T554 leaking fluid

[mackeyr14]

Hey guys. Yesterday I noticed a few small oil spots under my T554 Hydrostatic. It was tough to figure out where it was coming from but it looked like hydro fluid. Not sure if it is related to the weather change here in Iowa. We have had weeks of above freezing at day and below freezing at night. Has anyone out there had any leaks from their TYM yet? It only has 189 hours on it. Thanks.

 

[Tiptoo]

Funny you ask...we just had a hard freeze the other day, about 16°, and I had failed to put my tractor in my heated shop. It was in another out building without heat but with concrete floors. I keep the floor clean and an eye out for spots. Sure enough there was a puddle. Mine smelled like diesel and was covering the engine side where the fuel filter is. Can the water separator freeze and force a spray of diesel out of somewhere?? I've since searched for winterization tips and possible similar circumstances without success. This is my 1st winter with mine. 80hrs.

Left front knuckle seal is leaking too.

 

[Tiptoo]

I've since put it in my shop. I'll take pics when I get home tonight. It covered the loader arm and valve, the fuel filter area, and was dripping off the frame.

 

[Tiptoo]

The dampness from my leak doesnt show in pictures. Appears to be coming from somewhere higher than the fuel filter.

 

[thepumpguysc]

Theres ALL SORTS of winter additives to put in the fuel..
They made'm for a reason..
Just go to your local parts store or Walmart & have a look..
Most/ a lot of people use Power Service winter blend additive.. Probably because its found everywhere..
Once u put it in the tank.. RUN the engine so it gets dispursed into the fuel system..
Just adding it to the tank wont do ANYTHING for you, without running the engine..
Good luck w/ your problem..