2021 Kubota BX23s - strange plastic/rubber pieces around hydraulic strainer

[david2020]

Hello, this is my first post.

I was doing my 50hr maintenance on my BX this weekend. When I removed the transmission oil, filter and strainer, I noticed some strange pieces of gray plastic/rubber parts around the hydraulic strainer (see attached pictures). So far, I haven't noticed anything strange with the tractor, but this does not look normal and seems concerning.

The tractor has been mostly used for mowing grass on my property (~1 acre), and the occasional loader and backhoe work (moving topsoil, compost, planting a few trees).

Has anyone seen something like this before and know what might have caused it?

When I purchased the tractor (April 2021), I had the dealership install a third function valve for the front loader. I haven't hooked anything to it yet. I am wondering if it has something to do with that?

Cheers,
David

 

[hagrid]

Normal.

 

[david2020]

Normal.

Thank you for your reply, this is a relief. Do you know where it's from?

 

[Fordtech86]

Do you know where it's from?

It’s the sealant used for the case housings,etc .

 

[david2020]

It’s the sealant used for the case housings,etc .

Thanks for the details. This would be extra sealant, it shouldn't cause any leaks?

 

[whitetiger]

Thanks for the details. This would be extra sealant, it shouldn't cause any leaks?

It is just the sealer that squeezed out of the joints during assembly. It is normal and it will not cause any leaks.

 

[david2020]

It is just the sealer that squeezed out of the joints during assembly. It is normal and it will not cause any leaks.

Makes sense, thank you for the explanation.