hydraulic oil on feed rollers

[BTS]

i have Timberwolf 150 and today have noticed a large amount of hydraulic oil on the feed rollers any idea what could be the cause of this (does it mean one of the motors is faulty ) works fine a part from this, recently had top up of hydraulic oil and needs a new hydraulic air filter. 

[Jase hutch]

Yes I would say the seals are leaking on a roller motor.

[Mick Dempsey]

4 minutes ago, Jase hutch said:

Yes I would say the seals are leaking on a roller motor.

But, how would that end up on the rollers? Surely it should be leaking out of the roller motor onto the ground?

[Jase hutch]

On a GreenMech if the roller motor seals fail , the oil would normally end up on the roller.

I don't know the TW150 but would imagine the failure would show up the same or are the motors mounted remotely from the rollers ?

[Mick Dempsey]

You’ve forgotten more than I know for sure.

 

But wouldn’t it have to travel along the shaft (horizontally) to cover the rollers themselves?
 

edit: on a TW the hydraulics motors are abutting the rollers themselves.

I was visualizing my Forst where there is a shaft between them.

Edited March 2, 2020 by Mick Dempsey

[BTS]

just taken the motors off and the bottom one has a dude seal 

[monkeybusiness]

Like this? 

Edited March 2, 2020 by monkeybusiness
Too many cool seals man!

[GA Groundcare]

12 hours ago, BTS said:

just taken the motors off and the bottom one has a dude seal 

Whilst you can re seal a motor. You'll find in most cases it'll only last a short period of time and then be back to square one. I don't think they are very expensive, Spectrum Plant will have them listed on their web shop.

[monkeybusiness]

Hydraulic motors are ridiculously cheap from Flowfit too. They’ll match whatever is fitted.

[Timberwolf Official]

The description of your issue strongly suggests that one of the roller hydraulic motors or associated hose / fitting  has developed a leak, as there are very few other ways of hydraulic oil making its way to the rollers.

 

It will require the guards removing and a thorough inspection to find the source of the leak. We recommend you get in touch with your nearest Timberwolf Dealer for assistance 

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