Grading Broken Fitting on 54" blade hydraulics

[stuarth]

I have one on order for my 2305 with the 54" blade. I read this tread last night and after two passes this morning I had a leak also. It was the front fitting on the angle cylinder. They tell me the fitting is $8.95 and they need to order one. I odered two since the dealer won't stock them and the new o-ring.

 

[xfarmboy]

Mine also needed to be ordered. It was $7.99 for the fitting, $8.47 with tax. I also thought about ordering a back up fitting, but I figure I would be more aware of ice buildup in that area from now on. With the number of people replying to this thread that have had this same problem, you would think the dealer would want to keep a small quantity on hand through the winter months. I put the order in on Saturday and was told it should be in by Wednesday. I hope there isn't any major snow storms coming through the area in the next couple of days. I am glad others were able to read this thread and were able to take the precautions to prevent this fitting from breaking on their own equipment.

 

[stuarth]

My next door neighbor took my busted fitting to work and came home with six of them for me. Three that match 100% and three that match up thread size 100% but are a better fitting overall. I also have two ordered at the dealer. If anyone needs some (the John Deere ones) I would be happy to pass them on for the cost I paid. I am in Aurora, Ohio

 

[keeney]

I didn't break the front fitting, but the back angled fittings that hangs out kind of exposed worked its way loose on my 54" blade. I didn't realize it was leaking until I heard the oil spraying on the floor when I angled the blade while parking. Checking the driveway the next morning, I found trails and puddles of fluid everywhere.

Any good ideas on the best cleaner to use to get hydrualic fluid off of concrete in the winter?

- Rick

 

[BTDT]

Tide laundry detergent and a bristle broom, pressure washer. I used to work for Proctor and Gamble (P&G) years ago, and they sold Tide in fiber drums labeled as Rig Wash (for oil field work).