GC1705 Sight Glass

[MidwestSCUT]

Has anyone replaced one of these before? It is part number 3606585M1. Mine popped out completely out of the blue. Dealer is saying it just presses in with no glue/epoxy necessary. I thought I'd check here in case someone has done one of these before. I obviously don't want it to pop out again. Thanks!

 

[MidwestSCUT]

I replaced this part and so far so good. I emailed AGCO for more information. This a design flaw if a part can just pop out and dump your HST fluid. I'll update this when i hear back.

 

[WranglerX]

This has been discussed below, might do a "search" for more information...

One such thread....

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...question-hydraulic.html?highlight=sight+glass

Dale

 

[MidwestSCUT]

This has been discussed below, might do a "search" for more information...

One such thread....

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...question-hydraulic.html?highlight=sight+glass

Dale

I read that thread. It contains no explanation why this happened, and no satisfactory solution. AGCO replied by saying to contact my dealer and ask him to "create a Tech Connect case with Service".

 

[DMW]

Check the Oil Plug Cap.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/409516-massey-ferguson-1710-tlb-hydraulic.html?highlight=#post5366618

 

[jonathancase]

I read that thread. It contains no explanation why this happened, and no satisfactory solution. AGCO replied by saying to contact my dealer and ask him to "create a Tech Connect case with Service".

Greetings, fellow MFers:

I believe I am the OP for the 'sight glass' thread dating back a few years. My normal disclaimer, I am not an engineer, nor do I have significant experience as a mechanic. I can, however, tell you how (for the past 2 years, at least) stopped any further pop-outs of the sight-glass while in operation.

First, I always allow a 10-15 minute warm up period before using my GC1705. Most of my usage (coming up on 800 hours since 2013) is mowing-related, or towing a trailer around the property when clearing brush, etc. My experience with sight-glass pop-outs and subsequent loss of HST fluid (at least 6 occurrences in the first 3 years)… it always happened when mowing on an uphill grade and usually within the first 10-15 minutes after engine start.

Second, after two pop-outs occurring in the same day (highly frustrating), I decided to improvise in hopes of getting my yard mowed completely for that one day. After the second pop-out, I took apart the sight glass (basically just a plastic sheath that surrounds the glass and provides a contact patch when inserted into its proper position.) I trimmed a small, thin strip of duct tape (yes, that duct tape... no rubber bands), and wrapped it along the inside edge of the plastic sheath... just enough thickness to increase the pressure of the contact patch against the metal when re-inserted. I slid the sheath (with duct tape intact) back around the sight glass and re-inserted... then re-filled the fluid.

Tapping on my wooden desk to minimize jinx risk, so far, I've had no further pop-outs. Duct-tape creativity from the hills of east TN. Gotta love it, until it doesn't work any more.

JC in Tennessee

 

[RalphVa]

If it is like the round, useless one on my JD 2025R, I'd just find a big bolt and tap for it and screw it in to plug the hole. The one on the 2025R is only useful if you have 2 people to see when you've gotten to the glass. Cannot tell once you pass it. Better off to just stick a stick in there and measure to see where you find the level. If down at least 2 or 3 inches, it's good.

Ralph

 

[MF RED in MT]

Greetings, fellow MFers:

I believe I am the OP for the 'sight glass' thread dating back a few years. My normal disclaimer, I am not an engineer, nor do I have significant experience as a mechanic. I can, however, tell you how (for the past 2 years, at least) stopped any further pop-outs of the sight-glass while in operation.

First, I always allow a 10-15 minute warm up period before using my GC1705. Most of my usage (coming up on 800 hours since 2013) is mowing-related, or towing a trailer around the property when clearing brush, etc. My experience with sight-glass pop-outs and subsequent loss of HST fluid (at least 6 occurrences in the first 3 years)… it always happened when mowing on an uphill grade and usually within the first 10-15 minutes after engine start.

Second, after two pop-outs occurring in the same day (highly frustrating), I decided to improvise in hopes of getting my yard mowed completely for that one day. After the second pop-out, I took apart the sight glass (basically just a plastic sheath that surrounds the glass and provides a contact patch when inserted into its proper position.) I trimmed a small, thin strip of duct tape (yes, that duct tape... no rubber bands), and wrapped it along the inside edge of the plastic sheath... just enough thickness to increase the pressure of the contact patch against the metal when re-inserted. I slid the sheath (with duct tape intact) back around the sight glass and re-inserted... then re-filled the fluid.

Tapping on my wooden desk to minimize jinx risk, so far, I've had no further pop-outs. Duct-tape creativity from the hills of east TN. Gotta love it, until it doesn't work any more.

JC in Tennessee

Maybe MF will generate a service procedure repair and give you credit for this repair, good job.

KC

 

[MidwestSCUT]

Update: AGCO recommends to use updated part 3606585M1 (this part does not have H/L markings) with Loctite 5910. This is apparently a known problem with the GC1700 series.