Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2002 I am in the process of getting a soverign 3416H up and running, the manuals that I have don't spec the type of fluid to use in the transmission, one guy said I could use Ford automatic transmission fluid, is he right? I have drained the fluid from the transmission, can I just add the fluid to the resivor, or do I need to bleed the system? What is the fluid capacity of the transmission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottS 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2002 HI Tommy, The manual I have says to use dexron. Dosen't say how much though. I have one of these tractors and that's what I use. I would say fill the resivoir full and let it run for a few minutes and check it and fill as necessary. ScottS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 434 Report post Posted June 10, 2002 The Simplicity Service Poster at: http://www.simpletractors.com/service/lube_pg2.htm Says... Dextron Automatic Transmission Fluid (only) -- 56 oz. (Fill to bottom of check plug in reservoir) The foot-draggin' Clubhouse Custodian... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 4 Report post Posted June 10, 2002 When I got my first tractor (7012 w/ Sunstrand) the hydro didn't leak a drop. I wanted to "take care" of the machine, which naturally meant changing all fluids. When I drained the hydro unit, it had hydraulic oil (golden). The manuals specified Dextron (red), so that's what I put in. The hydro turned into a fountain and I had to replace every seal within 2 months. Then I found another manual that specified hydraulic oil. Don't forget, when the manuals were printed there was Dextron & Ford ATF. Then it went to Dextron II, III, universal, it doesn't matter, etc. Who knows what additives are in today's oils that weren't even invented 30-40 years ago. Go figure......................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites