And then there is pressure washers....
Good points here about the moisture problems some have had and I think the lack of a vent on this axle is a serious oversight on JD's part but I'm leaving mine as-is until I have an issue. I just check the fluid often and change as scheduled.
Another way to get water all sorts of places it shouldn't be is the misuse of pressure (or power) washers. Clean tractors are nice and all but you can blow water right by seals with these things. If you use one on your tractor be carefull where you point it and keep the pressure down bellow "kill".
Kelly
Good points here about the moisture problems some have had and I think the lack of a vent on this axle is a serious oversight on JD's part but I'm leaving mine as-is until I have an issue. I just check the fluid often and change as scheduled.
Another way to get water all sorts of places it shouldn't be is the misuse of pressure (or power) washers. Clean tractors are nice and all but you can blow water right by seals with these things. If you use one on your tractor be carefull where you point it and keep the pressure down bellow "kill".
Kelly