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Old 06-02-2020, 08:44 AM
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I have a small leak on this tube too, its at the joint on the bottom into the transmission.

Im going to try to tighten a bit first but how much oil will i lose if i open that fitting to remake the joint? Do i have to drain the oil to make this repair?
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Old 06-02-2020, 09:24 AM
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You will loose it all if you take that apart.
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Old 06-02-2020, 09:38 AM
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thanks, upon closer inspection I think the leak is higher. Its not the filter though and I read about the cork gasket, i bet thats my problem. Hopefully I can find directions on how to do this without splitting the tractor... if thats even possible (CC149 with hydro lift for cutting deck).
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Old 06-02-2020, 10:39 AM
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I have done my 109 without splitting , it can be done , take the tunnel cover off and pull it all out the top, if I remember I think the brake linkages need to come apart to clear the way to remove the hydro unit, pull filter and piping to drain as much as possible !
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I can find directions on how to do this without splitting the tractor...
Go to the Technical Library Section and download the Chassis Service Manual.
It is loaded with a lot of valuable information.
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clean the area well on the front and above the tube.
Then dust some talcom or foot power all over that area.
The fluid will leave a trail in the dust and lead you right to the leak.
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I have it pretty well cleaned up prior to discovering the leak and I think I can narrow it down to the gasket. Theres a circular mark cast into the axle directly above the bottom fitting on the tube. I believe the gasket is right above it out of site. That area was saturated with oil so its certainly coming from above. I can rule out the fittings on the tube, the valves and the filter by site.

Is there any other possible leak points that are out of site from the tunnel?

Somewhere I read that it wasnt possible to do it without splitting the tractor on the 149 if it has the hydraulic lift for the deck?
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SECOND TIME.....!

"Go to the Technical Library Section and download the Chassis Service Manual.
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of course i have the service manual
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There is also that top cover gasket in the vicinity. Is that gasket prone to failure?

Also, does that cork gasket between the pump and rear end tend to leak when their is a load on the tractor? My leak seems kind of intermittent, it doesnt drip when sitting for a few days but perhaps only after heavy use. Like last week I noticed a small drip on the cardboard where I have it parked.... now after a few days its no longer dripping. Makes me wonder how long I should wait to tear into it right at the start of the mowing season.
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