Leaks on new GC2310

[DannyLobster]

So I got to play on my new ride. After a couple of hours I gave her a look over and noticed one hose on the loader appeared to be leaking. It felt tight though. How torqued should these fittings be? Is there a way to better locate the leak?
Of more concern was what I thought was a fair amount of fluid which appeared to be coming from the Hoe's control levers. Is this normal or expected?
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Thanks Dan

 

[DannyLobster]

So I got to play on my new ride. After a couple of hours I gave her a look over and noticed one hose on the loader appeared to be leaking. It felt tight though. How torqued should these fittings be? Is there a way to better locate the leak?
Of more concern was what I thought was a fair amount of fluid which appeared to be coming from the Hoe's control levers. Is this normal or expected?
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Thanks Dan

 

[Nik]

This is not normal. On a new machine you should have no leaks. I had a leak on a metal connector of my Fel line on a new Kubota B2410. This was a slow drip. I had no luck trying to tighten it. I called the dealer who promptly repaired it under warranty with no charge. I would let your dealer take care of the problem.

 

[Nik]

This is not normal. On a new machine you should have no leaks. I had a leak on a metal connector of my Fel line on a new Kubota B2410. This was a slow drip. I had no luck trying to tighten it. I called the dealer who promptly repaired it under warranty with no charge. I would let your dealer take care of the problem.

 

[JerryG]

I would say that they didn't get them on tight enough. Did you put a wrench on the hose that you said looked to be tight enough?

 

[JerryG]

I would say that they didn't get them on tight enough. Did you put a wrench on the hose that you said looked to be tight enough?

 

[DannyLobster]

Yes I did put a wrench on it and it felt tight but I have not run it since. I did not torque it.
There is definately more coming from the hoe control. I think I need to call my dealer. Isn't that what warrenties are for?

Dan

 

[DannyLobster]

Yes I did put a wrench on it and it felt tight but I have not run it since. I did not torque it.
There is definately more coming from the hoe control. I think I need to call my dealer. Isn't that what warrenties are for?

Dan

 

[JerryG]

Your dealer should take care of it for you. If it is real simple, sometimes it is just easier to do yourself. That is if it's only to tighten up a fitting a little. They can be over tightened and broke, so it would be better is the dealer did that. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[JerryG]

Your dealer should take care of it for you. If it is real simple, sometimes it is just easier to do yourself. That is if it's only to tighten up a fitting a little. They can be over tightened and broke, so it would be better is the dealer did that. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif