TC33DA - what is the purpose of this cotter pin?

   / TC33DA - what is the purpose of this cotter pin? #1  

adlertom

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New Holland TC33DA hydro w/supersteer
On the underside of my TC33DA, there's what looks like a cotter pin sticking out. Photo attached. What is it's purpose?
 

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   / TC33DA - what is the purpose of this cotter pin? #2  
Cotter pins in bell housings keep the drain hole in the housing from gumming up with oil and debris.
 
   / TC33DA - what is the purpose of this cotter pin? #3  
I've always wondered the same thing
 
   / TC33DA - what is the purpose of this cotter pin? #4  
Cotter pins in bell housings keep the drain hole in the housing from gumming up with oil and debris.
This
Prety standard practice in more than just tractors.
 
   / TC33DA - what is the purpose of this cotter pin? #5  
Wow! That is something new to me as well!
 

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