Fluid Leak

AMR · Feb 7, 2006

I have a BX23 with 34 hours and I have the plow on it right now. I noticed a couple drops of hydro fluid under the machine where the hoses to the quick attach and plow connect to the machine (the same spot the front loader connects). I have been watching them very carefully, it appears that after I run it for a while a drop of fluid forms on two of the quick attached couplings. I have taken them on and off, etc. and I can still see a drop form once in a while. Not really enough to reliably repeat but enough that in a weeks time a drop does form. Thoughts?

DmansPadge · Feb 7, 2006

It doesn't sound like it's much to worry about. There should just be o-rings in the quick connect and if the problem persists you could change the o-rings. Make sure your fittings are clean when you connect them to prevent future wear.

I also saw where you are planning on bringing it to the dealer for your 50 hour service. I'd let them know and I'm sure they wouldn't mind changing the o-rings out for you.

AntrimMan · Feb 7, 2006

Also some times one or more of the couplings are not tight enough on the lines.
Be sure you are confident where the leak is occuring before attempting a fix. At 34 hours I would hazard a guess that warranty would pay for any fix.
A drop every now and then is more of an aggravation than a serious problem.
I had a similar problem on my BH couplings that I ignored and it seems to have corrected itself strangely enough.

All the best,
Martin