What is this hole on the transmission for? (JD 5085E)

[bushhog28]

I'm about to put down a deposit on Tuesday for a 5085e. Would you recommend it?

 

[5030]

I'm about to put down a deposit on Tuesday for a 5085e. Would you recommend it?

If ya park on a dirt floor, why not. If on concrete.... Get another brand....lol

 

[tommygun]

if it was a vent you would think it would have some kind of a filter/ check valve to keep dirt and debris out.

 

[5030]

if it was a vent you would think it would have some kind of a filter/ check valve to keep dirt and debris out.

It's a baby tractor not a Ferrari

 

[1Lawman]

what puzzles me most is that it is a threaded hole..

 

[Clint S]

if it was a vent you would think it would have some kind of a filter/ check valve to keep dirt and debris out.

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Many times there is a cotter key in the hole. It is put in loose enough to jiggle around. This keeps the hole free of debris.

 

[Leejohn]

It's a bad seal or the gasket on front of trans, if it has one. Better get it fixed before you have to buy a new clutch.

 

[beenthere]

I've ran the tractor 3 times since I posted the OP, since my dealer won't be open until tomorrow.

The first time, I ran it about 30 minutes. No leaking.

The second time was about 1 hour, there was some dripping afterwards.

Ran today for about 2 hours, no dripping.

I think we should hold tight and not speculate, as the last Magicman reported on Sept 1, no leak.

And the serviceman was going to check it out maybe next week.

 

[sixdogs]

I'm about to put down a deposit on Tuesday for a 5085e. Would you recommend it?

No problem with it. Buy the tractor, use it and have fun.

 

[tommygun]

so dirt wont hurt baby tractors