[Farmall] Hydraulic Pump

[Dale]

During?a recent oil & filter change, I probed into the oil drain plug hole?to see if there was any metal in the pan, only to find a rather large washer (which I was able to pull out)!? A local mechanic identified it as the lock washer (about 1" with a locking tab on the inside edge) from the hydraulic pump.?Since we have a belly mower installed,?he asked if the "Touch Control" was working.? I answered "yes" and he said just keep using it until it quits working.? THEN have it fixed.? Another mechanic said he would fix it now, since it could damage something (he mumbled!).? What should I do?

Dale Finch