Smell Hydraulic Fluid??

[Henro]

I had the same question last year after getting my tractor.

I still smell that smell sometimes when using the loader.

No doubt in my mind it is normal...I have learned to expect it and don't worry about it at all. I have 250 hours on my tractor now...in just over a year.

 

[fishman]

Thanks Bird, I'll check that out when I get home. That makes sense at least.

 

[valkman]

Me too! - It seemed to get worse on my Kubota L3130 after my 50 hr service. But I couldn't find any leaks. I just rolled a 100 hr, and learned to live with it. It does seem worse when backing up as well.
I think everyone is right - it has to be the vent.

 

[Glenn9643]

Well, there's comfort in finding out that others have noticed it too. I'm fairly new to the FEL and didn't have any idea if the smell was "normal" or not. Thanks for the replies.

 

[Typhoon]

Thank goodness!! I have been smelling it every now and then too since I got my tractor new! And only when im using the loader. Im glad its normal. I have been a little worried about it at times, but could not for the life of me find any leaks!
-Brad