A damaged oil seal lets oil leak out and dirt get in. This can eventually lead to expensive components being destroyed and a huge repair bill.

What May Happen

• Oil gets on the clutch plates or brakes, causing the clutch or brakes to slip and the vehicle to stop badly.

• The engine or gearbox may go wrong at the wrong time, in the middle of a critical job.

• The oil in the engine, gearbox or axle will leak, and the loss will not be compensated.

• The platform and/or brakes are filled with oil, which is dangerous to work on.

• A small seal costs little, but ignoring it can mean repairs worth thousands.

• A damaged seal permits dirt and water to enter and pollute the oil.

• If the oil level is low, the parts will generate more friction and heat.

• The bearings, gears and shafts wear out a lot faster.

What You Should Do

• Check under the tractor for wet areas.

• Regularly inspect and adjust oil levels.

• Change the seal immediately if there is a leak.

• Always get parts from an authorized mechanic.

Fixing a seal early is cheap and quick. Delaying it is expensive and risky. Treat even a small drip as an early warning sign.