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I purchased new NT204C in 2005. I just changed at 100 hours my transmission sump and front axle gear oil. I also changed the hydraulic fluid too. My owner's manual says to screw in the dip stick for the hydraulic fluid and check to see if it is between the marks on the dip stick. Well there are no marks on the dip stick. How do I check it when there aren't any marks to see. Also I was only able to drain 1 gallon hydraulic fluid out with the hitch and FEL down. It calls for 2.38 gallons in my owner's manual for the hydraulic sump but was only able to get 1.25 gallons in it to the top of the fill hole. Also my manual doesn't say to screw in the dip stick plugs at the front axle or the transmission sump to take the readings. Should I screw them in or not? I filled the transmission sump and front axle up to top of the fill holes also too. Haven't started tractor yet. Not sure what might happen if I over fill sumps and axle.

Nortrac 204C Tractor no markings on dip stick
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 2 Post by greyfox5

Thanks for the information greg_g. I'll check again and make sure about the drain bolt. The book they gave me when I purchased it really doesn't show me much, but at least I have something to look at. I haven't did anything to it do to the time of the year and I really don't like working in the cold weather either. I think if I knew of any person around here I would probably have it done. The person who took care of my ford 8n went out of business and it is hard finding a person can trust to do the job right. Again thanks for your information.

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Replies 2 Post by greyfox5

Thanks for the information on the hydraulic fluid greg_g. I think I now know which bolt I need to undo to drain the fluid. Is there a trick to not getting the fluid all over the place when I drain it? There seems to be a cover over the hydraulic takeoff just below the bolt to drain the fluid. I thought I was somewhat mechanically inclined, but this being my first experience at working on this tractor sure does make me wonder about trying to do anything to it. As I get older I worry about not being able to work on anything I'm not sure of. Have a book but it leaves a lot to be desired as to how to work on it. I think I will use the thinner fluid because I use it more in the winter than in the summer. Again thanks for your help. I hope this reply comes through alright being I'm a new user.

Nortrac correct hydraulic fluids
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 5 Post by greyfox5