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Gilbert in IL. 11-04-2009 10:09:10 206.83.23.139 108532 Report to Moderator	...through the right side inspection hole, is there or is there not suppose to be a stream of fluid coming down from the top? I`m getting conflicting stories here. I`ll admit, I don`t know the circulation route of the fluid, but just wondered if this was right or not? The tractor is a TO35. Thank you in advance! Gilbert [Reply]   [No Email]
DavidP, South Wales 11-04-2009 12:14:06 78.150.26.105 108534 Report to Moderator	Hello, In a word 'no'. In a perfect system all oil should be returned to the pump and then into the casing. Nothing is perfect least of all when it starts wearing. Have you tried to isolate the source by using a small flashlight and a mirror to see as far as you can towards the top? The most likely place for the leak is the lift piston and housing in the hydraulic cover. A very small leak would be acceptable but if it reduces the lifting capacity or the arms drop immediately that you switch the engine off then the leak is significant and needs to be investigated. Causes of the leak can be worn/scored piston and bore, cracked cylinder or blown O ring. David P   [Reply]   [Send Email]