Did I add too much?

[Billy13]

I was at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago and bought a L2250 (never know what you'll find at a garage sale) to replace my well worn B8200. After I brought it home, I was topping off all the fluids I noticed the front axle was leaking at both ends. So I checked the dip-stick and it was dry. I got out the 80/90 and emptied it into the axle which got it to what I assume is the low mark on the dip-stick. Went out today and I can see the oil dripping about 1 drop per minute at each end. I am hoping I just overfilled but I suspect I am in for a bit of work.

 

[eserv]

I think you found out why the oil level was low! I've never worked on a L2250 but it probably is similar to the other L machines

 

[Billy13]

I just checked the price on a service manual for this tractor. $145!!
Sounds like college textbook pricing.

 

[bruceatlam]

If you can be patient, a lot of stuff shows up on E-Bay.

 

[thirtyacres]

I just checked the price on a service manual for this tractor. $145!!
Sounds like college textbook pricing.

Your local library will often have repair manuals. If they do not----ask the librarian to order one.

I was relieved to find a service manual for my L185 at the library.

Like a previous poster says-----watch ebay and one will turn up sooner or later.

 

[tk1469]

A lot of times Amazon.com has "used books" for sale too - at pretty cheap prices. (Don't forget to use the Amazon.Com link on OTT - per Mr. K's posting)

 

[kuboman]

Sure wish we had that kind of garage sale in our area. How much did you have to pay

 

[Billy13]

$6500. It has 462 hours and came with a 5' brush hog, 5, woods finish mower, 5' box blade, single bottom plow and a canopy but alas, no FEL.

 

[Billy13]

The local Kubota dealer installed new bevel and axle oil seals ($395) so no more leaks. I thought about doing it myself till my back decided I should take it easy for a bit.