I had bought this tractor recently and it is my first. I have a couple questions that my manuals do not cover. If anyone has any input please advise. This sounds like a stupid question but i guess if you are checking your hydraulic fluid you would want to check it warm? When checking mine cold as soon as i almost get the plug out it starts coming out the fluid check hole. I never think to check it after i have been running it. Probably because i was having too much fun.
Also after putting 10-15 hours on this tractor i noticed my one of my loader arms is now leaking fluid on the ground. Not a lot of fluid but enough to leave a good 8 inch puddle after a couple weeks of sitting. The seal is leaking at the tube and has been damaged by rust pits at the very end of the shaft. How bad is it to install a new seal? I am thinking the shaft needs pulled completely out to get the new one on. Is that right? I may try to remove the pitting with some fine sandpaper to insure it won't happen again. Also my loader is Kubota and model # 1200
Thanks,L225Chris
Also after putting 10-15 hours on this tractor i noticed my one of my loader arms is now leaking fluid on the ground. Not a lot of fluid but enough to leave a good 8 inch puddle after a couple weeks of sitting. The seal is leaking at the tube and has been damaged by rust pits at the very end of the shaft. How bad is it to install a new seal? I am thinking the shaft needs pulled completely out to get the new one on. Is that right? I may try to remove the pitting with some fine sandpaper to insure it won't happen again. Also my loader is Kubota and model # 1200
Thanks,L225Chris