DK45 Hydraulic Leak

[Coyote machine]

It doesn't matter that you didn't buy the hose from where you bought the tractor. Your closest dealer is now your dealer, by circumstance. Document your purchase and start with the dealer you bought the hose from. Ask for replacement cost of the line and something for your time and see what happens. Make your best case first and work down from there in case they deny the 'labor part'.

 

[steve0413]

Good news. The dealer agreed that it appeared to be a defect. However, I didn't ask anything for my time. Don't want to get too greedy. Thanks for all the help.

 

[Coyote machine]

Warranty specifically excludes any coverage for time lost, etc. They'd kick it to the weeds if you asked.

 

[gmsssi]

You musta did the same thing I did my first year with my DK45s. I ran over a stump, demolished the hydro filter, loosened a fitting (leaking), and pulled off the antifreeze drain line.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/65823-now-i-did-hydraulic-filter.html