Trans/hydraulic oil capacity in the TO 30

Eric'sFergie

New User
Waiting on my manuals in the mail for my newly acquired TO 30. Had milky oil on the stick, so I drained out and purchased a 5 gal bucket of new oil. Just wondering if anyone can help me out with what the fill capacity is? Will 5 gal get the job done? Thanks
 
My owner's manual for my TO30 calls for 6 US gallons or 5 Imperial gallons. Your 5 gallon bucket should be a little short.
 
(quoted from post at 14:05:47 12/07/15)
Okay, thank you for letting me know. I'll pick up another gallon then.

remove the bottom bolt on the hydraulic dipstick cover. Pour until it comes out the bolt hole and that is good. Anymore than that and your brake shoes will get soaked. Also pour slowly...pour a gallon in and wait for it to settle...pour another and wait because it takes a while for the oil to travel to the rear end and stuff. Fill it too fast and your clutch will get soaked.
 
hopefully you had the time to allow the machine drain for a few days.........
removing the btm bolt is a good idea but after replacing the bolt I like to a add a bit more oil until it shows on the dipstick. something about a dry dipstick gives me the "heebie-jeebies."
 

Thank you. I did read in another forum topic about filling slowly. Thanks for sharing about filling up to the bottom bolt hole by the dip stick also.
 
(quoted from post at 20:08:00 12/07/15)
Good advice, but how much more oil will it take to get it to show up on the stick?

I advise against going on up on the stick. However much more you pour in past the bolt hole is that much more potential for a leak. There is plenty of oil for everything being at the bottom bolt hole. If you feel uncomfortable get a longer dipstick.
 
If you open all holes and drain overnight you will probably need about 5.5 gallons. You won't get every drop no matter what. Go slow as others said.
 
if memory is correct about a quart. you won't have a problem with leaking unless you leave the tractor parked on a fairly steep incline. on level ground no problem.
 
Got 5 gal in. Filled to the bottom bolt hole, and reinstalled the bolt. Drove around the property briefly, lifting and lowering the hydraulics.
Pulled back in the shop and let it sit for about 15 minutes before checking the stick. Oil is right at the low indicator mark on the stick. So I'll add by the quart until I reach the safe operating indication on the stick, and call the oil change completed. Thanks again for everyone's help and advice. It definitely helped me out, as this is my first tractor. It was willed to me by an old friend who has passed away recently. He wanted someone to have it that would appreciate it, and take care of it properly. I will do this in rememberence of him.
 

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