Oil & Fuel MF 1423 Hydro - Need help with hydraulic fluid

   / MF 1423 Hydro - Need help with hydraulic fluid
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#11  
Thanks jeepcj7 I'm definitely going to take it back and get the Permatran III.

I looked under the right side of my seat like mguitas suggested and I found something but it doesn't look like a dipstick to me but maybe it is. I can't pull it up or turn it by hand but I can turn it with a wrench.

I didn't turn it too far because it starts to get tight no matter if I turn it to the left or right and I didn't want to break anything.

Here is a pic of what I found. Anyone know if this is it?
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   / MF 1423 Hydro - Need help with hydraulic fluid
  • Thread Starter
#13  
I found it!!!!

Thanks to everyone that helped. Especially mguitas for the pictures.

My dipstick is black instead of red and it was hiding under some wires.
 
   / MF 1423 Hydro - Need help with hydraulic fluid #14  
Glad you found it, an welcome aboard the :tractor:bynet.
 
   / MF 1423 Hydro - Need help with hydraulic fluid #15  
I'm using Wal-Mart house brand tractor oil, Supertech brand. The specs say equal to Permatran III. About $40.00 for a 5 gallon pail. I would stay away from GL-5 gear oil. Your transmission or hydraulic system may contain some yellow metals and therefore, API GL-5 gear oil may not be the best option.
 

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