Check Transmission-Hydraulic Reservoir/Axle Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Poor shift quality or transmission damage may occur if incorrect oil is used. See Transmission-Axle and Hydraulic Oil in Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant section of this Operator’s Manual.

Do not operate tractor if oil level is at or below “MIN COLD” mark (C) in sight gauge with engine off.

If topping off oil in hydraulic reservoir, use sight gauge marks to estimate volume and add to transmission fill tube.

RXA0141848
RXA0141848-UN-02JUN14

Transmission/Hydraulic/Axle Oil Sight Gauge

A - Hydraulic Reservoir Cap

B - FULL COLD Mark

C - MIN COLD Mark

D - High Volume Takeout Oil Mark

Hydraulic oil reservoir does not hold all system hydraulic oil capacity. Transmission and front and rear axles also hold additional system oil. If possible, check oil level prior to first start of day. Ambient temperature should be 7° C. (45° F) or above.

For implements and applications requiring high volumes of oil transfer (for example - large air seeders or pulling 3 scrapers), hydraulic reservoir can be filled up to High Volume Takeout Oil Mark (D). 58.5 L (15.4 gal) above MIN COLD (C).

  1. Check tractor and implement for leaks before daily start-up.

  2. Park tractor on level ground with implement fully lowered.

  3. Place transmission shift lever in PARK.

  4. Start engine and leave engine speed set at 1200 rpm for 5 minutes.

  5. Transmission lever should remain in PARK.

  6. Shut engine OFF and wait 5 minutes for oil level to stabilize.

  7. Check hydraulic reservoir oil level using sight gauge located on right-hand side gudgeon area.

    NOTE: As tractor and hydraulic system get hot, oil level will rise in reservoir.

    Oil level in reservoir fluctuates depending upon volume of oil exchanged with an attached implement. If low oil level results in pressure drop, a STOP engine light comes on.

  8. If reservoir oil level is between FULL COLD (B) and MIN COLD (C) marks, tractor can be used for normal operation. Volume difference between “MIN COLD” and “FULL COLD” marks is about 11.4 L (3 gal).

  9. If reservoir oil level is below “MIN COLD” mark, add oil to hydraulic oil reservoir. See Change Transmission-Hydraulic Reservoir-Axle Oil in 1500 Hour Service Section.

    If oil is required, remove hydraulic oil reservoir cap (A) and add oil. Replace reservoir cap.

RD47322,0000633-19-20160907