JD-B Oil Change

[tractortails]

My new to me '44 B got an oil change today. I replaced the filter also. My operator's manual says it should hold 7 quarts. I got five in and started on the sixth and she's dripping out the check petcock on the side. It's siting on level concrete floor.

I figured it may need to run it so it gets oil in the new filter, but 1.5 quarts? Would I be safe to run it and check again or should I just go ahead and put all 7 in?

 

[Mike M]

Start it and run it and then recheck it and add as needed.

 

[Rich'sToys]

The filter takes at least a quart. As mentioned, go ahead and run it, then top it off.

 

[tractortails]

Thanks. I ran it on Sunday and the checked last night. It ended up using about 6 1/2 quarts. I wonder why the manual does not tell you to do this?