Question on casing

[SABULA FARMER]

This is going to difficult to explain, but today while plowing some snow from my driveway, I noticed some red stains in the snow where I was parked at. I thought that maybe it was hydraulic fluid and searched every fitting on the tractor.
When I looked under the tractor (2615 gear), I found no signs of liquid loss. I did discover something that has me concerned. On the left side of the case that houses the tranmission fluid, I found a small hole just above one of the bolts. It was oval in shape. I know that there are other holes in the casings for different things, but this one is not normal. I wanted to take a photo of it, but I could not get a good angle on it. Nothing is leaking at the present time, however there is no reason for a hole to be in this location....
Has anyone ever heard of this before?

Sabula Farmer

 

[wallace]

Your trans fluid should not be red anyway.
The only fluid that is red would be fuel and thats only if you are buying non taxable fuel.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

I agree with you. The only thing that I can think of is the red grease that the dealer greased the FEL with. I think that when the hydraulic cylinders get warm, the snow and grease mix together and then drip.
I am more concerned with the hole that I discovered.



S.F.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Since no one knows about this...are there any tractor dealers that may know what this may be?

S.F.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Here is a picture of what I have going...if this works?

It is the small hole on top.

 

[RedRiver]

I wish I could help but I just sold my last 2 2615's on our lot Tuesday.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Does that look normal to you? I think it may be a bad casting. I hate to complain, but I think that since its on the transmission case, it could turn into a problem down the road.


S.F.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

More pics.

 

[RedRiver]

Have you tried emailing any of those pictures to your dealer?

It's hard for me to tell without a clear picture, and trust me I realize that's not an easy task. Maybe someone else with a 2615 can chime in.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

I told my dealer about it, and explained it to him. He is supposed to take a look at it sometime soon I hope.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Sorry it took me so long to go look but the tractor on my lot has the same hole. I don't know the purpose of it but it is there.

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Really?...the small hole above the threaded hole?
If that is the case, could this be like a breather hole?

S.F.

 

[bindian]

More pics.

From looking at these photos and the one you sent before, my best guess is a tooling hole. It would be only used in making the parts and would be blocked off by a gasket or some other means now. Looks like a rusty color around the hole. That reminds me of a weep hole found on water pumps. I would not worry about it. That is, as long as you don't find something leaking from it.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Here is a picture of what I have going...if this works?

It is the small hole on top.

In this photo it looks like it could be a pilot (tooling) hole for the bolt behind it, before the hole was enlarged to depth and tapped. It is just too hard to tell from the photo.
hugs, Brandi

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Yes SF I know which hole you mean and mine is a little rusty just like that one. I don't think it is anything to worry about. Relax and enjoy your tractor, it has a reputation for many many hours of trouble free operation.(I mean fun)

 

[SABULA FARMER]

You guys are awesome!, Thanks for the help. And yes MANY, MANY HOURS OF FUN!

 

[Maine_Polack]

Your trans fluid should not be red anyway.
The only fluid that is red would be fuel and thats only if you are buying non taxable fuel.

Not true....on my 6500 anyway. The power steering fluid is red, (ATF). I know, because I have a leak that has been there since shortly after purchasing. I did not worry about it, as it was very minor. I am now sorry that I let it go, because it has gotten worst and the fittings now have to be replaced.

 

[RedRiver]

There is also red dyed hyd/trans fluid. but it is not recommended to use in Mahindras per the MUSA techs.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Not true....on my 6500 anyway. The power steering fluid is red, (ATF). I know, because I have a leak that has been there since shortly after purchasing. I did not worry about it, as it was very minor. I am now sorry that I let it go, because it has gotten worst and the fittings now have to be replaced.

Funny you should mention the Power Steering. The ONLY warranty item I had in the first 3 years on my 6000 was the power steering resevoir had a leak. I believe it was the O-ring at the top of the unit, but they replaced the whole resevoir. No leak since. Check on top of your resevoir, you will find an Oring about 1" to 1 1/2" in dia. this may be your culprit....good luck!. BobG in VA