How to check hydraulic fluid level case 1840

[Rjeffj]

Changed all fluids and blindly put in 10 gallons into hydraulic reservoir. I see the tube beside the hydraulic reservoir and it is full past the top of the reservoir. Where should hydraulic fluid level be. I’ll drain out the excess.

 

[kshansen]

This "tube beside the hydraulic reservoir" is this a maybe 4 inch long section of clear tubing connected between to 90º elbow on the side of the tank? If so I would say the oil level should be around half way up the tube or a little higher with cold oil.

The "newer" 1845 machines have a sight gauge on the back side of the tank protected by a short piece of tubing welded to the tank.

A picture of this "tube" might help if you can post one.

 

[Rjeffj]

Thank you. I read up and it said 10 gallons but I now know that is for system flus only about 25 qts in reservoir. I saved the clean oil and will put in chain case.

 

[kshansen]

Thank you. I read up and it said 10 gallons but I now know that is for system flus only about 25 qts in reservoir. I saved the clean oil and will put in chain case.

Did you find the sight gauge?