Oil & Fuel MF 1423 Hydro - Need help with hydraulic fluid

[congo]

Thanks jeepcj7 I'm definitely going to take it back and get the Permatran III.

I looked under the right side of my seat like mguitas suggested and I found something but it doesn't look like a dipstick to me but maybe it is. I can't pull it up or turn it by hand but I can turn it with a wrench.

I didn't turn it too far because it starts to get tight no matter if I turn it to the left or right and I didn't want to break anything.

Here is a pic of what I found. Anyone know if this is it?

 

[congo]

View attachment 543283View attachment 543284Here is some pictures congo. First picture you can see the knob.

Thanks for the picture mguitas! I didn't see this post until after I made my last post.

I'll go inspect it in the morning now that I have the picture.

 

[congo]

I found it!!!!

Thanks to everyone that helped. Especially mguitas for the pictures.

My dipstick is black instead of red and it was hiding under some wires.

 

[mguitas]

Glad you found it, an welcome aboard the :tractor:bynet.

 

[def38]

I'm using Wal-Mart house brand tractor oil, Supertech brand. The specs say equal to Permatran III. About $40.00 for a 5 gallon pail. I would stay away from GL-5 gear oil. Your transmission or hydraulic system may contain some yellow metals and therefore, API GL-5 gear oil may not be the best option.