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Read articles →A first-time 50-hour service walkthrough on a TYM 2400 by an owner doing it himself, covering front axle gear lube drain and refill, fuel filter replacement and bleeding procedure, engine oil and filter change, hydraulic fluid change, and loader frame bolt torque check. He shares specific tips, 17mm sockets throughout, double-gasketing risk, anti-seize on hubs, and closes with a realistic 3-4 hour time estimate. Best for TYM or Branson 2400 owners tackling their first scheduled service.
A homesteading owner-operator channel, so expect candid first-timer impressions rather than professional mechanical instruction.
Turn the petcock to shut off fuel, replace the filter, then turn fuel back on and turn the key on to push fuel and air out through the loosened screws, then tighten.
A 17mm socket works for the front axle drain plugs, the oil drain plug, and the hub assembly bolts throughout the service.
The owner says to give yourself 3 to 4 hours and had no problems finishing in that amount of time.
Yes, the owner found loader frame bolts were nearly finger tight and recommends torquing them down while everything is already off.
