GC2310 Right Bucket curl Cylinder Leaking

[N1ST]

My tractor has 26 hours on it and after runing it just a bit in the cold (40F), I noticed the right loader curl is leaking a little. Is this normal in the cold? Should I have it replaced or wait 'til Spring. I'm not sure if the local dealer will truck it in for service for free. Should I consider taking the cylinder off and bringing it in for repair or replacement?

 

[chh]

Any significant leakage is not normal. According to my MF paperwork trucking is not included in the warranty. Some dealers may provide it under some circumstances. I would talk to them before pulling anything. My dealer has sent a mechanic to my place before so I wouldn't have to haul it. If they want you to pull it off it should be a fairly easy job.

 

[N1ST]

How about a tiny leak (a few drops) is that normal, or acceptable?

 

[chh]

If it squirts/drips every time you move the cylinder, it will most likely get worse. If you have quite awhile left on the warranty and are using it on a regular basis you could keep watching it to see. You really should never see drips around a properly working hydraulic cylinder, especially after only 26 hrs. Most likely a bad o-ring or a piece of contamination when assembled.