S250.The drive shaft seal of the hydrostatic pump.

[nester]

Hello. To change the seal, you must remove the hydrostatic pump? Or enough to remove the pulley from the shaft and there is access to the seal?

 

[Bobcatdan]

I've done it 873s, but it was tight. Those don't leak normally. I would pay very close attention to bearing play. I didn't think I had any play to worry about, but the seal lasted only 10 hours or so. Customer traded it in on a 650.

 

[nester]

I've done it 873s, but it was tight. Those don't leak normally. I would pay very close attention to bearing play. I didn't think I had any play to worry about, but the seal lasted only 10 hours or so. Customer traded it in on a 650.

Today replaced the seal. As it turned out very easy. As I was expecting, the hydrostatic pump need not be removed. Just remove the drive belt and pulley.