Hydraulic smell - relocate vent?

[number9]

So I've read that the hydraulic fluid smell I get when using the FEL is most likely just the vent and I agree as I don't have any leaks that I've seen. I didn't smell it that much until doing the 50hr service and filling to Super UHD2.

But, where is this vent on the L3800? If possible I'd like to relocate / reroute it somewhere else. The puff of strong hyd smell when it's hot and humid and im sweaty and thirsty makes me sick to my stomach.

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[Bulldog]

I'm not sure on your tractor but my L3000 has the vent tube on the tranny fill cap. After loosing 2 or 3 of the little tubes I just happened to have some fuel line that was the same size as the vent. A couple feet of hose, 1 hose clamp and a few zip ties later my problem was solved. No more fluid smell unless the wind just happens to blow the wrong direction and I haven't lost the tube again either. Happy Happy Happy

 

[number9]

Anyone know where the vent is?

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