I have a 2040 with a 145 loader on it. When I fill it with Hyd. Oil am I supposed to have the loader up, down, or in the middle? It seems like when I fill it with the loader down and bring it to the up position I run a bit low on oil but that may not be true only the dipstick shows that it is low. I have only had it about a month and am new to the loader thing...
2040 Hyd. oil question
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DieselPower
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You should check the fluid level with the loader down. If you fill the system with cylinders extended it could push oil out when everything is retracted causing a spill.
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On most tractors, you check the fluid with the FEL and the 3PH in the fully lowered position.