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I was using the 3-pt hitch frequently this week-end (using a 5ft box blade for 5 hours straight) and noticed something that concerns me. It appears that some hydraulic fluid is leaking from the right side 3pt hitch lift arm where it connects to the tractor. I had just checked the fluid (screw under back of seat) prior to using it and everything looked good. In addition, The metal hydraulic lines were very hot to the touch. (I was using it 5 hours straight) The functions of the tractor (lift, steering) seem to work ok but I did smell hot fluid. After noticing the leaking fluid I shut it off and checked fluid again. The fluid was low but not gone (the leak did not appear to be THAT bad) My questions are:
1. Should hydraulic lines be hot?
2. What fluid should go back into the unit (will the Wal-mart brand of Tractor transmission/hydraulic fluid be ok to use. If not what do you recommend)
3. What could be causing the leak around the lifter arm? A bad o-ring?
1. Should hydraulic lines be hot?
2. What fluid should go back into the unit (will the Wal-mart brand of Tractor transmission/hydraulic fluid be ok to use. If not what do you recommend)
3. What could be causing the leak around the lifter arm? A bad o-ring?