When should you check Hydraulic fluid level?

[JeepinMaxx]

Welcome to OTT Gord! I think you figured out the hydraulic oil consumption with adding those cylinders and lines! Unfortunately I can't help you with a suggestion on coolant being low...

 

[GP Outdoors]

Unless I missed it, how much fluid did you end up adding after having added all those hoses?

Gord, your channel and this community have been the two greatest sources of knowledge and learning for all things tractor to me. Thanks for providing such an awesome channel, and just being an all around great person.

Morning B737. I would estimate about 3/4 of a litre, maybe a little less. ( less than a pint). Thanks for the kind comments - I am happy it helps. Have a great week out there!

 

[je1279]

GP I was thinking about the loss of coolant that you mentioned. Its possible that when they installed your block heater that there was an air pocket trapped lower in the cooling system somewhere and it finally "burped" resulting in the lower level. If it doesn't continue to decrease, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[doublebass73]

Good to see you posting here Gord, I'm pretty new here myself, got my first Kubota last fall but have been watching your channel for quite some time, I'm Dave M over there.

 

[BAP]

GP Outdoor, when you get different opinions on maintenance from different people, read your owners manual. The owners manual will usually tell you how to do maintenance and what to use.

 

[FixedOn66]

Hello, I am new to the forums and my current situation is very similar to this topic, so I hope it’s OK to piggyback.

I just finished my 50 hour maintenance on my LX 2610 SU. I’m dealing with the transmission fluid levels. After changing both the hydraulic and transmission filters, I emptied the filters into the pan and measured out a total of 48 ounces of fluid lost in the process.

After Going to get extra fluid, I’ve put in a total of 64 ounces of fluid and still get no reading on the dipstick.

Is it normal to have lost 16 or more ounces of fluid and 65 hours? Yes, I’m a little late!

What is the range on the dipstick? If I finally reach the bottom marker am I still a quart low?

Has anyone seen fluids be low from the factory?

I’m starting to wish I’d paid to have this done, but it shouldn’t be this hard.

Thanks for any advice.

Randy

 

[armylifer]

Welcome to OTT! It is unfortunately not unusual to get a brand new tractor with low fluid levels. Unless you are seeing obvious leaks and fluid on the floor of your parking place, you should have nothing to worry about. Just check your fluid levels when the tractor is cold in the morning and again when the tractor is hot. You will see a big difference on the dip stick. When hot, the fluid levels will be much higher than when cold.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Hello, I am new to the forums and my current situation is very similar to this topic, so I hope it’s OK to piggyback.

I just finished my 50 hour maintenance on my LX 2610 SU. I’m dealing with the transmission fluid levels. After changing both the hydraulic and transmission filters, I emptied the filters into the pan and measured out a total of 48 ounces of fluid lost in the process.

After Going to get extra fluid, I’ve put in a total of 64 ounces of fluid and still get no reading on the dipstick.

Is it normal to have lost 16 or more ounces of fluid and 65 hours? Yes, I’m a little late!

What is the range on the dipstick? If I finally reach the bottom marker am I still a quart low?

Has anyone seen fluids be low from the factory?

I’m starting to wish I’d paid to have this done, but it shouldn’t be this hard.

Thanks for any advice.

Randy

The media in the filters can probably hold around 20 Oz. You won't be able to measure that since it's essentially trapped and will not drain.

 

[je1279]

Hello, I am new to the forums and my current situation is very similar to this topic, so I hope it’s OK to piggyback.

I just finished my 50 hour maintenance on my LX 2610 SU. I’m dealing with the transmission fluid levels. After changing both the hydraulic and transmission filters, I emptied the filters into the pan and measured out a total of 48 ounces of fluid lost in the process.

After Going to get extra fluid, I’ve put in a total of 64 ounces of fluid and still get no reading on the dipstick.

Is it normal to have lost 16 or more ounces of fluid and 65 hours? Yes, I’m a little late!

What is the range on the dipstick? If I finally reach the bottom marker am I still a quart low?

Has anyone seen fluids be low from the factory?

I’m starting to wish I’d paid to have this done, but it shouldn’t be this hard.

Thanks for any advice.

Randy

As suggested above, just add fluid with the tractor off and cold until you get within the hash marks section of the dipstick (I add a little at a time using a solo cup). If you don't see any leaks in the coming days, just check the level on occasion when the tractor is in the same state and top off as needed. Another useful tip is to clean off the bottom end of the dipstick and color in the hash mark section with an industrial black sharpie. This makes it much easier to see the fluid level.

 

[lynnmor]

Be sure that you are reading the dipstick correctly, clean oil is difficult to see. Clean the dipstick thoroughly, insert and pull, then place it on a piece of paper towel to see how far it gets wet.

Be sure to check the front axle, dealers often neglect that check.

 

[FixedOn66]

Thanks to everyone for your quick responses. Assuming the level was a bit low before starting the process I went and got a gallon of fluid. After putting in another 2 qts the dipstick finally showed fluid in the approved range. Calculating 48 oz in pan and 20 oz in filters it should have required just over 2 qts and we used 4 qts. So it looks like I got my unit 2 qts low. No leaks anywhere. A little frustrating. “If you want something done right…”

Also the front axle seemed full but with that using the same fluid it seemed a no brained to have extra fluid on hand.

Anyway, THANK YOU ALL for your insights and advise.