Transmission-Hydraulic Dipstick Check Level

frankmako · Jun 20, 2009

On the YM1601D what is the proper level for the oil on the dipstick. The dipstick has a checkerboard pattern on it. Is the top of the checkerboard marks the full mark? Or is the full mark is where the flat part changes to the round section of the dipstick?

cowboy357 · Jun 21, 2009

I dont have a book So I,m not posative , but I keep Mine at the top of the Checkered part . Untill Someone comes & says for sure . Bob

frankmako · Jun 21, 2009

That is were I have it now. But a second question is do you check the level with the dipstick screw all the way in or just dip it after the dipstick has been un-screwed.

cowboy357 · Jun 21, 2009

I check it all the way in Frank , I cant say thats the correct way but it is on My Isekis as far as I know. Bob

Gary Fowler · Jun 26, 2009

Normal level on this type dipstick is anywhere within the checked area. DONT overfill as it could create a problem with seals. Your tractor will operate fine anywhere within the limits of the checkered area. As for screwing in or out, I suppose it is up to you, but I would not fill it to the upper end of the checker area if you check it with the plug unscrewed as the level might be a little too high. My 4220 takes about 1.5 gallons of oil to fill from low to high mark and it hold 6 gallons total. SO I have plenty of oil left when it is not even touching the stick. Problem with not touching the stick is that you dont know how far from the stick it is!!! So I check mine occassionally and top it up everytime I burst a hose.

joe swanson · Jun 26, 2009

MY Yanmar tractor Operation manual give this advice on checking the oil in the front axel and transmision.

" Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Insert dipstick to rest on threads, but do not screw it in. Oil should be between full mark (upper end) and end of dipstick."