tlb
Bronze Member
I was mowing yesterday and stopped to check the mower deck for what sounded like a bad bearing. As I was checking the spindles I noticed a large pool of oil under the left front tire (see picture). Upon closer inspection the inside rim was covered in oil soaked mud. I jacked up the tractor and took off the wheel. It looks like the hydraulic motor shaft seal is leaking. I dit not see oil residue around the hoses connected to the motor.
I followed a few threads from previous posts about leaking wheel motors and was wondering if someone could give me an idea of 1) should I try to fix it myself, 2) send it back to PT for repair, 3) buy a new one? If PT rebuilds, any idea of costs?
Thanks,
-Tim
I followed a few threads from previous posts about leaking wheel motors and was wondering if someone could give me an idea of 1) should I try to fix it myself, 2) send it back to PT for repair, 3) buy a new one? If PT rebuilds, any idea of costs?
Thanks,
-Tim