What is this thing? L3800

[bambam31]

I sank my tractor last week and was greasing everything when I noticed this nut that has a little rod going through it. Can someone tell me the purpose of this thing? Thanks

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[SDJohn]

That is your clutch housing drain. Push up on it to drain any water that may have accumulated.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

That drain is also automatic, it is not a solid seal and will leak out any water on its own.

 

[hodge]

It's done and ready to come out of the oven. That's obvious.

 

[bambam31]

Thank you!

 

[jay2]

it's done and ready to come out of the oven. That's obvious.

lol. Nice one.

 

[knightgang]

I wondered what that was on mine as well. Especially considering that it is bent form all the brush we have been driving over.

 

[togfish]

That drain is also automatic, it is not a solid seal and will leak out any water on its own.

As long as it's not clogged, with dirt, rust etc.. Hence the rod to clear it.

 

[sheepfarmer]

I found the same gadget on my 3560 HST last year, and asked the dealer what it was, and he said it was to drain water out if I was caught in a rainstorm. I have been wondering how water was going to get down to that drain????? It doesn't have a clutch per se.