Mowing Need help with water in gearbox.

[csharpe5097]

I have a 10 year old JD brush hog and i changed the gear oil and the seal last year. I brush hogged an acre today and found that the gearbox already had water in it. What can i do to keep water out. Thanks for your help.

 

[Tx Jim]

Is the gearbox breather not plugged with dirt?

 

[RoyJackson]

If you store you cutter outside, suggest you put a cover over the gearbox.

 

[csharpe5097]

Is that the bronze fitting on top. I will check it. Thanks

 

[jcalla]

Pack gearbox with standard grease.

JPC

 

[kuboman]

It will draw water in through the vent, or through the seals sometimes best is to cover it from the weather.:thumbsup:

 

[csharpe5097]

Thanks all. I changed gear oil and replaced seal. I will cover it when stored.