Testing the Warranty so Far so Good

[GeneD14]

Last weekend I was doing some heavy loader work and box blading with my M95 and after several hours I noticed an axle seal leaking oil. I looked like at least an ounce or so. I bought the 2005 model used last December and this is the first mechanical problem that I have noticed. I figure no way was this 4 year old tractor under any type of warranty so I pulled it into my iron shed and started the tear down. I took off the front tire, drained the rest of the fluid, un-bolted the differential, and degreased everything. To get to the seal you have to press out a bearing and the bevel gear. Not being confident that I could do it 100% correctly without a service manual I decided to drop it off at the dealer to change the seal.
Here is a picture of the front axle/differential assembly.

 

[GeneD14]

They had to special order the seal so it took 3 days for them to finish the job. I sent my wife in town to pick it up and I reluctantly asked her how much did they charge? I was guessing $200 to $300.
She said zero!!! The service manager said the M95 has a 5 year power train warranty so according to the original purchase date it has another year and a half left. Yippeeee!
That was music to my ears. When I bought the tractor I assume there was no warranty left.
What a pleasant surprise.