How To Change Hydro Fluid On A Craftsman Garden Tractor (Hydro-Gear)

[@chainsawchips]

I think this is the cleanest I've ever seen Elk Skins. Must have caught him on laundry day.

[@andyhamilton8940]

He changed the oil in his hoodie too.

[@victoryfirst2878]

NOW I know how to drain, fill, and oil filter change for my tractor. Thanks a bunch Taryl and Elk Skins. Learn something new every day.

[@johnaxsom4212]

Thank you! I’ve been searching for almost a year on how to change the fluid on this tractor with no luck

[@Neighborhoodgo2guy]

Elksins and Taryl= immediate thumbs up👍

[@bethany5438]

2:37

[@thomasdavidson7057]

Although I will never change oil on a tractor, your video was very entertaining and shows how versatile and knowledgeable you are. Small engine technicians like you are so important in fixing tools rather throwing them away..

[@Club-Thirty-Three]

Every Sunday is a Taryl fun-day. I thought this was a great educational and entertaining video with the Laurel and Hardy of small engine repair. Last weeks rework of the old Toro power-push mower was very good as well. I can't wait for the next fuel stabilizer test.

[@felixguzman6979]

Terrell thank you for that information on that craftman i'm sure we'll need it

[@AcerArtsOfficial]

This is hands down the best explaining on how to do this project thank you!! Craftsman aint gettin my money for these new plastic mowers, old ones are where its at

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

You need a video to figure this out?

[@AcerArtsOfficial]

@@Failure_Is_An_Option you need to put people down to feel better about yourself?

[@michaelfinney2160]

Excellent job ! More HST transmissions would last many years longer if serviced like this ! Have a Blessed Day

[@curtmazur5155]

Back to the good ole repair videos. I was getting tired of turd polishing

[@andrewnorris1514]

Gotta take it all in

[@NorthlanderMN]

Never knew elkskins was on KZbin. Love watching and learning. I’d rather watch the videos vs what’s on tv. I refuse to pay for cable tv and the junk toxic news. I’m in MN so I’ll be a while yet. I’m going to change the fluid on my JD Lt180 K46 transmission, filter, and clean magnets.

[@hunter7476]

Nice video taryl I have a lot of respect for the craftsman tractors 2010 and older I’ve never had one that needed major work they were always very good to me I’ve learned to change belts very quickly and do just about every repair at my shop we get a lot of craftsman and they are very easy to work on from what I’ve found

[@scottbryant2235]

Agreed. Mine is a '93, but I really need to do this!

[@hunter7476]

@@scottbryant2235 yeah it’s a good idea too

[@hunter7476]

@Lowpass76 pretty sure all of them are serviceable and you could drill and tap the reads into one and drain it if you find a transmission that is not serviceable

[@rudysmachado5747]

Heers a stoopid ques, duz this apply only to tractors, or can ya do on reg craftsmn sit-down mowers??😅 Great vids!👍🏼

[@hunter7476]

@@rudysmachado5747 I’m not responding to that first get done better spelling and grammar then we’ll talk

[@newsfan77]

I liked hearing the wise cracks from Elk Skins

[@deanmoore420]

Great job on changing the oil on the transmission👍

[@IHaveArrived]

I can appreciate the proper way you show of refilling through the vent tube. But if this was me in my garage, I would put a little oil in the filter, spin it on, and then pump the rest in through the overflow hole.

[@dougjones4007]

Elck Skins knows his 💩! He needs to be in more of your videos!

[@andrewnorris1514]

I have to admit when Taryl says Shut Up I crack up. On the last video when he told the Camera Man SHUT IT OFF ! He loves to rip on Elkskins

[@andrewnorris1514]

Love the videos no matter the content and that is because you guys are comedians. Laughter is very important.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

I like that tractor. I also like learning from Taryl and Elk Skins!

[@stacyg3802]

I read that in the manual too that the oil was supposed to last the life of the tractor. I couldn't find a number on my filter etheir so that was a big help. Thanks you guys!

[@lynnh7694]

When E-SKINS is involved, I know everyone was expecting a sand blaster to get it clean. Lol

[@andrewmantle7627]

Nuthin' like it. Thanks gents.

[@blademan175]

Thanks Taryl and Elkskins! I have same tractor, little newer bought it in 1998 and never changed it. I found filter right away on Amazon and will go to advance and get some oil. My vent hose sticks out the back a little…going to try putting an extension hose on it for fill and may not have to take off fender, thanks!

[@jmc5341]

Elk skins really grew on me. I love his choice of mowers ive been looking for one of those ever since I saw this video. We need more human shop rag!

[@FM60260]

I am just imagining Elk Skins driving home on that tractor. He doesn't even need indicators, when he is approaching a junction he can shout "TURNING LEFT, TURNING LEFT, TURNING LEFT"

[@danthemowermedic4444]

I have one of those older Craftsman mowers with a 6 speed high and low with reverse. My favorite tractors!!

[@georgehofgren6123]

Same... 2004 GT5000 here, which was the Last year they offered the 6spd (peerless) manual. It's virtually the exact same transmission as my 1970 Sears SS14 tractor (!). The only difference is they changed from a band brake to a disc. They're indestructible. Nothing against the Hydrogears in this video, but ALL hydrostatics are a joke compared to real gear-drive Manual transmissions (not cvt). As i said: 2004 was the last year any gear drive garden tractor could be purchased. Go find one; they're out there. Ignore the motor, easy to fix or repower. Don't buy throwaway yard machines ~

[@joetaverna5264]

Hey taryl love the new shirt your wearing and a very good video my friend God bless you your crew and all who believes and there's your Dinner

[@talontsi8213]

Very helpful video I was looking for how to change it but couldn’t find it thanks you guys

[@Nug0311]

My lawn tractor drain plug is stuck really good same type you have in this one. I already broke my impact bit and use pb blaster. I’m definitely going to try the hammer trick thanks

[@cabowabovhnut]

Can't wait to watch it when I get home!!!

[@billlovett4256]

Great video, could we use a outboard motor lower unit gear oil pump that you put on the bottle to attach to the drain hole and pump it up to the level hole instead of removing all those components. Like on the Hydrogear pumps on zero turns that you can use?

[@ProlificInvention]

That's a good idea

[@billlovett4256]

@@JM-yx1lm it's a mess no matter what, you just have to be fast and use you finger to stop it in between when you put the plug in like on an outboard motor.

[@ProlificInvention]

@@billlovett4256 Agreed, I've done it on many outboards-I think this might even be easier 😆

[@greywolfe1114]

WoW, I never knew you could so easily change out the tranny oil in that. Well, you do have to either drop the tranny or remove so much above it. But still rather easy process. However, With the manual saying good for life and your service recommendation saying every 200 hours, that is almost criminal of them. I have a Poulan Pro PRGT22H50D that has the 331-3000 hyrdro gear transaxle. For being a 2001 and getting it third hand used from my brother in which it came with a house he bought and sold years ago it still runs like a charm. However with watching yours and a couple other streamer with maintenance and rebuild vids, I think I have a bit to do to keep it running tip top. Thank you for your wonderful and entertaining how to vid.

[@officialjedimasterardean4598]

Ooh wow a old crapsman. I love your videos and skits.

[@honklerton732]

I love this channel! Another fun video to watch! Good job on the repair guys!!

[@googleuser6875]

Thanks a bunch for this one! I just got one of these, and read the downloaded manual about "no maintenance ". Glad I found it.

[@TheGodsrighthandman]

When an American says a Walmart is too far away, you KNOW they be living in the Boonies . . .

[@acetech9237]

I'll have you know sir! You..... Are ..... Absolutely correct 😂

[@jamesadams2333]

It’s nice when ya can fix stuff that manufactures hide. That’s planned obsolescence for ya. Well done on the video!

[@davidgrimes2745]

Thanks for this video. I just changed my fluid and purged, but now the tractor won't move at all. I have followed the purging steps, but still nothing. Any tips or ideas? I have tried tilting it and purging, turning off push-mode (that bypass valve), etc.

[@Hubjeep]

How reliable are those hydro's on those tractors?

[@Hubjeep]

@@JM-yx1lm Thanks! Fluid changes are satisfying to me, always change fluid/filters on my used equipment.

[@Thomas-ul3uy]

Anti-seeze on the lug bolt threads as well, helps out a bunch also.

[@bombidude]

Taryl so how much fluid went into the transmission around 45 ounces.. I have two of these tractors that need this service done... Thanks for making this video..

[@darrellepickering8433]

In the mid '80s Snapper came out with a lawn tractor. They had a problem with the rear wheels comin' loose. I've got 2 of those tractors, 1 for parts, that I did the stud cure to & never did have that wheel problem again. The next biggest problem was with the opposed B&S engine & oiling issues.

[@marcoroque5415]

Do you guys have a video of this tractor in how to adjust the motion control lever? Was cutting my grass tractor was fine and suddenly no reverse or forward.

[@EricHilton-m6v]

Thank you. Definitely walked me through how to do this.

[@markk4300]

Missing some Junior and Slippers! Nice to have Elkskins dabbling in repairs with Taryl.

[@georgedavidson7986]

Thanks I just inherited one of these with the same problem

[@StephenBiz]

Yep my craftsman lt3200 is doing this (manufactured by husk) mine is loud as crap lol and it makes the clutch petal even vibrate

[@ProlificInvention]

Can you spin the input pulley at very high RPMs and get a high output RPM at the output shaft on the hydrostatic transmissions? I'm making an electric boat motor and need a variable transmission for it that can handle up to 3000RPM input speed.

[@hunter7476]

You’d probably cook that transmission they aren’t made for that I don’t even really get what the heck your trying to do it sounds like a bad idea

[@ProlificInvention]

@@hunter7476 You could be right, I am utilizing an old lower end of a boat motor with an AGNI high power Axial gap flux DC motor which is capable of about 12hp currently. I'd like to be able to try and use a larger brass propeller which is about 15 lbs and 14" around the circumference of the blades, but would like to try a variable transmission preferably over the gear reduction unit I have currently.

[@art090342]

Hello Taryl. Your vudeos have really helped me. I did the rebuild kit on my cub cadet xt1 because the springs in the pump were busted. You mentioned that there was a part if you install it different from what it was the movement would be reveresed. well it happened because I did not remember which way it was. I had to redo it and now something went wrong an scratch that part. I can not find that part on Tuff Torq and i dont know what its called. Please help.

[@nbpt1000]

This is the first time I have ever seen a 7/16 bolt ever used. I always wondered who the heck designs with them?. Wheel bolts are common on German cars. Make a wheel hanger from 7/16-14 threaded rod or a long bolt. Much easier. Good and informative video. Thanks

[@corychamberlain1]

what kind of oil are you using? What's the common oil for hydrostatic mower rearends?

[@donaldstepp4850]

Can I fill through the level plug?

[@johnlorusso1835]

Elkskins!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ben-me9jy]

Great video guys! I enjoyed it. learned a lot. Cant wait for the fuel additive video!

[@TheTomar33]

What website did he find the information on the tractor?

[@austinglennkimmel8719]

I just here couple months ago change the oil in a 1970 Charger 12 automatic transmission and doing the research on what I can replace the oil or, I could find out I can use 10 W 30 and it took 5 quarts and I'm surprised that it took much because it does not look like it holds that much

[@andrewmantle7627]

Thanks Skins and TD.

[@Espi561]

Not sure if message went thru think I lost it ,well I have 1996 craftsman garden tractor 22.5 50 in.deck this morning shifted fine then in afternoon went to reverse then no forward and no reverse any idea checked a few areas already !

[@leepatton1180]

Fire it up !

[@stevesinkey9736]

I like using that Lucas oil treatment to, I heat it up first sometimes.

[@floydbarbour5098]

I would like to see how you have that lever coming from the front to the back to lift stuff up the hitch from the back lift thank you

[@independentthinker8930]

My cub cadet LT 150 transmission is starting to slip, about 240 hrs on it. Gonna try oil change

[@brianbanks3044]

great job guys...if it was my tractor, i would put some type of filler tube in it so I wouldn't have to take it all apart every time i changed the trans oil......and use full synthetic to make more time between changes

[@wandaellison4912]

😂

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

Taryl and Elk Skins together again!

[@bubbaseth1]

Thanks boys, just ordered the stuff to do mine

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Great information thank you for sharing

[@tinytim9453]

I have a 1998 Craftsman riding lawn mower with a 19 horse, hand controlled hydro, same color. What transmission do those have? I know it doesn't have a filter and can the fluid be done the same way as shown in the video?

[@Elkskinsmowerjunkyard]

on the lt1000 (assuming thats what you have) you have to pull trans out flip it over and drain it

[@tinytim9453]

@@Elkskinsmowerjunkyard Appreciate the reply back and thanks for the info!

[@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt]

I was wondering the same. I recently resurrected my grandfathers Sears Craftsman 18hp twin 42” (LT4000 built in 93). These things are built like Sherman Tanks vs what is sold today. I did find it odd it doesn’t require an oil filter. Given the age and the Florida heat would any of you suggest sticking with SAE 30? Thanks

[@stentonmcintyre5753]

Great video. I would like to meet you guys sometime.

[@scottbrandt3814]

I have a 2012 or 2013 Cub Cadet LTX1045 with a Hydro Gear Trans when it is cold it goes forward and backwards just fine but the longer it runs the less it goes forward and backwards it does any help or advice you can give ?

[@larrycroft470]

"iIll be the one throwing the insults around" - typical Mr. Dactyl expert comedic timing while ad libbing. Mr. Dactyl is a very very funny man.

[@JohnSmith-kz1ll]

Sweet you can always count on the rat king. Just picked one up for 200$ in great condition besides the tires. It’s pretty insane how good of condition it is being so old.

[@michaelguthrie358]

im working on my older garden tractor LT 22hp.twin /50 deck, took off right rear tire,and removed that pulley,behind right rear tire now i can not get it back on (pulley)easy way of doing this?

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

My craftsman has a plastic case on it. have you worked on one of those ?

[@ryantruelove2742]

I recently bought a mower like this (1998) and the belt squeals when accelerating and comes to a stop sometimes could this be the belt/pully or this fluid also?

[@tysonernst9657]

Where the overhead shop crane you guys built????

[@mikejurcisek3541]

I'll just purge the air after i fill the hydro by keeping both wheels on & jack stands ,then start the tractor and move the hydro lever forward for about 10-15 minutes then the same for reverse.

[@liberty4617]

Ive discovered both my kohler command 25 horse from my gt-5000 and my Kawasaki fr-730 on my husqvavarna ts-348xd can use the same oil filter as my old s series saturn 1.9 engines used which is nice cause i can get them at any auto parts store and dont have to go to a mower dealer . and dont have to pay the money they want .

[@nailed2thecross01]

Do you have to remove the rear end for John deere riding mower?

[@davidleatherneck]

Good Vid. Who would have thought a Ford Wrench would be required on a Craftsman drain plug.

[@WaunettaTrolard]

Great information thanks guys

[@freetolook3727]

@14:56 Like putting STP in your engine crankcase. It's all snakeoil. The high viscosity gums up everything and makes it work harder wearing out prematurely and hiding the real issues. It's good if you're selling an old POS and want to dump mechanical issues on the next person.

[@wg4405]

I've been putting STP high mileage extra zinc ( gray bottle --- because the oil manufacturer took most all the zinc out of the oils ) in all my vehicles for many years with no problems . I let the engine come up to temperature then put it in and then let it idle for a while . One of my Ford's ( 1994 ) has 250,000 miles on it the other ( 1985 ) has 200,000 miles and my Dodge (1988 ) has 130,000 miles on it -------- all push rod hydraulic lifter engines and I change the oil every 3000 miles or less depending on how much I let them idle , no problems yet and I'm not getting rid of them any time soon

[@chrisbrown7362]

14:56??!! More like 27:25, kid.

[@cyberdude721]

can you give me some info on a cruise matic trans axle served up in white outdoors I cant seem to find anything

[@queenbethea2969]

I have a craftsman mower hydro gear transmission will not freely push when you pull the pin. What could be the cause?

[@harmitsingh8441]

What kind oil i can add in craftsman rodong mower ? Is this transmission oil or. Wich one pls let me know

[@tedsamuels3203]

That's, what I call mechanics...Thanks for sharing

[@elliottcruz993]

Hi guys I do enjoy your work and videos! I have a question to ask it is possible to change a plastic flywheel and the starter pinion 16 tooth to a aluminum flywheel and starter pinion to a 14 tooth in metal? And I could What's the kit number? The reason why I my lawn mower keeps breaking the starter pinion that's made of plastic I have bought 3 flywheel and 6 flywheel ring I lost count on starter pinion ! Thanks

[@krisanderson997]

Lucas products are very good. I only use the oil stabilizer (about half the recommended dose), the zero or low viscosity stabilizer (at the recommended full 12oz dose), im sure the trans stabilizers are good products. I dont use any stop leak products, because chemicals dont fix parts that have failed or engines. In automotive transmissions i always add a tube of 4oz dr tranny instant shudder fix when i change filters. (Great for fords that get a bucky or jerky feeling at torque lock up- 40-45 mph) The lucas stabilizers emulsify the oil with long hydrocarbon chains (makes the oil very slippery and prolongs the thermal breakdown process). The dr tranny is an anti sheer additive that prevents the trans fluid from forming tiny air bubbles in the torque converter. What i do for automotive transmissions that are the “non serviceable bs” (changing the filter in the pan) and dont have a dip stick is after I’ve collected everything in the pan i use rinsed out windshield washer jugs and measure exactly what i took out. I keep 1 dirty jug for the used fluid and one clean for the new fill fluid. Use a sharpy to mark the last fill level. So if i took out 3.5 jugs, i pour in 3.5 jugs. Since there isn’t a stick or fill plug level. I have never had a trans failure doing this for idk 25+ yrs. The only time thats not going to help is if theres a trans leak. Then you have to get more intuitive and figure out the solution. Usually though any of those leaks are more like wet stains and not active leaks. If it was an active leak, and since there isn’t a “normal” way to fill them the trans probably went low and cooked any way. Lol Great job fellas! That trans will run forever now. 👍🏼😎

[@SHANEO1976]

Elk Skins Rocks!

[@the_realJP_]

I have a Hydro Gear on my Craftsman GT3000 but it does not have an oil filter? I'm thinking maybe it's supposed to be a sealed unit. I would like to add a drain hole and tap for a plug though.

[@kdr-ql7pz]

I have the same one. It's similar to a drain and fill procedure for transfer cases, differentials. And certain transmissions. No temperature considerations though. 1. Make sure you can remove the fill plug first. Very important. U believe it's part 40 on the diagram in the manual. 2. Drain the fluid through plug 46. 3. Use a simple oil pump ( mine is from harbor freight with a in and out port). Fill it through plug 40 until it starts to trickle out. Done.

[@joehebert8070]

We had a snow storm a couple days ago my 16 year old son wanted to use the snowblower he pulled the cord and broke it how would I replace the cable the Pole cord on a brand new snow blower it's a crashman 28"

[@richarddavis3007]

Hey can you show how you put a diy lift arm,been trying to find out how to put a 3 point hitch on mine,want to be able to switch a mini disc and change it to a grader. Can you send me something on that? Mine is just like your's.

[@johnfackrell7516]

tayral do you come across any stiga mowers in the us i have one in the uk ? /

[@laokartoon7300]

i purged it, but it wont move. does that mean the transmission is messed up? it moved before i changed the oil though. i don't know what is going on...

[@brentsmith5647]

You guys are fantastic👍

[@laokartoon7300]

do you have to take the fenders off? if so, why?

[@altonrowell613]

I like the dozer blade you got.

[@stevieworley8823]

Can you please send out a video 📷 of u fixing a Deck on a craftsman 48"cutting deck My name is Junior I live in Blount county Alabama luv yers show keep up the good work bro

[@edwardkane3237]

Love Elk Skins. Does he work for you at the Grass Rats Garage Taryl ???

[@joehebert8070]

Is it hard to replace the pull cord that starts it

[@tbonky]

Running smooth!

[@maryperez3200]

hello im from Ecuador i have gilson twin 18 hpi I need hepl i dont now which is the oil for the transmision thanks