Outlets for Hydraulic Tank and Gear Box Oils

[Ohio_Pawpaw_Grower]

I am going to handling my own 200 hour service. I am checking to see if your RTV X1120 needs to sit flat or if elevating one end matters.

I noticed the oil pan set has the drain plug pointing toward the front. So if I jacked up the back to gain access, looks like it would completely drain.

For the hydraulic tank and the gearbox oil, does it need to be level to fully drain or does it matter?

I looked for the tank diagrams on Messicks so I could find the drain locations but was interrupted every 60 seconds with a list of dealers near me. I don't have the patience right now.

I should probably just put it up on four jack stands but I saw this cool little ramp on youtube that you could just drive up on .

 

[aurthuritis]

No need to jack up. Just change the hst oil every year or at 200 hours which ever occurs first

 

[dan900]

I"ll go out on a limb and say that most guys will have to jack it up to be able to reach things, as well as, see what they are doing. I know I do. Not enough room for my arm/hand, a wrench, and a drain pan and still be able to see what I'm trying to accomplish.

6 feet and 190 pounds.....