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Leak from drive motor

I have this truck, and it appears to be leaking hydraulic fluid out of the brake and of the drive motor.
The Crown dealer in South Florida must do a good job because we do not get many of them in the shop here.
Does this sound right?
Is the drive unit running in hydraulic oil?
Is this a common issue?

TIA
  • Posted 12 Mar 2024 00:57
  • By SunnyWrench
  • joined 19 Dec'17 - 26 messages
  • Florida, United States
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I know the drive motor does not should not have any oil in it however, this one does I have a breakdown, but I do not see a seal. What keeps the oil from getting in the drive motor is my question?
  • Posted 14 Mar 2024 05:39
  • By SunnyWrench
  • joined 19 Dec'17 - 26 messages
  • Florida, United States
Working for retirement
The drive motors itself should have no fluid in it. Only the gear box and brake should have fluid.
  • Posted 12 Mar 2024 01:38
  • By DyslexicNerd_01
  • joined 13 Jun'23 - 222 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
Well, I do have a brake issues however, right now I'm concerned with the leak which appears to be coming out of the rear of the drive motor
  • Posted 12 Mar 2024 01:36
  • Modified 12 Mar 2024 01:49 by poster
  • By SunnyWrench
  • joined 19 Dec'17 - 26 messages
  • Florida, United States
Working for retirement
The brakes are part of the hydraulic system and run hydraulic oil. There are 2 bleeding screws on the top of each brake, they possible could be open. The brakes are not super hard to take apart if it is an internal issue. I've never seen a lift with an internal brake leak. Otherwise the drive unit runs gear oil on the opposite side of the drive unit by the wheel
  • Posted 12 Mar 2024 01:33
  • Modified 12 Mar 2024 01:34 by poster
  • By DyslexicNerd_01
  • joined 13 Jun'23 - 222 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States

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