BX25D question…

[Mowbizz]

I know my left front axle leaks so I put some 90weight in last week and all of a sudden a giant puddle formed beneath it…could I have overfilled and the oil expanded and blew out the “vent” wherever that is?

 

[JasonW]

What does the dipstick say?

 

[sagor]

There is a breather plug on the top of each side, and if not removed during filling, air cannot escape and heat/expansion can cause more oil to drip out via the seals due to pressure buildup.

 

[Mowbizz]

There is a breather plug on the top of each side, and if not removed during filling, air cannot escape and heat/expansion can cause more oil to drip out via the seals due to pressure buildup.

Oops! Didn’t know the breather plugs had to be removed! I hope that’s all it was!

 

[whitetiger]

I know my left front axle leaks so I put some 90weight in last week and all of a sudden a giant puddle formed beneath it…could I have overfilled and the oil expanded and blew out the “vent” wherever that is?

You could just replace the failed seal and be done with it.

 

[Mowbizz]

You could just replace the failed seal and be done with it.

Nah…

 

[Mowbizz]

I discovered a “leaky hydraulic hose” that is U-shaped where the metal lines are stuffed between the loader frame. I’ll see if the hose fittings are loose and go from there.

 

[Mowbizz]

That hose definitely had a “wear-through” spot on it just behind the elbow connector. Removed the hose yesterday and brought it to my local dealer. $55 later I’m back home trying to install the new hose the way the factory had it installed in a contorted, tight U-shape but I couldn’t get it to do that. I re-routed the new hose so it could be connected but it conflicted slightly with the FEL “stand” that you put down for FEL storage…I devised a rubber housing to protect the new hose in its new position…no leaks so far and I’ll be watching that hose for any rubbing from here on.