Been using a 1991 430 for the past couple of summers for mowing. As of late, I'm going through a ridiculous amount of hydraulic fluid - about a quart over a couple of hours. I just pulled the fender pan off and moved the fuel tank aside so I can start to clean things up and locate the leak. I have two questions as of now. Probably more as I get deeper into it.
First, I see that the upper tube for the sight glass has broken off right next to the nipple on the top of the transmission. If I'm mowing on bumpy ground, could I be losing that much fluid there?
Second, The the overflow hose from the fuel filler neck - it is also broken and I was planning to replace it while I have things apart. It appears to have just been laying on top of the fuel tank. Is that correct? I would have expected it be routed to drain to the ground.
First, I see that the upper tube for the sight glass has broken off right next to the nipple on the top of the transmission. If I'm mowing on bumpy ground, could I be losing that much fluid there?
Second, The the overflow hose from the fuel filler neck - it is also broken and I was planning to replace it while I have things apart. It appears to have just been laying on top of the fuel tank. Is that correct? I would have expected it be routed to drain to the ground.