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Read articles →Part 2 of a full fluid-change series on the Mahindra eMax 20S HST, this video focuses on the broken HST oil strainer, why it failed (weak material, misleading bolt size), what the replacement cost (~$300 CAD), and how to reinstall it safely. It then walks through filling the HST transmission (13.5 L), front axle (2.5 L), and coolant, with a post-startup leak check. Most useful to eMax 20S owners tackling the same service.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on maintenance experience from their own tractor, with no apparent dealer or brand affiliation.
The strainer's small side holes created a weak point, and it was made of a poor, non-weldable white steel rather than cast iron, which could not be repaired or glued.
The rear transmission takes 13.5 liters, or 3.6 US gallons, of hydraulic oil.
The front axle takes 2.5 liters, or 2.6 US quarts, and care must be taken not to overfill since the axle shifts right when lifted.
Install it just finger tight, then run the tractor and check for leaks, tightening a little more only if needed.
