BX2230 transmission fluid change help

[allthumbs23]

I changed the transmission oil and filter on my BX2230, as well as cleaned the trans filter/screen as part of maintenance every 300 hours. I purchased 2.5 gallons of Super UDT2, as well as an additional quart as the manual calls for 2.7 gallons for a fluid change. I put the 2.7 gallons in and ran the tractor motor for a few minutes as directed in the manual. I then checked the level, but it wasn't on the dipstick. I poured the remaining 6-7 ounces from the extra quart in as well, and it looks like now I am just under the low level line on the dipstick.

So I looked in the manual for clues on checking the transmission fluid level as a general maintenance item, and it said the implements should be lowered. I have a mower deck on the tractor, and I lowered it, but because of the wheels on the deck, I suppose it doesn't "completely" lower. My question is - Should I pull the deck off to completely lower the hydraulics and recheck the fluid level, or just buy another quart of UDT and top it off as is? I don't want to overfill it though. I appreciate any tips. Thanks

 

[TripleS]

Before I dropped the deck I would drive up on some 4x4s or 6x6s if its keeping it from lowering all the way. Lower it as far as it'll go and fill to the full line or just below and you'll be fine.

 

[allthumbs23]

That's a good idea TripleS

 

[Eagle1]

Deck has little effect since it stops on height setting or wheels. Your 3 point should still drop all the way and empty the cylinder.

 

[TripleS]

That's a good idea TripleS

Yeah if you're like me I have blocks everywhere. I can see a couple feet 6x6 beside the road and I'll stop and throw it on the truck, wood blocks always come in handy. If you don't have any go buy a railroad crosstie and cut in 4 pieces. And you'll be good to go.

 

[JWR]

Lot of lost motion here. As Eagle 1 said, just just lower everything using the levers and forget the small stuff. Top off the chassis oil reservoir and go on about your business. You won't hurt anything. Good lord, NO DO NOT pull the deck off . That would be pointless and unjustified.