TC18 Where's the Hydraulics Dipstick

[SoggyCashew]

Hello, I just bought a NH TC18 and wanted to change its hydraulics and filters. It says in the manual the tractor takes:

TRANSMISSION (IF SEPARATE):
Included In Rear Axle

REAR AXLE & TRANSMISSION (INCLUDES TRACTOR HYDRAULICS):
134D 4.3-Gal (16.3L)

I drained all its fluid and changed the Hydraulic Oil Filter 84401812 and the Hydro Filter 47671640 BUT for the life of me I cant find the dipstick/plug. On the PTO there is the rubber fill plug but I cant find the one with the dipstick which show's in the manual.

Thoughts,

 

[ericm979]

From the diagram the dipstick should be on the floor right in front of the seat. You can see the seat rails with no seat on them above it, and what looks like a slot in the sheet metal for a pedal to the right of the dipstick (left on the pic), possibly for the diff lock pedal.

 

[SoggyCashew]

Behind the seat is a toolbox and I don't see any dipstick/plug.... I attached two pics, one is drain plug and the other is behind seat.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

According to the picture, it should be IN FRONT of the seat, as Eric stated.... NOT behind it where the fill hole is

 

[RickB]

According to the picture, it should be IN FRONT of the seat, as Eric stated.... NOT behind it where the fill hole is

Sometimes having the manual just isn't enough.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Sometimes having the manual just isn't enough.

 

[SoggyCashew]

Holly molly I read Eric's post and still went for the back.... LOL I'm so sorry! I found it, that baby blends in like a bolt and is gray to boot!

Thanks,