hydraulic fluid fill location

[beauc]

I have a 5555 mahindra and can't find the spot to check and fill the hydraulic fluid. I changed the filter after asking the dealer if I could just take the old one off and put the new one on. He said to just spin it off and put on the new one, no problem. Well, I finally wrenched the old one off and fluid poured out like crazy before I could get the new one threaded on, so I know I lost a quart or more. Hard to tell with it in the dirt. I can't find any mention of the location in the manual. Can anybody help me out?

 

[DirtHauler]

Not familiar with the 5555 but look on the back axle housing for a "dip stick" either right or left side. If not, then pull the fill plug and check if the plug has a dip stick.

 

[beauc]

Thanks, I'll take a look!

 

[texxfletch]

the 5555 is the newer version of my 5530. If the check and fill points are the same,then the check point for the hydro oil
should be on the left side of tractor (if sitting in operators seat) under the clutch pedal area. Mine is a metal red octagon bolt looking thing @ 2 inches tall pointing up and @ 5/8 " diameter. when you unscrew it you will find a dip stick attached to it. there are lines on the dip stick to indicate level. (the oil maybe hard to see on their)
The fill port is in the rear of tractor right above and to the right,of the three point upper link . Right behind the operators seat (mine is labeled breather). the fitting is @ 1 1/4 in size, you just unscrew that; and fill as needed ,if needed.

I hope that helps.