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Read articles →An owner-operator walking through a full 300-hour service on his own RK24, covering engine oil and filter, dual fuel filters, front axle gear oil (both hubs plus the center tube), hydraulic fluid, air filter inspection, tire pressure, and greasing. He shows exact locations and fastener sizes, notes a dangerously loose oil filter he found, and explains the awkward hydraulic sight glass. Best for RK24 owners tackling this service themselves for the first time.
An owner-operator named Tim sharing hands-on maintenance experience from his own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
It is on the bottom on the passenger side of the vehicle, and it takes a 17 mm socket to remove.
About three gallons, which the owner refilled with five gallons on hand to top it off completely.
Yes, there is a drain plug in the center of the main axle tube that should be pulled to get all the old fluid out.
There is a sight window in an awkward spot, hard to see with the backhoe on, viewable through one small window where you check if the level is on the red ball.
