F Series Winter Storage

[cold1313]

Anyone store their F tractor with the deck flipped up during the winter to save room? The only issue I can see is the gearbox might leak for some reason.

I need to change the gearbox fluid in the spring anyway, so I might do this either way.

Just curious if anyone had any bad experiences storing that way?

 

[Pete6114]

I store mine flat, since i remove mine from the machine to install the Snow Blower, but i wouldn't hesitate leaving it flipped up. Just remove from PTO and you might want to remove the belt spring for the winter

 

[arto98607]

In mine, the 90 degree gearbox input and output shaft oil seals are identical and do not leak with the deck in either position.

I replaced all 4 tapered roller bearings and 2 oil seals last year just as a preventive maintenance due to minor slack in the bearings.

 

[greenrider1]

I store mine flat and roll it under my camper for the winter, where it's out of the way. I think you'd be fine storing it vertical. If the seals were to leak from storing it this way you'd probably have gear oil leaking during use also.

 

[AllDodge]

Don't see an issue if the deck is flipped up according to the manual. Disconnect the drive shaft and then flip it up. I to store mine flat, but also have enough room.

 

[628pm]

Store mine flat, but like was said earlier if it leaked while up it would probably leak while using it.