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Fj40z

Sorry for the very basic question but I just drained the transmission on the C160. Should I fill from the top or with the small fill plug on the bottom left side? Also, if I do the kerosene flush should I add a full 2 quarts of kerosene before I briefly run it through the gears? Thanks!! 

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Fj40z

Plug in question. Seems straight forward but it just doesn’t look like the enough can be added utilizing this lower plug. 

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WHX??

Just fill to the top of the plug it will be enough. 80/90 weight. 

No need to flush unless what comes out is milky. Take a pic of what comes out and we'll tell you if it needs flushing.

Many of us like to jack the front up as high as safely possible. Another cup or so will come out "over the hump". 

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ri702bill

If easily accessable, remove the shifter & boot and fill thru the hole on top. A good excuse to see if the boot needs to be replaced.

That angled fill on the side is a carryover from the old 4 speed design that held 1-1/2 quarts.. You need to fill higher than that. Two quarts.

As mentioned above - look at what comes out... not uncommon to see a milky mix of oil & water. Extreme cases - loose bearing needles, chips of gear teeth...:o

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ebinmaine
7 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Just fill to the top of the plug it will be enough. 80/90 weight.

 

Going by factory spec that's challenging for a 6 or 8 speed. 

That side fill will barely allow 1.5 qts. The fill quantity is 2 qts. 

 

Can the tractor be lifted from the left side >>safely<< enough to get the full amount in? 

 

 

 

 

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