Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): John Deere 317

Question
Where is the level indicator for adding hydraulic oil

Answer
The hydro fluid level should be half way up the sight tube when it is in it's little slot in the rear of the chassis. Adding fluid can be a frustrating job. As mentioned above, pop the sight tube hose off of the top fitting and add the fluid through the metal tube on the right side under the fender deck. I found that a funnel with a long corrugated hose attached is a Godsend when trying to get fluid into that fitting.

Eric