IH 986 Hydraulic Filter Change

This is a straightforward hands-on walkthrough of changing the hydraulic oil filter on an IH 986 (applies to 66 and 06 series models too). It covers removing the bolted filter housing, cleaning the screen, fitting the correct O-ring from a Baldwin filter kit, greasing it, reassembly, and starting the tractor to check for leaks and top off fluid. Useful for owners doing this specific maintenance task themselves.

Posted by the PA Farms channel, an owner working on their own tractor and sharing a real-time maintenance procedure rather than a dealer or reviewer perspective.