Poll - 2210 top link plate leak

[JDFANATIC]

I thought I sneaked by this one, but at 277 hrs. and after some heavy 3PH work I've got this:



Looks like I'll be talking to my dealer on Monday . . .

 

[Chris2520]

JDF , it looks like just a seal on the PTO shaft , why dont you just replace it yourself and save the money. looks like the back plate comes right off...

Chris...

 

[JDFANATIC]

JDF , it looks like just a seal on the PTO shaft , why dont you just replace it yourself and save the money. looks like the back plate comes right off...

Chris...

Chris,

I took that pic last night after finishing a long day (spread 210 yards of top soil) with the 2210 and a New Holland x565) -- btw, in some ways the 2210 was more productive than the skid steer, although the 565 did have a bigger bucket. Anyway, I need to look at it more closely. However, if you read this post from the beginning, you'll see that it is the top link plate that flexs and leaks down over the pto shaft etc. There is also notes about special sealants etc. So, I'm still going to visit my dealer. Though my tractor will be out of warranty, I'll bet if this is the dreaded top-link problem, he'll still take care of me.

 

[adb_11]

Hello! Long time reader on this site, however not a member until recent. I have a 2005 John Deere 2210 with 170 hours and no leaks. I also use the three point often. Love all the info here and look forward to participating!

 

[Chris2520]

Chris,

I took that pic last night after finishing a long day (spread 210 yards of top soil) with the 2210 and a New Holland x565) -- btw, in some ways the 2210 was more productive than the skid steer, although the 565 did have a bigger bucket. Anyway, I need to look at it more closely. However, if you read this post from the beginning, you'll see that it is the top link plate that flexs and leaks down over the pto shaft etc. There is also notes about special sealants etc. So, I'm still going to visit my dealer. Though my tractor will be out of warranty, I'll bet if this is the dreaded top-link problem, he'll still take care of me.

I understand. I should have read the post more closely.
It would be great if the dealer would take care of this for you..

Chris....

 

[JDFANATIC]

Update. Spoke to my dealer yesterday and the service mgr. called today. They are now replacing the gasket with a flexible sealer. Since I'm coming up on a 300 hour hydrostatic fluid change anyway (I'm switching to a synthetic blend), I'm going to remove and reseal the top plate myself. The service mgr. asked me to put a straight edge on the plate to make sure it isn't somehow warped. Anyway, I'll post some pics when I get it apart.

Maybe I'll be the last 2210 owner to experience this!