JD 950 transmission too hot?

[jsec]

I bought a circa 1980 JD 950 with manual transmission that I use to mow pasture with a 5 foot rotary cutter. After mowing for awhile the transmission housing gets so hot I can't hold my hand on it. This doesn't seem normal. The hydraulic resevior is full and the fluid is clear. What could be the cause?

 

[ScottAR]

My 1050 does the same thing... has since '87 when we got it...

As long as the light on the dash isn't on and the radiator/grills are clear, I just watch it when wearing shorts. Gets a might hot on the lower legs if you bump it. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[DK35vince]

Its normal for the transmission housings to get to hot to hold your hand on.