B219 loader fluid or oil

[procraftmike]

Manual calls for 10W30 MS engine oil or type "F" tranny fluid. Is it acceptable to use the universal hydraulic fluid that I used in the rear axle/transmission for the FEL as well?

This has the separate reservoir for the FEL on the right side upright. Holds around 5 quarts.

The FEL is old. I assume technology has changed over the years on possible fluids to use.

 

[Lil Foot]

I just use Napa Hydraulic Fluid after a rebuild & flush. My hydraulic guru said seals & pump would last longer with modern hydraulic fluid over motor oil or ATF.
(I have two B219 manuals, one says motor oil the other says ATF.)
http://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/FHQ85405

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Manual calls for 10W30 MS engine oil or type "F" tranny fluid. Is it acceptable to use the universal hydraulic fluid that I used in the rear axle/transmission for the FEL as well?

This has the separate reservoir for the FEL on the right side upright. Holds around 5 quarts.

The FEL is old. I assume technology has changed over the years on possible fluids to use.

Yes, that will work fine.