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Topic: D17 fluid quesion

Posted By: Mid-GA Outdoor
Subject: D17 fluid quesion
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:34pm

got another question. i found another dipstick and it says RAM EXTENDED on it, what kinda fluid goes here? regular hydraulic oil or what? also what kind of oil goes in the dipstick that is to the right of the gear shifter? also there is a place to pour oil in the thing that the distributor and governor are in? please help. its not wrote on the dipstick anywhere.

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Posted By: allis restorer
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:39pm

The one that says rams extended is for regular hydraulic oil, and the one next to the shifter is a gear oil, like an 80W oil. i dont know if you talking about the engine oil dipstick by the governor, the filler for the motor is on the valve cover under the hood. Steve

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Posted By: Mid-GA Outdoor
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:58pm

there is some kind of cap for oil infront of the distributor when seated on tractor.

Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:01pm

You must not have Power Steering??? that would be motor oil fill ??

Posted By: Mid-GA Outdoor
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:05pm

no wish i did have PS tho.