Oil & Fuel Transmission Level Check ?

[astro1949]

Now that its winter, do I check the Transmission Fluid level Cold or Hot ?
thanks,
bob
TYM HST 353

 

[myyaz33]

I really don't think it will matter. Does the 353 have the sight glass in the rear?

 

[astro1949]

Yes --- when checked Cold ---the level is below full --- when checked after warm up ---it's dead center........never noted that during summer ---it's been close to zero here for the last 2-3 days.....just wondered .....

 

[myyaz33]

Hmm. I would not think the viscosity would change that much to see that kind of difference. Are you sure it was on level ground when you checked them both times? It was 5 degrees here today and mine was dead center before starting it.

 

[astro1949]

yes ---in the barn and I didnt move it----just ran it for about 30 minutes --- getting ready for the next storm tonight and tomorrow.

i did move the FEL and rear snow blower up/down ----(??)

 

[myyaz33]

You will definitely see a difference when the hydraulic attachments are in a different position but if you check the level when they were in the same position with it being hot/cold and saw different amounts I am not sure why that would be. Maybe someone else will chime in here to advise. With the level being good when warm, you are certainly within the safe operating range.

 

[astro1949]

thank you....i will pay more attention to placement of attachments and fluid level....

i am just a newbi and very curious about things
bob

 

[joeyd]

I agree with Myaz33.

 

[myyaz33]

thank you....i will pay more attention to placement of attachments and fluid level....

i am just a newbi and very curious about things
bob

Well then, you have come to the right place!

 

[astro1949]

Checked muti times yesterday ---Cold@ Low Level after working 30-40 minutes Full( High side) ----FEL up/down hi normal----idel for 10 minutes ---lo-normal i do not want to overfill it-but I do not want to run it if it's Low.....
bob

 

[Bud Soda]

I have always kept mine over the top of the sight glass. Over 700 hours no problem.

 

[astro1949]

thx
bob