transmission fluid window

blank102

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I noticed the fluid level was clear in the transmission fluid window. According to the manual it should be about halfway up the window. I added about a quart of fluid and still nothing is showing. Could it really be that low?
My tractor had 13 hours on it when I bought it. It now has 18 hours.:confused:
 

DocGP

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Could it be that low? Sure could. Lots of reasons. But, I wouldn't panic. Try parking it at various angles with a back tire on a small rise and such, see if you can see the fluid line at least. Maybe front end in a ditch.

Wouldn't be the first tech to forget to fill something up if it happened.

Doc
 

mickeyd

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Welcome to the forum from Alabama. A couple of things, 1) While the tractor is running, can you see oil in the window? 2) If it is not pure white like a sheet of paper, it is probably too full and all you are seeing is the fluid in the window.
 

North Idaho Wolfman

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Yea with that many hours it would be really hard to see, lift the side with the window (drive it up on a block of wood or something) and you'll probably see a bubble or line come in sight.;)
 
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Woody Martin

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I have a L3200 also. I thought the same thing as you. If the glass is white as snow, add fluid. If you have a front end loader, try raising it all the way up to help with seeing a line. Your fluid right now is so clear that it will fool you.