Why is this leaking and what is it?

[ccsial]

Thanks for the input, I wish there was another way to check the fluid level because, as stated, the sight plastic stinks. The PTO engaging has been an issue since day 1. It starts with such force and makes such a loud CLANK that it just doesn't sound healthy, but the dealer said it was fine. I owned a green tractor before this one and its engagement was much less harsh.
Other than making a mess, is there any harm in having too much fluid and just letting it drain itself down to the appropriate level?

The sight glass has two issues. You can hardly see the level and they are prone to cracking. I've learned the slight difference to white and off white.

If you have to replace a cracked sight glass, drive the tractor up on some boards or bricks so it is tilted enough to remove it without oil loss. Don't over tighten it either. I have done mine once.

About the PTO, I am wondering, do you engage it without the clutch? If the L3800 is like my L3400 the engagement is controllable using the clutch. I engage mine at idle and slowly let the clutch out. After engagement I ramp up the throttle. Maybe the L3800 is different. Maybe you have a gear drive, mine is HST.

I would think being over full is not an issue because at one time Kubota had a fix for the L3400 ratchet noise on disengaging the PTO that called for filling the fluid to the top in order to dampen the sound.

 

[Bluegill2]

Thanks for the input, I wish there was another way to check the fluid level because, as stated, the sight plastic stinks. The PTO engaging has been an issue since day 1. It starts with such force and makes such a loud CLANK that it just doesn't sound healthy, but the dealer said it was fine. I owned a green tractor before this one and its engagement was much less harsh.
Other than making a mess, is there any harm in having too much fluid and just letting it drain itself down to the appropriate level?

Something isn't right with the way you are starting the PTO? It can't last long like that...

You do need to drain out the extra fluid. A bit over full is OK, but two gallons it way too much!

 

[Egbert]

Thanks for the info on the fluid dye. I absolutely cannot see the fluid level on my Kioti dipstick. I'll be changing fluid for the 50 hr in a few weeks, and will most certainly add dye.

 

[k0ua]

Bluegill the HST models have the cable and a tiny remote. lever up high by your right hip. the DT models have a big lever like yours nearer the floor. And I would recommend draining out the excess fluid, You need room for expansion when the fluid gets hot.

 

[LD1]

cant help with the pto, but ditto what everyone said about the sight glass. get the fluil level back down is job #1

 

[k0ua]

Or - I don't know what the actual term is - a captive float bead in the sight glass.

Just sayin',
Z.

Yes I know what you are saying. My Kioti has a sight glass for the front axle, and it does have the "captive white bead" so even if you cant see the fluid you can tell if the bead is at the bottom (low fluid) or at the top (high fluid). There is a"bullseye" right in the center on the glass and the bead is supposed to be in the "bullseye".

 

[Bluegill2]

Bluegill the HST models have the cable and a tiny remote. lever up high by your right hip. the DT models have a big lever like yours nearer the floor. And I would recommend draining out the excess fluid, You need room for expansion when the fluid gets hot.

I figured something like that. Just another reason to like the DT.

 

[ritschner]

Yes I know what you are saying. My Kioti has a sight glass for the front axle, and it does have the "captive white bead" so even if you cant see the fluid you can tell if the bead is at the bottom (low fluid) or at the top (high fluid). There is a"bullseye" right in the center on the glass and the bead is supposed to be in the "bullseye".

Hey KOua does that Kioti sight glass have 3/4 npt thread? If so it may fit the Kubotas if it is not too deep. It would sure help to resolve the sight glass issue.

 

[hawkeye08]

I try to be a low rpms when engaging or disengaging my PTO. When engaging, I usually push the clutch, move the lever to engage, let the clutch out slowly and then increase rpms. When disengaging, I lower rpms and then move lever to disengage.

I would like a replacement vent hose (little rubber hook), anyone have a part number for the one the L3130? Thanks.

 

[k0ua]

Hey KOua does that Kioti sight glass have 3/4 npt thread? If so it may fit the Kubotas if it is not too deep. It would sure help to resolve the sight glass issue.

Unknown, but they dont look the same size at all.