not sure

[pgilhool]

What is the best way to check hydraulic fluid? Cold or run the engine for couple minutes.
Thanks for your help

 

[JimCald]

I check mine before I start the machine in the morning, not sure if the manual says hot or cold though. I know that for an automotive automatic transmission, it is recommended that the fluid level be checked with the fluid at operating temperature.

 

[sneaky_pete]

Doesn't matter, except if mine was low I'd rather know it before I started, so I always check mine cold.