Checking Trans/Hydraulic fluid

[rmiller]

When checking transmission/hydraulic fluid level should all cylinders (loader, etc.) be fully extended or fully relaxed - IE loader on the ground?

[Short Game]

When checking transmission/hydraulic fluid level should all cylinders (loader, etc.) be fully extended or fully relaxed - IE loader on the ground?

Should be a drop in the bucket, as only the volume displaced by the rods can affect the total amount of fluid in the reservoir, which is gallons.

[KYDan]

Yes, on level ground, and like the first post unless you have the loader raised there should be no appreciable difference in the levels.

[rmiller]

Thanks for the replys. I checked both ways and it does make a diff. on the dip stick of about 1/8 of an inch - not enough to worry about when talking gallons.