I have a ZL1-235 and I can't find a sight window on it for the tranny fluid level but looking through the filler hole I'm pretty sure it needs fluid so I am wondering how full should I fill it? I can see what looks like a drive shaft just below the filler hole so to just below it, half way up it?
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Most sight windows are suppose to be in the middle of the window, but, I am not familiar with a ZL1-235. Hope this helps.
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The filler is on top, fill to coming out the side plug.
The filler is on top, fill to coming out the side plug.
cthomas, I can't find a sight glass on my tractor anywhere so it probably doesn't come with one but if yours has one how high up the side of the tranny is it? 1/2 way, 2/3's? That would give me an idea of how full a tranny should be and I can fill it to around that level.
billrigsby, I kinda looked for a level plug and didn't find one but that seems like a very likely possibility so I will look some more, thanks for the thought!
billrigsby, I kinda looked for a level plug and didn't find one but that seems like a very likely possibility so I will look some more, thanks for the thought!
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The plugs probably look like hex head bolts not square head pipe plugs. You might be able to see a sealing washer under the head of the plug.
on my L185 the level plug is on the left side of the transmission case and near the clutch pedal (when it is not pushed down)
on my L185 the level plug is on the left side of the transmission case and near the clutch pedal (when it is not pushed down)
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Post a picture of the left side of the transmission, there is either a plug there or have you looked for a dipstick?
Common places are right next to the shifter in front of or to the sides of the seat.
Common places are right next to the shifter in front of or to the sides of the seat.
I looked for a dipstick and no joy but there are a couple of bolts on the left side that I am going to have to inspect more closely. I spent the day trying to fix the last hydraulic leak but I will need to get one more hose made and of course it is the longest one on the tractor
I looked again and there are 2 bolts on the LH side that look like they could be level check bolts but..... they are both behind the clutch shaft and really hard to get out without taking off the clutch shaft. I'm going to take off the shaft as soon as I clean up under there with the pressure washer but...... my other rear tire's valve stem is leaking now so I have to get it repaired before I can take the tractor out to clean it! What a freaking rigamarole!
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