M Hydraulic System Questions

I just have a general question for everyone, and Im hoping someone has an easy answer (Im sure there is one, I just dont know it....)

So what is the correct level of hydraulic fluid for the lift-all pump on my M? I know at one point there was supposed to be a dipstick, but the previous owner had replaced it with a pipe for when he ran two way hydraulics on it.

I just want to make sure I have enough oil in this thing before I ever try to use it.

Also, whats the approximate length of hose I will need to connect to the couplers up front and put a remote on the back?

Thanks in advance for your replies!

~Bug

I went with a 72" hose, but I probably could have gotten away with a 60". I know I can get any length I want, but I wanted to try and stay with the premade just to save some money. Its a little long, but that gives me a few different ways to play with routing it before Im all said and done.

Much appreciated!

You did tell me about what I would need, and Im pretty sure you even told me to go with the 5' one... :) I just now realized that I had asked that with my sickle bar questions. Wow, sorry about that. I didnt go through the guy you told me about, but only because all the parts were pretty standard for what I did today. But Ill use him in the future, Im sure.

I dont want you guys thinking that Im not listening to your advice, its a Godsend for sure!

Thanks again for the help!

But I did finally get them hooked up, it works real slick. Now I just need to get better at working them nice and smooth, it seems to be a little quick on the draw right now. Ill play with it some more and try to get a feel for it.

Thanks again for the help!