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Topic: 917 hydro fluid

Posted By: mark glenzer
Subject: 917 hydro fluid
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 1:46pm

I just purchased a 917, about 1985 model, anyone know the proper oil for the transmission and how to check it ?

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Posted By: D-17_Dave
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 1:49pm

Some use hy-trans hydraulic oil and some use ATF. You can use either but I would drain it since you just got it and refill with your preference.

Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 1:51pm

most of the small hydro units use either 10/30 or 20/50 engine oil .

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Posted By: mark glenzer
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 3:19pm

thank you for your reply, I guess I will change it and the filter, do you know if the hid lift runs off the same fluid from the transmission or is there a separate pump