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My 1170 has those sight gages. Not one of Case's better ideas. In order to not guess whether the gages are completely full or completely empty, I resort to using a terrace in my back yard. First, I determine to keep my cool--very important. LOL Second, I drive the tractor which creates a little foam on top of the oil, Third, I crawl under and look thru all three of my tri-focals at the gages on level ground and guess-- empty or full. If I guess both are empty, I park the tractor on the terrace leaning to the left which increases the oil level on the left side. If they still look the same, lean the tractor to the right and crawl under again. Usually parking at a couple of different angles leaning to the left and leaning to the right, I can cause a foam level to appear in the gage. Success!!!!! !! At age 40, crawling under the steps was not so hard. At age 73, I have added a lower step and now the old body and feeble mind really complains about checking those gages. But hey look on the bright side. Eventually, if my grandkids come to visit me in the nursing home, I can tell them about sight gages in the good old days. LOL
Did I mention I love my 1170. Maybe the county will allow me and the 1170 to be buried together on the back forty--me looking up at the sight gages.
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