank with diesel fuel. I now use anti microbial additive to the fuel. That looks like a nice machine, hope it runs well for you.
Good video. I did all the service maintenance on my 2006 New Holland hydrostat 4x4 tractor Friday (1297 hours) with the grandsons help, cost a few pennies, lol, but well worth it. Purchased it New in 2006 and with regular maintenance they last a long time. Looking forward to the rest of the videos. ✌🏻
Eric a bit of information if i may . (I am a HD equipment/AG mechanic) The most over looked service point is the Final Drive fluid. Change it and change it regularly it is cheap insurance .Most do not service this ,it is very important.Hope this helps good luck with the new piece of equipment.
That is one handy toy, errr, tool.... A much better option than a backhoe. Not to put down a backhoe cause I've got one of those and work it regularly but a mini Ex can do alot more work easier... Put a thumb on it (if it doesn't have one) and it's the strong hard working ranch hand you've never had, LOL.. Make it a hydraulic actuated thumb and you won't leave the seat, LOL. Invest in a battery operated grease gun (if you don't already have one) cause these things love the grease. Carry On, enjoyed this episode... 👍
I rented a Yanmar version of that last weekend. I’ve run other equipment at times, but never a mini excavator. Being a guy, I never read the little notes with pics on the ceiling and never wore my seatbelt. Had the arm fully extended and perpendicular to the tracks, picking up a load of gravel with a 36” bucket. Got the bucket a few feet off the ground when it tilted and landed back on the bucket. Shot me out of my seat and launched my head into one of the metal cross members…….after I got done wondering how I have made it this far in life, I read those warning messages on the ceiling that talked about not doing what I had just done, put on my seatbelt and never had another mishap……go figger!!!! Hope your experience is better than mine.
Hey man iv watched hundreds of hours of ur videos so when I saw u working g on a 35d which is up my alley I was glad but if servicing a mini excavator i cant believe u forgot grease, cabin filters, and very important changing oil in final drives!!!!!!!
Great video. I have this excavator, bought used 1900hrs. My large JdD tractor (5045) is similar to yours as well. Never have had algae or water in diesel because I use Howe's fuel treatment. (not a sponsor) I use mothballs in small plastic containers in the engine compartments of all my equipment. Mice hate the odor. If excavating in one position, place the blade at the rear of the machine, less wear and tear on your back. These machines are made for Deere by Hitachi, make sure you use Hitachi 46n hydraulic fluid. Kind Regards. Craig
As always another great video, doesn’t look like that guy did anything to that machine anybody could clean oil filter and put numbers on it Never trust. No one when you’re buying used stuff.
work on these for a living, at 2k hours definitely change the hyd oil filter, and the pilot filter, but dont bother cleaning the hyd oil screen unless youre having power issues. pulling it out can let all sorts of gunk past and if it isnt having issues, it just isnt worth it! pilot filter and hyd oil filter and a hyd oil change should be plenty. and make sure the arm is in service position or your levels will be off when you refill, arm out boom extended, bucket curled in all the way and resting on the ground. good luck, fun little machines but those yanmar engines dont have the best QC lol
i used to run one like that there is a valve body with a lever you can make the controls work like a backhoe or a trackhoe i grew up on a backhoe easyer to control you will look like a pro quicker in backhoe mode
This is the site I use to look up my parts using the serial number on the machine: www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/parts/
Thanks ! I like how he's like I used only John Deere stuff, one thing I can't stand is liars.
@@tbas1972 Oh it gets better when I change the hydraulic fluid lol. The filter I pulled out said 2012. He claimed he just did that too haha
@@TheRealEricO Ah jeez, the way he talked, I bet he could sell a ketchup popsicle to a lady in white gloves lol
@@tbas1972 nah, you can't bullshit a bullshitter haha 😂 I smelled it a mile away.
@@TheRealEricO Lol that's great, did you bite your tongue on it or call him out ?
Ah yes, I have fond memories of Grandma Davis riding her excavator into town on Sundays. She'd always bring back donuts and the lovely smell of diesel.
🤣
when they lose their license and cant drive the car to the bar, granny has been known to hop into the excavator for happy hour.
Yeah, that must be why it looks like it has on-road diesel fuel in it.
Was she mining brimstone after services?
Comin' back with diesel donuts nested in her excavator bucket...she was...
You should definitely consider changing the hydraulic fluid and hydraulic fluid filters, fluid breakdown and contamination are one of the most common issues with equipment.
I completely agree - most particularly given what the previous owner "told" him that was untrue in every regard. As a further note, a quote from an old friend: "Dilution is the solution". With new hydraulic oil in it, to operate everything to it's maximum stroke initially, check for leaks and seeps, let it sit for a day, then drain some out in a clear jar and take a look. Find a bunch of stuff in it, time to do it again. If nothing shows up, replenish what you drained and take off smartly.
Good point on the hydraulic fluid, the ANTI FOAMING agents break down. Also change the hydraulic oil filter, I always prefill the filter.
I’ve got the older brother to this. A 2000 hitachi EX35U. Same thing as a Deere. I’ve pretty much restored the whole machine. Such a useful piece of equipment.
It seems to me from operating Redi-Mix trucks. Once part of the hydraulic system goes it's never the same.
Yes I would definitely do that and do both final drives as well
That machine would be useful around the house. Who wouldn’t want one of these?👍
My wife lol
Slide a lawnmower attachment on there and you're king of the block! Snow removal with the blade, mow the lawn with the lawnmower attachment and dig holes wherever you want! Total win!
My wife would like to have one around. She would use it to keep me in line. She already threatens me with a friend of hers that has a backhoe and knows how to use it.
Eric my boy, tell us a story, sometime about when you were young and you did something when working with your dad or someone that causes you to be so non-invesingatavite today. You destroyed something and your dad boxed your ears. The diesel fuel filter cleaning laid it all out there. I grew up in a gas station tire shop and you always put a smile on an old face. You do good work, keep it up, love you
I REALLY love that you and Ray watch each other!!!!
I, being a trucker's wife, know that there is an additive that will get rid of the algae in the fuel tank. It's very common now-a-days to have algae, I'm told, because of no more hot fuel return to the tanks. Hot return used to keep us from gelling up so quickly in winter, and also killed off the algae.
I swear all this pollution control is more problems than it's worth.
Want to gasp? Check out the price on a new DPF. (Diesel Particulate Filter)
Its from very low levels of sulfur.
@@davidpotter7484 Yeah. That too! The low sulfur diesel gels up much quicker too.
When I rebuilt my wife's Subaru engine, I used all the Subaru parts I could get. It cost a small fortune, but I think it was worth it. One part I did purchase was the oil filter from Subaru thinking it would be a quality filter. I cut it open after I did the initial break-in oil change, and the filter was the same design and quality as a frame oil filter. I use Wix on the car now because they seem to be well made after inspecting them during oil changes. Sometimes you don't always get what you pay for.
Don't quote me, but in a video a few months back, someone mentioned same thing, that either the USA market filters at dealer and or the 'alternate' filters (supply shortage) don't stack up to what comes on the car from factory. Suggested to track down OEM japanese sourced Subaru filter. But hey. Seems like more trouble than picking up a WIX off the shelf, just confirming your findings
I operated a 35 D for several years, put over 5000 hours on it with no issues. Great machine very versatile.
Those small “D” series excavators with yanmar engines are excellent pieces of equipment. In my opinion, the 35 is the most useful size for a property owner, easy to tow, big enough to do some work. Check the rollers, they cowbell pretty frequently. Don’t over tighten the rubber tracks, and keep it greased and it will last a long, long time with few to no headaches.
I felt the need to wipe my face when you splashed diesel fuel on the camera lens when draining the fuel tank.
Sorry about that 😅
I didn't even realize this wasn't the main channel until I started watching the video.
"I'm not a heavy wheel mechanic or a equipment mechanic ..." that's why I'm here. Love your content and your attitude. Just like hanging out with a buddy and a beer.
I put an old piece of window screen over the air intake there on the right of the engine door. Attached it with magnets. I have to wipe that screen off every few hours. Really saves the air filter and junk in the radiator and condenser. Love the show Mr O!!
Always servicing a recent purchase is a good idea for many reasons….smart fella
I rented one about 2 years ago. Actually won a day's use at a fund raiser. They delivered on Friday and picked it up Monday morning. Took this rookie operator 2 days to do half days work. Was free so no big deal. Got my chore done, destroyed nothing, so all was well. They are a very handy.
Holy moly, It's been so long I forgot this channel even existed!
Saw this sitting in your lot during the Silverado fix and was hoping you would be doing a video on it. Thanks, Eric.
"How many lights does this guy need?" ALL of them 😎
Keep an eye on that rubber air cleaner drain. They will get stiff over time, and not close up , even when the engine is running full throttle.We just replaced one on the neighbors 4440 tractor(10,000 hours and never been wrenched on) that has probably been sucking dirty air for years.
Eric used to work on diesel trucks so no real challenge with this. Way more fun to work on when it's your own new toy !
I bought a bobcat 335 mini excavator after I bought 10 acres of land. It was far less expensive for me to own it rather than rent it. I've had my mini for 4 years now and its worth its weight in gold. I was very green at operating it at first, but seat time has helped. I feel that I can operate it fairly smoothly now. Once you get comfortable with it, seat time will get you better at it. Nice purchase, Eric! Lots of luck with it!!
I love watching you work on other stuff. I'll probably never have to maintain Grandma's excavator but now I know how.
You can never belive when a previous owner says all maintenance was done unless there is paper proof and tons of receipts I always do the maintenance right after I buy equipment or vehicles I agree with you 💯 Eric O @After Hours With Eric O.
I've bought several used pieces of equipment in my life, and every time I do exactly the same thing, replace all the fluids, filters, belts and hoses. Doesn't matter if they claim GrandaMa drove it to church or not. Good luck with it, I'm sure you already have several new tasks on your honey do list. 🤣
Hi Eric, the black sludge is probably diesel bug. It can really clog and ruin your system. It lives in the diesel water interface and the black is its excrement. You have to treat your fuel to kill it. Very common on plant and boats.
I was just thinking of the dreaded black death of diesel
biobor is your friend
Diesel death sludge
Just dont throw Bio Diesel in it and she be okay I know Hire company if put Bio diesel in their machines they charge you to have new filters and refill the diesel tank Proper diesel 😮
I was just about to post this as I remember being shown phots of it in college,
Never come across it in the field do you actually know the cause or anymore information about it?
I'd be interested to learn more!
Nice buy Eric, even has a installed Thumb .🤟 im a dealer TECH that Yanmar will go forever. Keep up with your maintenance 2000 hours. Hydraulics and a valve adjustment are due.
Eric, the specs on that seem perfect for a gentleman farmer with some land. 👍
PS: More after hours please. You do great videos.
Yes, I agree!
Put a Gps alarm tracker on it fur sure!!! Seen stolen ones Florida used on construction sites knew they were by mix match yellow paint no JD emblems!!! Dot was called
That's going to make changing Cadillac engines easier 🙂 Stay safe out there.
I worked for a JD dealer 30 years, just retired , great little machine
Another fine video. It looked like the guy had the hours and date of service on the oil filter. Probably wasn't fibben. Have fun and go out and dig a nice deep deep hole. Threaten the kiddo's and they will never talk back. Enjoy!!!!!!!
Make sure you establish where all your zerk fittings are & grease them more often than one might think. Idk if you have an electric grease gun but they're a nice upgrade. Also change your cabin filters if you have a/c etc. Congrats on your 'boat' purchase. 😀
Eric, just seen this very cool video you made on the 2012 John Deere 35D. Great to see you branching out, or maybe I should have said digging out. lol Very nice looking unit, she cleaned up great. Can't wait to see her working at your home base.
Somehow after dinner, I treat myself to a DIY excavator video that will never perform. Heck you could work on a lawnmower and it would be entertaining. As always great vid Mr. O!!
At least you don't need to worry about where to put the flashlights, it's all metal lol, I always go through anything that I buy used, just as you were saying and these machines are fun to learn, working on and using them, have fun, my guy.
Always enjoy the after hours / outdoor content.
Might change the hydraulic fluid and check the filters too if you get a chance.
I came here to watch a video about professional operation and maintenance on a John Deere 35D and all I got was this crappy video on how to mess up an oil change....
Just kidding, I love your videos and I love how you just jump in and take control. This is how I approach everything in my life. If it's broke, tear it down and find out why. It mechanical for gods sake, how hard can it be. Just fix it.
Love your vids, keep em coming and for the love of sheeba, can we have more appearances of mister brake clean can?
Ur the best mechanic for this if u do cars and trucks u can fix anything
I really do appreciate your candor when introducing an endeavor that is unfamiliar... and as always appreciate the thoughtful approach with whatever you do.
Final drive gear oil would be an important thing to check. They don’t hold a lot of oil but are expensive to repair if they fail
Might want to put some biocide in the diesel. No doubt there are plenty of options so you can pick your poison. My personal preference is FPPF KillEm Biocide... mainly because of the violent nature of the name!
Enjoyed the content, thanks for posting.
eric that's a nice little excavator be nice to it and it will last well past 5000 hours, grease ALL fittings every 40-50 hours and boom dipstick and bucket daily, bucket twice a day for best life, I have been an operator for 45 years
Well, I've watched an awful lot of C&C Equipment and their deep love affair with John Deere - I've been a Kubota man over here in the U.K. for minis, I've had a few and even though now retired I still have a KX36a which I've driven into the ground (literally) which I bought new in 2002 (now up on blocks for a refit) also have a 2007 008 very mini with only 300 hours on it - still stiff to drive. Your purchase looks an excellent buy - folk who bother to write the hours on the filters have usually done the work - the coachwork on yours looks near pristine! Mine suffered badly from being regularly bushwacked when landscape clearing which could've done with a bigger machine but then there's the transport issue.
I'll enjoy watching the rest of your videos on this!
Andrew Camarata, Jesse Muller and now Eric O. - the PRNY excavator crew 💪
I was going to tell ya that there should be an inner air filter for that machine, then you figured it out on your own, good job bud!
Best thing for you diesel treatment is add Powerservice additive cleaner,but you have to make sure the water is gone first! I service all of our Pisten Bully groomers with it.They are fine now,not to mention the regular Power Service additive has slick diesel in it!
I'm the same when it comes to buying something used. I like to sleep at night. The machine looks pretty clean overall. Have fun with it!
I don't know what it is, but I just love excessive use of brake clean! Thanks Eric. 😊
I am soooo jealous on the excavator acquisition!!!!😢
It's a clean machine. I hope you have many happy hours with it. I'll check out the second video later.
Little helpful hit. If you plan on keeping the equipment for years to come. Keep any and all extra parts you might buy. Seeing how things are going in the world it will benefit you in the long run to keep stuff on the shelf.
The slightly stubborn oil filter reminds me... When my mother passed away some years ago my sister and I was confused to why there wasso many oil filter tools in our father's toolbox. Thing is that while he was an engineer on jet engines he didn't touch the maintenance on his own cars - that should be done by people trained by the manufacturer and have access to the factory information - he thought mechanics at dealers worked to his aircraft level of procedures... (Once when I took his car to service he wanted them to clean the engine bay, they refused since it was to clean!)
Anyway, we couldn't understand why he had more or less every style of filter loosener.
Then it hit us, mom had problem with lids on jars due to pain in her hands, the tools were likely bought in attempts to find something that helped her with those. Sadly since they all where in the basement none likely worked good enough (or she refused preferring to ask for help).
Oh man…now you’ve gone and done it, I want a mini excavator…. Perfect for my house in suburbia. Neighbors should be ok with it.
Pretty serviceable by any general owner. Love hearing about the owners story. Claimed all JD parts, well proof in the pudding. Love to see a video on your first project.
Congratulations on that JD mini ex.This serviceable parts on this is a lot like my old 4300 JD tractor. I serviced it every year but the only time that inner breather filter got changed was every 5 yrs, and it looked like new then but I changed it anyway. Hope it serves you well.
I have always did the same as soon as i bought an old truck or car over the years, clean the oil and gunk off the engine and underneath ,change all the fluids, check and or change the hoses and belts and usually also installed new shocks all the way around
I always like when someone gets something new to them. 🇺🇸 It’s time for maintenance having a manufacturer manual and knowing how to read it is priceless⚠️
Funny note TH-cam commercial in the middle of it he video was for bourbon whiskey how fitting Mr.’O’ 😊
New area for SMA garage I enjoyed watching the video. Can't wait for the next one
Awesome thanks Eric
If it’s mechanical we can fix it.
Looking forward to you operating it.
This is a nice change from the vehicles!! Man, I would remove the bonnet striker!!! Its only 2 bolts!!!
So I know from being an aviation enthusiast that JetA fuel can grow algae in the tanks and has to be treated because of the water that gets in it. So I imagine Diesel can do the same. Cool switch, like the new toy segment 👍🏻.
Yeah I guess it's caused by bacteria in the fuel 🤷♂️
Our diesel tank at our farm did this to us. It took us a bit to figure out what we were dealing with and we have treated it.
I've heard that the low sulfur amounts in modern diesel fuel don't help the algae problem either
@@InsanePacoTaco True that! Also big diesels do not have a hot return anymore.
@@TheRealEricO Powerservice cleaner additive!
K&N, Amsoil cult and you wonder way some of us SO enjoy your channel you never disappoint.
Excited to watch the series!
Well I learned something about my John Deere Tractor that I'd forgotten all about. And that was the floaty bit in the water seperator floated on water if present. The 35D and my JD 3120 tractor both have 29hp Yanmars so watching your maintenance was very familiar to me.
I had a 2007 35D and it was a great little machine. It was like new when I bought it and knew the owner. Put 3000 hrs on it and performed all the service over the years. Replaced the tracks in 2018. Traded it in for a larger machine (Yanmar VIO-55-4) in 2020. The pricing for John Deere equipment had become insane. The only minor issue I had was a few hydraulic lines that chafed at the pivot point between main boom and dipperstick, but that is not uncommon.
Well Mr. O you did a great job on that little machine.. Better than most heavy equipment mechanics in my opinion.. Just got to make sure or she'll squeak and grown when using.. Other than that check hydraulic and happy digging.. LOL!!
Have a good one Buddy!!ou hit all the grease points too.
Make sure to hit the grease points.. LOL.. Fat fingers..
Thank you Eric. Enjoy all of your videos
Sunday bonus video! Looking forward to a excavation video now.
Nice Eric, thanks sharing with us, really enjoyed.
I think the most important tool to have is the repair manuals and I always buy one for every vehicle I buy. Even the new vehicles.
This is great - I can tell you're excited about a new toy. Enjoy!
Get a little glass jelly type jar, (DO NOT get a plastic one, don't ask, just don't) Wrap it in tape (in case you drop it) It makes a nice catch for your fuel filter when you drain it. That crap in the filter happens when it sits for a while. it IS a form of algae. There are bacteria that can form in old diesel. Some diesel treatment might help it can clean out the injectors which will invariably clog with that junk, I use the Amsoil diesel treatment, but they are all pretty good. Oh yea, watch the gasket on the fuel filter drain. They can crack and will leak like a mother. Get a bunch of extras and have them handy. Same for the fuel filter. Have a spare handy. Baldwin filters tend to be a bit smaller than their OEM counterparts. They used to be good filters, but lately I'm having my doubts about them.
Always keep a spare air filter handy, too. I don't know about the Deere diesels, but some smaller motors get really finicky about how much air they can suck in. don't trust the gauge. They don't always work.
10 years of owning a land rover 90 I learned plenty of diesel engines. mostly the hard way.
Hey Eric,,, Baldwin Filters Are Made In my home town,,,, Kearney Nebraska ! ! ! Great Filters,,,,, Better than A Fram
That was some big pieces of junk in the fuel strainer, probably form being fuelled from Jerry cans or not cleaning around the filler neck. I also had that on my skid steer a few years ago, had the diesel microbial growth too. I replaced all the hoses from the tank and on the pressure side of the fuel strainer, new filter, took out the fuel gauge float from the tank and cleaned it, one thing I did that wasn’t factory was to install a inline fuel filter on the end of pickup tube, haven’t had any junk since in the strainer. I also flushed out the fuel tank with diesel fuel. I now use anti microbial additive to the fuel. That looks like a nice machine, hope it runs well for you.
Thank you I was hoping we were going to get to see a video on it.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Good video. I did all the service maintenance on my 2006 New Holland hydrostat 4x4 tractor Friday (1297 hours) with the grandsons help, cost a few pennies, lol, but well worth it. Purchased it New in 2006 and with regular maintenance they last a long time. Looking forward to the rest of the videos. ✌🏻
Eric a bit of information if i may . (I am a HD equipment/AG mechanic) The most over looked service point is the Final Drive fluid. Change it and change it regularly it is cheap insurance .Most do not service this ,it is very important.Hope this helps good luck with the new piece of equipment.
Quite and very sweet sounding on startup, seems like you didn’t buy a ‘pig in a poke’ after all Eric, 👍👍
That is one handy toy, errr, tool.... A much better option than a backhoe. Not to put down a backhoe cause I've got one of those and work it regularly but a mini Ex can do alot more work easier... Put a thumb on it (if it doesn't have one) and it's the strong hard working ranch hand you've never had, LOL.. Make it a hydraulic actuated thumb and you won't leave the seat, LOL. Invest in a battery operated grease gun (if you don't already have one) cause these things love the grease.
Carry On, enjoyed this episode... 👍
I did the same when I bought my second hand Takeuchi, also changed the hydraulic oil and filters. Don't forget to change the final drive oil Eric.
Enjoyed watching this one Eric. Hopefully, you'll get lots of good hours on this!
...still bustin' on Matt!!!!! 😂Love it Eric.
South Main Excavating. Kinda has a nice ring to it.
What a fun lookin little Tonka Toy. 👍
Superb. Unexpected appearance of Brake Klean a bonus.
I rented a Yanmar version of that last weekend. I’ve run other equipment at times, but never a mini excavator. Being a guy, I never read the little notes with pics on the ceiling and never wore my seatbelt. Had the arm fully extended and perpendicular to the tracks, picking up a load of gravel with a 36” bucket. Got the bucket a few feet off the ground when it tilted and landed back on the bucket. Shot me out of my seat and launched my head into one of the metal cross members…….after I got done wondering how I have made it this far in life, I read those warning messages on the ceiling that talked about not doing what I had just done, put on my seatbelt and never had another mishap……go figger!!!! Hope your experience is better than mine.
Hey man iv watched hundreds of hours of ur videos so when I saw u working g on a 35d which is up my alley I was glad but if servicing a mini excavator i cant believe u forgot grease, cabin filters, and very important changing oil in final drives!!!!!!!
Great video. I have this excavator, bought used 1900hrs. My large JdD tractor (5045) is similar to yours as well. Never have had algae or water in diesel because I use Howe's fuel treatment. (not a sponsor) I use mothballs in small plastic containers in the engine compartments of all my equipment. Mice hate the odor. If excavating in one position, place the blade at the rear of the machine, less wear and tear on your back. These machines are made for Deere by Hitachi, make sure you use Hitachi 46n hydraulic fluid. Kind Regards. Craig
My 92 GMC Sonoma had a trough under the oil filter to direct the oil when you unscrewed the oil filter to the pan under the truck
I have a similar machine. Very powerful and useful. Perfect size for hobby farms.
i did not even know you had a 2nd channel instant sub
As always another great video, doesn’t look like that guy did anything to that machine anybody could clean oil filter and put numbers on it Never trust. No one when you’re buying used stuff.
Usually the final filter housings have a bleeder on top before starting.
I did the same bonding with my bobcat T300. Then spent a lot of money fixing the worn parts. Still a few more to do this summer.
First impression is damn for 2000 hours that thing looks clean
They gave it the old dime store paint job
Thats awesome! A new toy for the boys to help dad! Lol. Thanks for sharing. Love from AZ❤
work on these for a living, at 2k hours definitely change the hyd oil filter, and the pilot filter, but dont bother cleaning the hyd oil screen unless youre having power issues. pulling it out can let all sorts of gunk past and if it isnt having issues, it just isnt worth it! pilot filter and hyd oil filter and a hyd oil change should be plenty. and make sure the arm is in service position or your levels will be off when you refill, arm out boom extended, bucket curled in all the way and resting on the ground. good luck, fun little machines but those yanmar engines dont have the best QC lol
When you removed the separator cover, it sounded very gritty. Once you cleaned it, it screwed on smoothly.
Mr.O you want upload videos like this 👍
You won't hurt my feelings any.
Holy moly I thought you were done with the channel 😂😂😂😂 haven't posted in months
You must have been in a coma for months.
The guys been posting you must have been under a rock?
@@edwardmyers1746 maybe on the other channel
Eric hasn't posted on the after hours in 6months what are you guys talking about?
@@BrandonBarrett86 nevermind before that it was 6 years.
i used to run one like that there is a valve body with a lever you can make the controls work like a backhoe or a trackhoe i grew up on a backhoe easyer to control you will look like a pro quicker in backhoe mode