Case 1840 hydraulic filter light on with cold start.

[stefuel]

My Case never fails to start in the cold. I usually park it inside if expecting a snowstorm. Left it outside last night cause all the cars were parked inside. The beastie started right up as expected even though it was only 18 degrees out. I've never seen the hydraulic filter light come on, ever. After running a couple of minutes, it went off. Guessing just cold thick oil. The filter was changed when I bought it a couple of years ago but only has about 40-60 hours on it.

 

[HarleyHappy]

I will give you a Harley Davidson response, though more often than not true. They all do that.
Lol.
The only machine that I have that doesn’t do that, is my Kubota.
Even my skid, that sometimes gets started in a cold garage but not freezing, will give me that light for a little bit, until the hydraulics warm up.
I did notice, that on my Case, a better filter will help this, a little bit.

 

[DDoug]

Start it, and let it idle to warm up for 10 minutes or so.

 

[stefuel]

That's what I suspected. The light did go off shortly after it started so I plowed the driveway as usual other than traction. Was a sheet of ice under 4 inches of powder.

 

[MG84]

My 1845C does the same thing and it is normal. You are supposed to let it run just slightly above idle for 10mins on startup at temps below 32*, then operate at part throttle until hydraulics are warmed up enough to operate normally. As for traction, invest in a full set of tire chains, they are well worth the money and make a huge difference. I have a set for mine, they go on at the first real snow and generally stay on all winter. Just make sure you have the correct offset wheels so there is enough clearance between the chains and the body.

 

[HarleyHappy]

I just got done studding my skid steer tires, thing is a beast on ice now.
Cool thing is, not really tearing any asphalt up yet.

 

[stefuel]

I've been thinking about studs but I have a brand new driveway and if I chew it up, I'll have to learn to sleep with one eye open

 

[HarleyHappy]

My driveway is only 5 years old and it’s due to be sealed next year.
Studs seem to be barely scratching sealer, so going to try this for a while.
Really helps on ice and as long as I’m not doing doughnuts on dry pavement, should be fine.
If I notice it tearing up asphalt, out they come.

 

[Simon C]

I have on my skid steer also but not quite as long. That thing will definitely push snow.
Simon C

 

[stefuel]

looks like 1/4 inch drive self tapping/Jiffy/zip screws. If I do it, that's what I will use as I have a bunch of them. Odd that the screws in the center are showing so little wear.

 

[HarleyHappy]

I had the Kold Kutter screws in the center and I found a bag of 1/4” HH license plate Stainless Steel screws in the back of the shop.
Decided to try those in the center, they are only 3/4” long.
They are not as grippy as the Kutters and am hoping the SS screws sit more proud, to maybe not dig in as bad.
Will see, as we got 3 1/2” last night and have block heater turned on now, waiting on hot water.
It’s Xmas eve, we have guests coming.
Lol

 

[HarleyHappy]

I would not use self tapping zip screws, you want them to screw into the rubber.
Self tapping screws do not work well on wood or rubber.

 

[stefuel]

I agree that the drill point self tapping screws suck for anything but sheet metal, but the original "Jiffy Screws" non drill point work great for wood and assume rubber.

 

[stefuel]

I'ts snowing here right now but not collecting.

 

[HarleyHappy]

Will definitely help push snow.

 

[stefuel]

If I'm going in a straight line it seems fine. As soon as I try to push and turn is where it really struggle.
Not a problem now but when my new garage is finished, it's getting a epoxy floor. I won't be able to go over that with studs. I suppose strips of plywood if I needed to pull it in for anything.

 

[stefuel]

OK, so we along with just about everyone else this side of the Mississippi had a nasty snow storm.
Almost 2 feet. Traction quickly became a issue. I decided to try the screw trick. I used what I had. These were 1/4 inch drive 3/4 inch long screws (the non drill point ones). I only put a row all the way around the middle at every available nub. At first I had massive traction. First really heavy pile in front of me put to much strain on the little screws and it spit them all out. Next try will be two rows of longer screws on both the inner and outer edge of the tires. There's a lot of meat on the edge if these tires. I think I could easily put 1-1/4 inch long screws without a problem.
The next problem I had was when I ran out of room to push the snow, I took the plow off and put my bucket back on to pick up and relocate the piles. Wasn't long before the snow started sticking to the bucket. It's in the garage for the night melting. Tomorrow I'll dry the bucket off and spray it with Pam and see how that works.

 

[Simon C]

I have real studs that I purchased from Deere, they are Valspar studs and the tread on them is very wide and made for holding them in the rubber. I have spun out many a time with huge loads and not been able to pull even one out.
Simon C

 

[HarleyHappy]

While very little experience in studding skid steer tires, my experience is in picking sleds and dirt bikes for ice racing.
You can’t stud just a little bit, that causes grip and slip.
Thats what rips out studs.
Valspar are the best but they cost 3 times as much.
I have had to replace about 20 of the license plate screws from probably on roots in the woods for my deer yard.
Haven't found any yet in the driveway but if they are there, I’m sure my wife’s car will find them
You have to pretty much stud all the tires, so they have constant traction.
The Kold Kutter studs have a cut underside, that they claims hold them in, not sure it’s true but haven’t lost one yet.
I was able to plow 24” of snow, all through my woods and now the dog and deer have a place to play and eat.
Gives the deer a fighting chance against the coyotes, that and my aim.
Usually have to cut trails through the woods, with the sleds but this year we are riding in style, with the SxS and heated seats.
Need to put a heated steering wheel in the SxS and a heated seat in the skid steer.

 

[HarleyHappy]

I use dry lube in my buckets and on my plows.
Little expensive but works better, that or spray silicone.
I always wax them if they have any paint on them, in the fall.