Vent on 548gIII

[Nemologger]

Noticed a little oil on my frame where it pivots. I took panel off...up under where the winch, blade, grapple controls are there is a canister that looks like a silver fuel filter. It is right above the valve body. It looked like the oil had dripped out of it. Anyone know what this canister type thing is?

[Brleclaire]

It's the transmission breather filter. The line should go to the tranny. Can't remember exactly where it hooks on transmission but its on top.

[Nemologger]

Ok thanks for the reply...I looked it up in my book

[Gadrock]

If it is not a breather...I am thinking it inclined to think it to be a hydraulic accumulator. That is a device that stores hydraulic power or allows for a cushion against hydraulic surge, as when a skidder is travelling across a severe bump and the load in the grapple would make a serious shock energy requirement.

David G

Carry on