Is this a vent 312-H

[Detector 72]

I was curious,  in the photo left of the fuel line, is this a vent for the transmission? I cannot see where the tube leads... Thanks

[Detector 72]

I plan on temporary plugging it while I did some cleaning in this area as a precaution.  If it is a vent I may need to put some screen wire over it to keep dirt dobbers out

[312Hydro 473]

That is your lift cable tube. No need to plug it as it should be open. A cable runs through it for lifting a tiller,hitch,etc. My 312h came with the tube from the factory also. The cable attaches to the lifting bell crank in the front,passes through the tube and attaches to a "rock shaft" under the seat. Bonus points if the rockshaft is there. I added mine when I got a tiller. 

[Detector 72]

Well I'd never guessed that! Learn something new everyday... It only come with a bracket that attached to the rear with 4 bolts which I took off and hung up in my shop, the previous owner used it for plowing snow, I guess the hitch could be used for plows as well, some of the hitch can be seen in this pic. Thanks 

[312Hydro 473]

That hitch works for the snow plow frame and  for mounting the tiller. Don't lose it ,pricey to replace,about 50.00. Glad to help.

[Detector 72]

I gotta good laugh out of thinking it was a vent.. Lol! 

[312Hydro 473]

Well, it does look like a vent! 

[Detector 72]

Yea it does, I looked at the Eaton manual and didn't see it any where and had me puzzled so I figured I'd ask. I'll be sure to hang on to that hitch for any future attachments. Later I would like to get a receiver type hitch so I can haul my trailer, I've seen a few that attaches the same as this one on eBay, I think a member makes them but not sure. Much thanks

Edited August 22, 2016 by Detector

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Tube is on the lift page

https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/31-12ke01-312-h-toro-312-h-garden-tractor-1990/hydrostatic-lift-linkage-312-h-416-h/

 

Garry

[SylvanLakeWH 24,175]

2 hours ago, Detector said:

Yea it does, I looked at the Eaton manual and didn't see it any where and had me puzzled so I figured I'd ask. I'll be sure to hang on to that hitch for any future attachments. Later I would like to get a receiver type hitch so I can haul my trailer, I've seen a few that attaches the same as this one on eBay, I think a member makes them but not sure. Much thanks

 

Look under Vendors on Home Page - "Rupprechts Welding and Fab "The Hitch Guys"". I bought one of the ones that slips on to the standard hitch with a single bolt - before I knew about The Hitch Guys...It "works" but only for light duty stuff. From what I've seen and read on this forum - The Hitch Guys' stuff is way better...

[Detector 72]

Another question, I'm tearing it down to the frame... in the pic above there are 2 bolts securing this bracket to the Eaton, one is under the cable tube/the other has a fuel line hold down. Do the threads stop or do they go straight through into the case? 

3 minutes ago, Detector said:

Another question, I'm tearing it down to the frame... in the pic above there are 2 bolts securing this bracket to the Eaton, one is under the cable tube/the other has a fuel line hold down. Do the threads stop or do they go straight through into the case? 

If so do the threads require any type of thread sealer? Thanks!!

[cleat 4,987]

I put a little liquid teflon on mine making sure none is on the end of the bolts.

 

If no sealant is used you can get a little oil leakage there.