Iseki TL2100f - Lost Hydraulic Dipstick

[Mark Thompson13]

Not sure of this is the right place but ive lost the dipstick for the hydraulic system (yes im an idiot). I need to change the fluid. Does anyone have one and can they tell me how long it is so I can make another, I cannot find one anywhere in the world to buy one, Im in the UK.
Hopefully Cheers
Mark

 

[MTGreen]

If you don't get any answers from someone who has one and can measure, you can figure it out empirically by draining the fluid from all drain plugs (many tractors have more than one) and leave the plugs out overnight to completely drain. Then fill with the exact amount of manufacturer recommended fluid (plus maybe a couple of quarts if you have a loader -you could calculate max loader volume using bore/stroke of all cylinders fully extended plus hose volume using ID and length if you're feeling ambitious), start and run the tractor through the gears and run all the hydraulics through full cycles several times, let set overnight again, then stick a rod or long zip tie in and take a measurement. Then when you fab your dipstick use the measurement plus minus a quarter inch or so