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Hydraulic fluid

I have a 1975 Baker B-50-CL (model # on serial plate) with no manual and I need to add hydraulic fluid but unsure where to add and how much. Only see a big red cap that has the filter associated with it and what type oil normally used with this lift. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Posted 14 Oct 2020 12:16
  • Modified 14 Oct 2020 12:18 by poster
  • By Nicholas_Komro
  • joined 14 Oct'20 - 2 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
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Thank you! The lift seemed ok but moving forward and reverse seemed to be sluggish and low on "power" even though my rpm's were running higher. When I remove the red cap there is a red "spacer " that sits on top of the filter. If I add fluid how far up should it come to the red cap?
  • Posted 23 Oct 2020 04:04
  • By Nicholas_Komro
  • joined 14 Oct'20 - 2 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
Nicholas Komro
If the mast lifts all the way without cavitating then you have enough fluid. You can add type 032 hydraulic fluid by removing the red cap.
  • Posted 23 Oct 2020 00:32
  • By duodeluxe
  • joined 11 Feb'05 - 923 messages
  • United States
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