Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it?

   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it? #1  

woodlandfarms

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So spent the afternoon in a panick, trying to figure out why I am around 6 quarts low in my hyraulics.

Have looked everywhere, dry as a bone. run the tractor up, nothing.

It just dawned on me I built a new stump grinder. It has around 10ft of 3/4" hose. I am thinking this is where it disappeared to but want to make sure you guys concur.
 
   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it? #2  
Pi X Radius squared. 3.14 x (.375x.375) X120 is 53 cubic inches. Gallon is 231 cubic inches. Check my math and google research.
 
   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it? #3  
How big was the cylinder and was it empty when you installed it ?
 
   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it? #4  
Just do a thorough check of your tractor before coming into conclusions. Do not rule out the possibility of a fuel leak.
 
   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it? #5  
Pi X Radius squared. 3.14 x (.375x.375) X120 is 53 cubic inches. Gallon is 231 cubic inches. Check my math and google research.

Looks right, so that accounts for 1 out of the 6 missing quarts.
 
   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it?
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#6  
Hmmm. . Oil level has stayed high. No drop. Maybe my level was low before I changed the hoses but 6 is a lot (not for this tank as it holds a 10 gallons at least). Will continue to explore the issue.
 
   / Lost some oil, is it possible new hoses I put on took it? #7  
You are losing fluid somewhere else.

Park it on a clean dry surface and check for leaks after running if for a while.
 

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