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What Fluid goes in my hydro

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Shuboxlover

If I am reading the chart correctly, do I use Type "F' transmission flid in the hydro of my 1976 C-160???

I have it drained, thought I had the right stuff, but now I a wondering if I am correct.

Also, where the HECK is the drain plug for it?

PLEASE HELP AS I HAVE IT DRAINED ALREADY!!!

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TT

A 1976 model should use 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil in the hydro.

The drain plug is a socket-head pipe plug on the bottom of the left case half near the back. It's very close to the support tab of the hitch.

This is a picture of an 8 speed, but it'll give you an idea of what to look for. (ignore the gaping hole :thumbs: )

drainplug001.jpg

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Shuboxlover

Thanks TT,

Is it o.k. that I went to napa and crossed the toro filter number with one of their's?

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Shuboxlover

how many quarts does it take?

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TT

The NAPA filter should be fine - as long as it's a hydraulic filter.

I usually buy 8 or 9 quarts of oil when I change one of mine -- just so I have a little extra for later. (I think they hold a little over 7 - depending on how well they are drained)

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Shuboxlover

This may be a stupid question, but do I fill the tranny via the dipstick tube under the seat? :thumbs:

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TT

do I fill the tranny via the dipstick tube under the seat?

Yes. :thumbs:

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Shuboxlover

HOW DO I KNOW IF IT IS A HYDROLIC FILTER????

The toro number I gave him (79-5270) crossed over to a NAPA 1521??? :thumbs:

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TT

A filter for a hydraulic system should not have a bypass feature unless specified by the manufacturer of the equipment.

If the filter plugs on a hydraulic system it should restrict and/or stop the fluid flow instead of allowing harmful contaminants to circulate through the system.

Pressure-lubed engines must have oil flow at all times and would seize if the filter would block off all flow - hence the need for a bypass feature in the filter.

I looked up a 1521 filter at NAPA and don't see mention of a bypass, so I guess it's the correct replacement.

One more reason to buy genuine Toro/WH parts, I guess. :thumbs:

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Shuboxlover

As long as I change this on a regular basis, should I be ok no matter what?

When I fill the tranny, do I have to "bleed" it or anything to get the pump primed?

I am very anal about changing fluid in ALL of my power equipment.

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TT

I doubt you'll ever have to worry about the filter plugging.

There's no need to bleed or prime anything. Just start the engine, bump the throttle up a little, work the lift lever a few times, and then drive it around a little. :thumbs:

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Shuboxlover

AGAIN.....

:thumbs::banghead::WRS:

TT

I have one more question, but I'll start a different thread

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can whlvr

i gotta agree with tt,use the wheelhorse filter and u know u are good

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Dresden Guy

I have a 1976 C-160 8-spped and I have the answer if you dou don't have it already. your 8-speed tranny. From the 1975 C-160 manual, which uses the same WH trans #5091 as the 1976, and the owners manuals says:

8-speed: SAE 140 A.P.I. Service GL-5; capacity when dry: 2 qts.

Automatic: 10W-30 or 10W-40 Premium Engine Oil; Capacity when dry: 6 qts.

Engine Crankcase: SC or MS Certified Sequence-tested Engine Oil

Capacity when dry: C-160 Auto & 8-speed: 2 qts.

This link is the WH Lubrication Guide:

www.http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/kJtbSx94Io ... 23492-0392

This chartsays that the 8-speed uses" SAE 90-140" not just 140. Probably wouldn't make a lot of difference???

Good luck

Dresden Guy (Steve M in Ohio)

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