[CMB]

Good deal - glad it worked out and quickly too.

Thanks for keeping us posted.

I must say, as others have mentioned, that additive is a mystery. I didn't see it on my first change either.

 

[BombardierBomb]

I think that is the assembly lube they use in them. It mixes with the gearlube. I see that color when I drain the gearbox on new defenders.

 

[CanAmRancher1]

I wonder if someone gets carried away with it on some machines at the factory. All the new defenders I have done have had it. I can take pictures sometime when I get a new one in to service but that will be awhile because of the shortage around here to get a new machine.

Plus it is all steel needle and ball bearings in his gearbox and none of them or the gears are that color.

 

[Vwluca]

If it's engine oil, is it possible that there is a leak between the engine and back plate for the clutch cover 🙄
From factory there's suppose to be anti-seize behind on the shaft where the helix goes 🙄🙄🙄

just guessing 🤔