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A 'quick fix' that took 3+ hours...

687 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  ImWrknOnIT  
#1 ·
Late last mowing season I developed a hydraulic leak on my 4016PS. I never got around to digging into it this winter, so it sat there in the shop slowly oozing oil with the help of gravity.

I dug into it this past Sunday. In less than two minutes I located and resolved the leak! The hydraulic system filter had vibrated loose almost a full turn.

Then I spent the next 3+ hours getting all the accumulated oil, grease, and grime off of the tractor.

I should have checked the filter at the first sign of a leak and saved a lot of cleaning. Live and learn.
 
#3 ·
k0jdd,
I have a '92 4016 and lived in 2 states were "COLD" is only -4 to -10 F for maybe 24 hours or so. Twice in each state the aluminum male ends have contracted enough to require maybe 1/2 to full turn more on the worm clamp screws to stop slow leaking from this filter circuit in the tower. Now I retighten these every Fall. Don't know if clamp is loosening from expansion/contraction during mowing season or just contraction during cold but either way it's "Dynamic". Have not found filter loosening but will check more thoroughly from now on.
-All the Best
 
#4 ·
k0jdd,
I have a '92 4016 and lived in 2 states were "COLD" is only -4 to -10 F for maybe 24 hours or so. Twice in each state the aluminum male ends have contracted enough to require maybe 1/2 to full turn more on the worm clamp screws to stop slow leaking from this filter circuit in the tower. Now I retighten these every Fall. Don't know if clamp is loosening from expansion/contraction during mowing season or just contraction during cold but either way it's "Dynamic". Have not found filter loosening but will check more thoroughly from now on.
-All the Best
A few bucks invested in constant tension hose clamps will eliminate that issue.

Bob
 
#5 ·
"A few bucks invested in constant tension hose clamps will eliminate that issue.
Bob "
Bob, on a fixed income. I invest in about 2 to 4 beverages🍺🍺🍺🍺, hide from others in the house 🤐🤫 and walk around the machine & tighten clamps when getting ready for winter BUT your point is well-taken.🤠