B 2910 Hydro oil level

[dlabrie]

Hi, I just finished the 6th or 7th 300 hour service on my 2001 b2910.

The manual specifies 3.83 gallons of hydro oil after a filter and hydro oil change. The last time I did the 300 hour maintenance, I made a note that the dip stick registered over filling. So, this time I only put in 3 gallons and it still reads just above the fill line.
I drained the oil from the plugs at the bottom of the front and rear transmission case. I replaced both hydro filters and cleaned the transmission strainer.

Should I be worried that I put almost a gallon less oil in?


Also, how does anyone see the oil level on that yellow dipstick! I have to lay it on a paper towel to see where the oil is.

 

[Dman1981]

Burn it a little

 

[JWR]

Very likely when you drain it there is quite a bit left in that you cannot drain out. A little overfill is not going to hurt anything either. Also, you should run it around a little and get things fully operational after the fill and then top it off. There may be some difference after running it.

 

[newbury]

lay it on a paper towel to see where the oil is.

I lay it on my pant's leg.