checking hyd fluid ?

[redka]

JD 5403, is the hydraulic fluid level supposed to be checked(cold) before starting the tractor or after it's running and warmed up. The operator manual is not clear on that to me. Thanks

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate. According to my Op Manual it's a cold check.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Your dipstick should have a cold and a hot level. Low level for cold and as your tractor heats up the fluid will expand to the higher level.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Your dipstick should have a cold and a hot level. Low level for cold and as your tractor heats up the fluid will expand to the higher level.

Not on a JD it doesn't. It should have a sight glass right beside the PTO shaft. Make sure the tractor is level front to back and side to side.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I knew that some Deere's had sight glasses but did not think the 5403 was one of those models.

 

[redka]

No HOT or COLD on the dipstick...just FULL. Don't think there is a sight glass but will check tomorrow.

 

[Turbys_1700]

If you have a dipstick you should have a low and high mark. Low is for cold and high is for hot. Does it not have a knurled area that gives you a range?

 

[MF283]

My 5303 has the high/low marks on the dip stick, i always check cold.

Ronnie

 

[txdon]

Also another thing, have any attachment hydraulic cylinder retracted.

 

[Turbys_1700]

My 5303 has the high/low marks on the dip stick, i always check cold.

Ronnie

That is what I do Ronnie...

 

[redka]

No sight glass. Dipstick has "ADD" and "FULL" mark.
Will check it cold. Thanks for the replies.

 

[Turbys_1700]

No sight glass. Dipstick has "ADD" and "FULL" mark.
Will check it cold. Thanks for the replies.

I did not think a sight glass was used on that model...
That feature is more prevalent on smaller units...