I have a Zetor 6045, and am in Wales, UK.
For what reason does the power steering oil reservoir hold so much oil? The User Handbook says to use 4.4 litres. The power steering hydraulic cylinder doesn't hold even one litre, and anyway it is always full. Modern cars have much smaller reservoirs. (Less than one litre at a guess)
To save money, and be environmentally friendly when I dispose of the old oil, what is the minimum oil level I could use?
Secondly, does anyone make a drain plug with a built-in tap? I have just emptied the reservoir, by CAREFULLY undoing the drain plug, and consequently spilling oil all over the chassis and my barn floor. I spent more time cleaning up the mess than changing the supply hose. (The purpose of the exercise.) (Cost of replacement hose - next to nothing. Cost of replacement oil - 18.)
For what reason does the power steering oil reservoir hold so much oil? The User Handbook says to use 4.4 litres. The power steering hydraulic cylinder doesn't hold even one litre, and anyway it is always full. Modern cars have much smaller reservoirs. (Less than one litre at a guess)
To save money, and be environmentally friendly when I dispose of the old oil, what is the minimum oil level I could use?
Secondly, does anyone make a drain plug with a built-in tap? I have just emptied the reservoir, by CAREFULLY undoing the drain plug, and consequently spilling oil all over the chassis and my barn floor. I spent more time cleaning up the mess than changing the supply hose. (The purpose of the exercise.) (Cost of replacement hose - next to nothing. Cost of replacement oil - 18.)