743 drive chains fluid

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I forgot to ask on last post, The drive line is a bit noisy on 743 I am test driving, I checked play by lifting up front end and turning tires, There is about 3/4'' play on both sides. I guess this is good for 89 model with 2000 hrs or more. My question is where do check oil and what to use, Also if there is anything else I can check please tell me before I buy a mistake. Thanks alot guys in advance

 

[Tazza]

No matter what, you will have slack in the chains. The way to test it is to lift one side and check that both wheels turn the same amount.
To check oil level, there is a plug at the front of the chain case, sit the machine on level ground and remove the plug. Oil should just start to trickle out the hole, the correct level is when the oil just starts to come out the hole. It should be golden colour and not white, white means you have water in there, not un-common i'm afraid. Standard 10W30 - 20W50 engine oil is fine in the hydraulics and chain case. The bearings and chains only move slowly, so oil type is not critical.

 

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No matter what, you will have slack in the chains. The way to test it is to lift one side and check that both wheels turn the same amount.
To check oil level, there is a plug at the front of the chain case, sit the machine on level ground and remove the plug. Oil should just start to trickle out the hole, the correct level is when the oil just starts to come out the hole. It should be golden colour and not white, white means you have water in there, not un-common i'm afraid. Standard 10W30 - 20W50 engine oil is fine in the hydraulics and chain case. The bearings and chains only move slowly, so oil type is not critical.

Thanks alot Tazza, I will check it out