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Message: <blockquote data-quote="reaperman" data-source="post: 117173" data-attributes="member: 6675">If there is water in the chain case be sure to replace it.  The best way is taking off the top cover between your feet as you sitting in the machine.  That will give the best access to the whole compartment.  After the fluid is taken out with whatever method you choose, you can flush with diesel for cleaning.    There is a drain plug on the front/center of the machine which acts as the "fluid level indicator".   Fill with fluid until it starts to come out of the plug hole.   Most chain cases take around 8 gallons of fluid.  Since the chains and sprockets are splash lubricated, just about any oil will work.  I know bobcat says use 10w-30, but many people use hydro.I know exactly how your spring is going.  I'm in Minn, Saturday morning I woke up to -17 and today it hit almost 40.</blockquote>