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    MX 5200 Hydraulic Vent?

    Running sickle bar mower yesterday and noticed hydraulic fluid coming from the boot at the bottom of the manual gear shift. Push on the boot and fluid would spurt out. Hydraulic fluid level in the sight glass was full. Removed the fill cap and it was under pressure, never noticed this before. Is...
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    Disappearing - Reapppearing Hydraulic Fluid

    I have an MX5200, 200 hours. Often there isn't hydraulic fluid visible in the sight glass. No operation of the FEL or 3-point makes a difference. Add fluid till visible, operate the tractor, fluid disappears. Drive/operate the tractor and the fluid returns to the sight glass. No visible leaks...