snowbelter 0 #1 Posted December 30, 2009 Hi, First time post. I live in Oswego County, Central NY's snowbelt country. Since 2002, I have moved mountains of snow with my 520H equipped with plow, WH single stage, Bercomac 2 stage, WH 2 stage (#1), Berco threw snow further, but could not keep a belt on it. My question is , though I love my 520, the hydraulics are dreadfully slow to warm in the winter. Sometimes, it takes up to 15 minutes to move, depending on the temp. Oil and filter change help a little, but not for long. Any advice on oil weights, or filter specs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! I would upload a picture, but this website will not allow a picture the size of the one my camera takes. Any advise on how to fix that problem would be good too! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #2 Posted December 30, 2009 Hi and The Eaton trans sure does take a long time to warm up, and I really don't have much of a suggestion for that except maybe heated garage? My 416 is really slow in the winter too until it warms up, then it's fine. For pictures, check this area of the forum: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showforum=83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #3 Posted December 30, 2009 Napa sells a magnetic block heater. I just put it on the bottom of the rear diff on my Electro 12, plug it in and I'm good to go no matter how cold it is. Works for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #4 Posted December 30, 2009 :thumbs: the block heater sounds like the answer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowbelter 0 #5 Posted December 31, 2009 thanks for the advise the block heater sounds like the ticket. hopfully soon i will have a photo posted of "THE BELTER"it has ,dare i say , a steel johndeer cab that i found crushed and forgotten ,it now sports the correct colors of a true work horse.I dont know how i servived so many winters without it . thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #8 Posted January 1, 2010 Hello and Might be able to use a heat lamp on it for awhile before you want to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockbuilt 7 #9 Posted January 1, 2010 the magnetic heaters are sold at most tractor supply stores my father has one he uses on the power steering box of his mitsubichi it works great as long as you remember to plug it in :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #10 Posted January 1, 2010 hello and Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #11 Posted January 1, 2010 Any advise on how to fix that problem would be good too! Thanks! Like Nylon said check that post. You can also change the camera settings to take smaller pictures as well. Check your owners manual on how to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
