L245 Trans level check

[Mudball]

L245F
Am I suppose to remove the transmission fluid "level" plug when the tractor is running or stopped ?
I make sure that the three point lift arms are down every time but Ive tried the fluid level check both ways, running and stopped but get different results.
Whats the correct procedure because I couldnt find it in the operators manual, and also cold or hot ?

 

[Daren Todd]

Pull the plug when the engine is shut off and level. When hot, the level will be higher then cool do to expansion. Check cold, since the oil will be that way when servicing the unit.

 

[85Hokie]

Ditto to what Daren said ......cold and level!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

and three point up.

 

[Mudball]

Pull the plug when the engine is shut off and level. When hot, the level will be higher then cool do to expansion. Check cold, since the oil will be that way when servicing the unit.

Ditto to what Daren said ......cold and level!

and three point up.

Thanks for all the great help.
Just what I needed to know.

 

[007kubotaguy]

Hello
Always check transmission oil with three point down. If you have a loader lower it also.
Good Luck Lance