hydraulic oil level

[ericksonlawns]

can someone tell me where the hydraulic oil level should be on a new flatlander. i cant seem to find anything in the manual to show me and there is no dipstick. maybe i am missing something thanks for your time

[DC Service]

As I told you on IM about 1 1/2" from the top of the tank. :)

[MikeL]

I was told "up to the top of the baffles."

Slightly OT: is it normal to have some leakage from the cap?

[DC Service]

No the cap should not leak.perhaps you have too much oil in your system.You could also have a defective cap.Have your dealer look at it the next time you are there. ;) Dripping hyd oil will kill grass.

[ericksonlawns]

thanks for the info DC..........dont know if leakage is normal from cap but mine has been doin it think it might have been to full when i picked it up has just about stopped doin it after 22 hrs.

[MikeL]

I don't have a trailer to get it to the dealer. (He used a forklift to get it in the back of the pickup to get it home. I don't think I could get it back in.)

The level doesn't seem to be down like it's dripping a lot, just enough coming out of the cap to make the top/side of the tank oily and pick up dirt. The yard is pretty bumpy so maybe it's splashing up?

[DC Service]

It should not leak at all. :)

[Hovey's Lawn Care]

Where in Indy are you? If not corrected and dealer can't come to you possibly I can trailer it for you to have someone look at it or service it for you.

[MikeL]

Hovey, thanks for the offer. I'm way west of town (about 18 miles west of 465). I suppose I should ask the dealer for a new cap first though.

Maybe it's not getting screwed on tight? I think it only turns about a quarter turn.

[Hovey's Lawn Care]

Not a problem. Just let me know.