Mystery O-ring on FEL piston near bucket?

[Sniggle]

Soon I will stop making so many new posts, I promise.

I was just looking over my tractor, and I noticed a rubber O-ring that was around the piston shaft between the bucket and the hydraulic piston. I am guessing that it belongs just inside the end of the piston body, and somehow worked its way out.

My first inclination was to gently press it back into the piston main body and hope it stays there (I may help clean the piston shaft?). But I figured I would ask all of you first.

Is this an unusual occurance? Does it have any implications for the life of the hydraulic element? Should I just try to reseat it into the head of the piston body?

Thanks again.

 

[KennyV]

That was placed on the rod before painting, they are usually removed before delivery. Don稚 worry about it. Cut it off. KennyV

 

[Sniggle]

Kenny,

Thanks...that makes sense as there is some paint the exterior side. That sucker held on for quite a while in there before popping, almost 450 hours.

I will remove it and get on with work (once it stops raining).

 

[wushaw]

No it's not....it's a spare just in case you have a leak

Yea Kenny is correct