Assistance with aftermarket loader

[MelroseFred]

Hello all, new to the site and new to being an owner of a tractor with a loader.

I recently bought a Long 350 with an aftermarket loader. The loader apparently uses one of the uprights as the hydraulic reservoir. I would like to change and check the fluid but I’m not sure how to accomplish that? I’ve attached some pics that might help.

 

[dougtrr2]

I would be very surprised it that is being used for hydraulic fluid. If it is, there would have to be at least two connection points. Can you show more pictures of that upright?

Pull that fitting and see if there is anything in there.

Doug in SW IA

 

[DJ54]

Seeing hoses only going to the right side, I would assume there would be a drain plug on the bottom of the right upright. If not, the supply line to the pump would be low on the upright and that could be used to drain it removing the hose. Common sense would dictate there is a drain plug underneath that upright but could be wrong.

 

[Eagle1]

Here is a PDF for a Kwik-Way that may give you some ideas.
https://chipmanuals.gtcoa.com/pdf/Kwik-Way_Loader_LGR480-74_19751100.pdf

I know that Johnson Loaders used that setup and you can find some info for them...
https://www.wfmachines.com/threads/johnson-12-loader.135127/