JD 850 Crank case Oil fill level

[bodywash]

My '84 JD 850 owners manual states a crackcase oil change with filter should be 4.7 quarts. When I fill my 850 with this much oil it only registers about 1/3 the way up on the cross hatch marks on the oil dip stick. So:

Is 4.7 quarts the correct oil amount, or should I fill it upto the top of the dipstick cross hatch.

Thanks

Scott

 

[bczoom]

bodywash,

Run it for a few minutes at its current level then shut it down, wait a couple minutes and re-measure. (Now the filter is full...). At this point, fill to correct level using the dipstick.

Over the years, I have found many typos in manuals as they relate to capacity. Sometimes they're off by quite a bit.

Brian

 

[DK35vince]

I believe my JD 850 owners manual says the same thing.
I add just under 6 quarts to get to the full line.

 

[BB_TX]

I have an '84 950. Not sure I ever looked at the manual to see how much oil it says is needed. I buy by the gallon and pour in enough to get to the normal level. Then run it for a few minutes to allow the filter to fill up. Stop it and wait a few minutes. Then add more oil to bring it to the full mark.