pressure test of reverser

[frozendozer]

I was told, by a friend of mine, that i should pressure test the reverser. I never heard of this before, can someone tell me what it is? Why I should do, it, and what is considered a normal pressure ? How would i go about doing this test and what is it actually testing? Additionally, when i put atf fluid in the reverser, what is the recommended hight? I am thinking, it should be equivalent to the hight of the plugs on the side, that are used to make the adjustments

[DukeofDeere]

The test is how much pull or push is required to engage the reverser lever into forward or reverse.

Duke

[jtrichard]

ATF is wrong use 303TDH or tractor transmission hydraulic......NOT cheaper hydraulic fluid/oil

[Lavoy]

New name Deere uses is HyGard, IH calls it HyTran, you sometimes still see the 303 fluid designation at some auto parts stores. I personally will not run ATF even though it does say you can use the old Ford Type F fluid, I still don't like it.
Near the LH bung plug there should be a drain cock, that is the fluid level.
Lavoy

[Gil]

Using red ATF fluid is fine (although most people on this board use Hy-Gard, spec 303). Fill the reverser to 1/2" to 3/4" below the access hole in the right of the case. It will hold a total of 3 quarts. Gil