Where's the dipstick? He's at the computer reading this message :)
Just kidding. There is no dipstick. This tractor was produced before dipsticks were invented. Seriously, IH didn't invent the dipstick for tractor engines until 1958.
You check the oil level using the two petcocks on the side of the oil pan. If oil runs out the bottom petcock when you open it, you've got enough oil.
Dunno if this was covered, but the hydraulic arms will not operate unless the engine is running... They won't even move.
Look your tractor over VERY carefully. Follow the various wires, rods and hoses. You will be able to answer many of your questions just by doing that, and you won't be so confused...
For example, locating the starter button. The starter button has to be somewhere between the battery and the starter, right? Well, start at the battery, and follow the wires. Oops, this wire is just bolted to the tractor frame... follow the other one... Oh, it goes to the starter... What's this thingy on the starter that the wire's bolted to? Hmm, it's got a BUTTON on it... I wonder what that could be??? :)
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