clark m600 hydraulic help please?

[sedorbrian]

On the one side of the bobcat is a dome shaped hydraulic breather cap, on the other side is a square headed bolt. Which side does the hydraulic fluid go in? and how much? (these are located behind the seat on the top of the side walls)

 

[thetool]

My manual is calling the left side to fill, with the check plugs on the left side between the wheels. There is a cross-over in the frame. Book says both sides hold a total of 18 gallons.
I imagine the plug on the other side is for a totally empty machine, you'd put 9 gallons in each side to fill it faster than waiting for the cross-over.
My manual shows two plugs behind the rear axle. They are drains for the chaincases and fuel tank.
I've never worked on one of these.

 

[m610]

My manual is calling the left side to fill, with the check plugs on the left side between the wheels. There is a cross-over in the frame. Book says both sides hold a total of 18 gallons.
I imagine the plug on the other side is for a totally empty machine, you'd put 9 gallons in each side to fill it faster than waiting for the cross-over.
My manual shows two plugs behind the rear axle. They are drains for the chaincases and fuel tank.
I've never worked on one of these.

I usually fill through the plug, and wait for the oil to cross over. Removing the side plugs is a good idea if you want to fill fast and see the fluid level. I have not removed the vent from my Bobcat as of yet.