Check Transmission Oil Level

1. NOTE: To obtain the most accurate transmission oil level readings, check transmission oil dipstick with engine running, transmission in neutral, transmission oil warm and machine parked on level ground.

   Park machine on level ground and engage park brake.

2. Select neutral (N) and run engine at slow idle.

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   1 - Transmission Dipstick

   2 - Fill Tube

   Remove transmission dipstick (1) from fill tube (2). Turn handle counterclockwise to loosen. Wipe oil from dipstick and fill tube.

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4. NOTE: STOP and COLD marks indicate sufficient oil levels for running machine. Check oil level with transmission oil at operating temperature for accurate reading.

   Fully insert transmission dipstick into fill tube. Remove transmission dipstick and read oil level. Repeat.

   • Checking cold, engine not running—Oil level must be at or near STOP mark on dipstick.
   • Checking cold, engine running—Oil level must be between lines of COLD mark.
   • Checking hot, engine running—Oil level must be between lines of HOT mark.
   
   

5. Add or drain transmission oil, as necessary. (See Change Transmission Oil in Maintenance—Every 200 Hours section.)

6. Fully insert transmission dipstick into fill tube. Turn handle clockwise to tighten.