I've always had leaks to deal with since buying this machine.
I've replaced a lot of hoses and seals in the controls and cut down on the leaks.
BUT, the big (about 4 1/2 X 40 3/4) cylinder which extends the hoe is now constantly leaking. Not a drip, but a flow.
Upon close inspection I found that the original owner had beaten part of the collar out of round:
It looks like there are chisel marks by the red arrow.
Is there any such thing as a replacement end, or am I looking at a new cylinder? I've never replaced seals in a cylinder but it doesn't look like rocket science. With that end being shot, I don't see the point but I hat the mess and expense of all that fluid all over my future lawn.
I've replaced a lot of hoses and seals in the controls and cut down on the leaks.
BUT, the big (about 4 1/2 X 40 3/4) cylinder which extends the hoe is now constantly leaking. Not a drip, but a flow.
Upon close inspection I found that the original owner had beaten part of the collar out of round:
It looks like there are chisel marks by the red arrow.
Is there any such thing as a replacement end, or am I looking at a new cylinder? I've never replaced seals in a cylinder but it doesn't look like rocket science. With that end being shot, I don't see the point but I hat the mess and expense of all that fluid all over my future lawn.
