Repair Hydraulic Leak (O-ring Replacement)
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How to properly lubricate and maintain your Bush hog (rotary cutter) Tractor Hydraulic Repair Job
What happens here
The farmer removes the hydraulic fitting from the cylinder. Upon inspection, he discovers that the leak is caused by a broken rubber O-ring within the 'set nut' (which he clarifies is actually the part that tightens the fitting, not a set screw). He replaces the damaged O-ring with a new one. Then, he reassembles the fitting onto the hydraulic cylinder, ensuring it is snug but not overtightened.
Goal: Stop the hydraulic leak by replacing the faulty O-ring and reassembling the fitting.
Tools and materials
- Gloves — Protecting hands
- Rag — Cleaning up hydraulic fluid
- Wrench set — Removing and installing the hydraulic fitting
- New rubber O-ring — Replacing the broken seal in the hydraulic fitting