B3350SU leaking hydraulic fluid - 110 hours!

[RGAZ]

Yep, my almost new tractor is leaking hydraulic fluid from somewhere near the right rear hydrostatic drive. The fluid is present high above the axle buried somewhere in the tangle of hydraulics. Luckily It should be under warranty (24 month 1500 hr) but the dealer is not too sure. I dropped it at the dealer today and am hoping for the best. Other than the regen issues I have had I was getting pretty happy with its performance, up until now. A leak at only 110 hours really makes me worry.

I was hoping it was just the filter (which is right there) but no, its much higher on the main body. I could not see anything damaged but it leaves a nice 6" puddle everytime its warmed up and stopped, which means its probably dripping as I drive.

Hope for the best!
RGAZ

 

[RGAZ]

Whew! Sounds like I got lucky. They found the hydraulic fluid was almost a quart high and that was causing a small amount of fluid to exit the vent on hills/angles. They removed the excess fluid and all is good. Too bad they did the fluid change at 50 hours themselves so no charge. Makes me wonder what else might be marginal....

Any chance there could be damage from running overfilled for 60 hours?