Checking Transmission Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Hot hydraulic oil expands and shows incorrect oil level. Check oil level:

  • When oil is cold.
  • With engine not running.
  • Attachment must be in the lowered operating position when checking transmission oil level.

  1. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

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    Thoroughly clean area around reservoir fill cap/dipstick (A).


  3. Remove fill cap/dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.

  4. NOTE: DO NOT tighten dipstick. Allow threads to rest on top of transmission housing.

    Install fill cap/dipstick.

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    Remove fill cap/dipstick. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level must be between levels (B) and (C) on the dipstick.

    • If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than level (B) on the dipstick.
    • If oil is above level (B) on the dipstick, drain to proper level.


  6. Install fill cap/dipstick.

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