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Diagnose Hydraulic Leak

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How to properly lubricate and maintain your Bush hog (rotary cutter) Tractor Hydraulic Repair Job

What happens here

The farmer identifies a hydraulic fluid leak on one of the cylinders of the John Deere tractor's grapple attachment. He starts the tractor and operates the grapple to clearly show the hydraulic fluid dripping from a specific fitting on the cylinder. This confirms the location and nature of the leak.

Goal: Locate and confirm the source of the hydraulic leak on the grapple.

Tools and materials

  • Grapple attachment — The attachment showing the hydraulic leak
  • John Deere 5065 E tractor John Deere — To operate the hydraulic system and reveal the leak