Just an update FWIW...
I haven't heard from NH yet, regarding me splitting the tractor or returning it for another. I sent the first letter by email, but I wonder if they even got it. The web site says 3-5 days for a reply /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
So last Friday I sent another letter, in the mailbox this time. If I don't get an answer by the end of this week, I'll call them.
I had no choice but to put back together what I had already taken apart. With all this snow we've been getting here, I needed the tractor to plow.
I'll say this though, I still hope NH allows me to split it to fix the leak if they won't exchange it for another tractor. The experience would satisfy my desire to learn more about these tractors, if nothing else.
Of course being somewhat analitic about doing the job myself also plays a role too /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif