Thanks to JC and everyone else that has responded to my previous posts during my purchase of a 1710. Now I have it home and have been using it for about 3 days now. I have several concerns and questions. I'm all about preventative maintenance, so I plan on changing the fluids this weekend. Prior to doing so, I have a few leaks I have questions about.
1. Tranny fluid leaking at the housing where the tranny/hydraulic filter screws on. It appears to be leaking where the housing bolts (one bolt) onto the transmission. From what I see, it is an O ring and I ordered one today.
2. Oil is leaking at the front axle (4x4). It is leaking where the pivot bracket connects to the front differential. It is leaking in front and back of the pivot bracket. Looking at the schematics, it looks like there are a bunch of seals and O rings. Here are my questions: do I have to pull front axle to take this apart? Is this motor oil or gear oil (It is black)? Should I worry about it at all? It is leaking a couple of drops daily.
3. Speaking of front axle, I see the drain plug, but I can not find the fill plug. How do I fill the SAE 80 gear oil into the front differential?
4. Today I hooked up the finish mower. I push the clutch pedal in and went to engage the PTO - grind. I had to ram it into gear to engage the PTO. This should not occur, correct? When I push the clutch in, I should be able to engage the PTO without a grind, right? Also, what is the level at my right heal? Is that a clutch brake? It is not doing anything when I step on it. Comments?
Again, I have been crawling over this tractor and my manual to get my answers. What I can't find, I go to the experts - you all! I appreciate all the advice and help you all are providing me.
Thanks
Bob
1. Tranny fluid leaking at the housing where the tranny/hydraulic filter screws on. It appears to be leaking where the housing bolts (one bolt) onto the transmission. From what I see, it is an O ring and I ordered one today.
2. Oil is leaking at the front axle (4x4). It is leaking where the pivot bracket connects to the front differential. It is leaking in front and back of the pivot bracket. Looking at the schematics, it looks like there are a bunch of seals and O rings. Here are my questions: do I have to pull front axle to take this apart? Is this motor oil or gear oil (It is black)? Should I worry about it at all? It is leaking a couple of drops daily.
3. Speaking of front axle, I see the drain plug, but I can not find the fill plug. How do I fill the SAE 80 gear oil into the front differential?
4. Today I hooked up the finish mower. I push the clutch pedal in and went to engage the PTO - grind. I had to ram it into gear to engage the PTO. This should not occur, correct? When I push the clutch in, I should be able to engage the PTO without a grind, right? Also, what is the level at my right heal? Is that a clutch brake? It is not doing anything when I step on it. Comments?
Again, I have been crawling over this tractor and my manual to get my answers. What I can't find, I go to the experts - you all! I appreciate all the advice and help you all are providing me.
Thanks
Bob