Leakin' up by the front wheel

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Deadhead

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Kubota
Leakin\' up by the front wheel

Hey y'all,

I have had better luck with the 'grey' L1-24 they snookered me into than I have with my internet connection (knocking on wood). I have determined that the comparable American models of this beast are the L2350 and L2650 4WD.

I have experienced some leakage, which I believe to be hydraulic fluid from the assembly on which the front wheels pivot. I was of a mind to simply accept this as part of tractor life as it seems to be part of skidder & loader life (at least with the equipment I have used). Now I am leaking more and the idiot light comes on after moderate-heavy loader usage. Nobody knows how to check the levels on this thing and there is NO DIPSTICK. I have done an exhaustive search and it is official. No stick on the thing anywhere. I have resorted to observing the level on the shaft and when the light goes off to determine what is accepatable operating range.

Anyway, my question is - is this an 'O' ring seal that I can replace without trailering "Orange Sunshine" 100 miles round trip to the dealer/ or do I bite the bullet and take 'er in? Just thought I would ask before I dove in and got into something I wished I had not messed with.

The voice of experience.
 
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Re: Leakin\' up by the front wheel

Hey Deadhead...

I have a L2850 and my "filling port plug" (located on the left side of the front axle) also has a level gauge attached. Unfortunately, my front axle is also leaking (very lightly...)...


Billboe
 
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Re: Leakin\' up by the front wheel

I too have a very small leak on the front axle of my b2710.
 
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Re: Leakin\' up by the front wheel

if you are talking about fluid lev. in front diff. it should be around the axle shaft you can put a stick or something in the fill hole to see where the oil level is. another thing is call the dealer before you hall it in they might not work on grey mkt. tractors
 

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