How to change your oil in your Differential / transaxle / Transmission John Deere Lawn Tractor

[@billymcclintock868]

Absolutely great video and very detailed. Thank you for NOT telling a 10 minute story about everything unrelated to the project at hand..

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Glad it was helpful! I remade this video with less camera shakes. Better camera angles. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU

[@JeepWisco]

Thanks for making a video that doesn’t have annoying music, not skipping over “obvious “ removal steps, making a bunch of questionable diagnostic comments, and just keeping it simple!

[@shanek6582]

Wish they just put a drain plug on the thing lol. Looks like I’m in for a day of work instead of a half hour. Thanks man for the video

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

If your transmission slip or slows down when it's hot I'd ad 20w50 oil. Don't overfill it. 22mm-25mm from the top edge of the fill cap.

[@austinwebb8986]

You can add a drain plug.

[@Moutanman]

I think the intent was to have owners just buy another new 100 series mower rather than do the troublesome maintenance.

[@JA-wp6cj]

Exactly. Selling my sst18. Just got a cub zt150

[@vermontaviator1248]

@@Moutanman that incapable of maintaining your equipment you just buy new instead?… your neighbors must love collecting your trash.

[@woodandmadnessbystylemadne3611]

Fantastic resource!! Really well done. I was ready to bin my D140 as the transmission replacement cost was coming in at an estimated $2500 in Australia. No way I was going to give JD any more of my money. Gave this process a crack and for $100 in oil and a couple of hours of my time it is running like new. Magic!! Only mistake i made was damaging the magnet when putting it all back together as it was stuck to the plug and smashed when I was trying to knock it in.

[@webtechaz]

my d110 wont go up a hill, what probs did you have and did changing the oil work?

[@timpadgett3859]

I think it’s a good video it doesn’t get to over the top with details. It does cover it step by step with a 2 hour video.

[@onefixitman]

Great job. I wish I could give you a million likes just for you cleaning that transmission to factory new. Great job on the video and the work.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Thanks!...

[@bnhamilton]

This is about my fourth video, and you have the best technique, especially for someone whd doesn't have a lot of fancy equipment. Didn't feel comfortable lifting the back end up so high and stepping over the back end. Took two long pieces of 2X2 lumber, drilled holes, and attached them to the frame where the transaxle bolts up. Walked off with it like a wheelbarrow. Thanks for posting.

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[@Tom-q7r6i]

You are a life saver! I have had to rebuild my LA 110's front end, Mower deck and I also am replacing all the drive components , belt pulleys and changing the oil in the transmission.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Awesome…

[@boostimalaka1]

I have a 2004 JD 145 Automatic and after 15 minutes it’s struggling going up hills. The video is great since the local John Deere dealer is backed up for weeks. My machine has close to 200 hours. Just basic maintenance and this machine is still going strong.

[@heffptbo]

did you fix your issue with an oil change?

[@lorik1755]

Hope you check your drive belt..or belts and drive pulleys (bearings go out) before dropping trans. Hate for you to jump straight to this scenario. :)

[@timferguson593]

That rear pulley under the fan should be replaced while your at it. This helps a lot

[@boostimalaka1]

@@timferguson593 Remove the deck put parking brake and remove the bolts and replace with new pulleys. It’s much easier doing that instead of messing with putting a new drive belt which requires removing the clutch and steering.

[@udahman2]

Just did this procedure on my L120. Mine would barely move after a short time mowing and forget reverse completely. Well, after draining the old fluid and replacing it with Castrol 5w50 Synthetic, it did make an improvement, but I haven’t completely mowed my 3 acres of grass yet, so the jury is out as to what will happen when it really heats up. It’s definitely better though and I’m happy about that. It was actually much easier than I thought it would be, so I would definitely recommend doing it to anyone who is having issues with their K46 transmission. Sure beats the cost of a replacement unit, or worse yet, having to junk the whole tractor. Thanks to you and all the others that have posted similar videos!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

A heavier oil would help too. (20w50).

[@philliphall5198]

You need a sheader and tractor

[@ramchillarege1658]

Excellent. I need to do this now - and been putting it off since some of the earlier videos made it look much harder. You work and video are excellent. Thank you.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Ram Chillarege thx man.... Make sure you don’t over fill it After priming the pump, the oil level should be 22-25mm down.

[@johnschulz4979]

What happened to older models where you just pull the drain plug on the bottom and let it drain . Manufacturers and dealers are making it to complicated to work on so they can rip YOU OFF ....

[@ramchillarege1658]

Excellent video. Thank you. Your attention to detail is perfect. I need to do this job on a 155C

[@stationaryghost7585]

Thanks for this awesome video!!! I had the same problem and I solved it with your video!!! My D170 runs like new with 216 hours on it! Time for an oil change!!!

[@kellyshort9318]

Thank you. This video was very helpful. Serviced my D160 Today. I appreciate it.

[@sdllfan7917]

This is the one I recommend you kept it simple !!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Thanks. Try this one. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU&pp=ygUcSm9obiBkZWVyZSBvaWwgdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9uIA%3D%3D

[@davidfriedli3697]

Good video. I watched a few different videos on this subject before tackling it today. SUCCESS! A few things: the fluid capacity is 2.2 quarts (2 quarts, almost 4 ounces). I used 20W50 GTX oil (2 quarts) and the makeup ounces in Lucas Oil Treatment (since I didn't want 28 ounces of 20W-50 sitting around I would never use. Incrementally, I will use the Lucas in mowers, etc. I used jack stands under the axle (right next to the wheels) for great support and access. Honestly, the work isn't that hard. Tricky to balance the transmission a bit getting it out and in. Really, for me the tedious part was getting the cotter pins out of the three rods underneath. I replaced them with what I call spring pins. I would also suggest blocking the front tires, and I liked the shim into the front suspension...something others did not do. I found two 2x2 boards at the front and back of the rear tires after you drop them and roll them into place helps keep the unit from moving. Use a snap ring pliers and take the retaining ring off so you can take the fan and pully off before draining. And shaking the transmission some and tipping the tires up and down each way in the draining process helps get all the old oil out. I also LIGHTLY put a locking plier around the drive shaft and turned it a number of times in the refill process to help the oil get throughout the unit. I am not that mechanically inclined, but this was doable. I let it drain for nearly an hour, agitating it occasionally. Total work time about 3.5 hours...with some starts and stops and "I forgots" (fully assembled, hadn't put the drive belt on the pully.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Good work.

[@evanbeck3326]

I've got a 2015 X320 with 275 hours, and it has really been struggling on my hilly property once the transmission gets hot. If I run cold water over the transmission for a few minutes, it helps dramatically. I'm hoping I don't need a transmission replacement, so I would like to start with a trans oil change first. Hopefully it helps, I miss cruising up the hills effortlessly while mowing. Or maybe its time to move up to the X570 diesel...

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

X320 have a more heavy duty K56 Transmission. Trans oil should be change every 200hrs. Hope it helps...

[@babyboom6574]

Thank you for your video! I changed my transmission oil this evening, runs great again, no slippage. My belt keeper and pulley design was a bit different on my L110. The pulley was on top, above the fan, the keeper was mounted to the frame and was a piece of tin with three tabs that encompassed the pulley when the body was lowered onto the axle.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Glad it helped

[@jonathanbowra]

Great demo. This is a fairly simple project for someone with a bit of experience to get more. I liked that you cleaned the differential after removing it. I would do that too because one rarely gets the chance to do this You make this look easy but I know from experience that it takes patience and practice and that doing it right is worth the effort. Thanks!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

👍. I redid this video. Better camera angles. Check it out. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU

[@jimlinehan6473]

My L130 has been whining and struggling until it pretty much stopped moving last Fall. Wishing I had researched this a few years ago. BUT, I dragged it out into the middle of th garage this weekend and followed the steps (a couple slight variations due to the model) and removed the backend. covered in dirt, blasted it with a hose, degreaser, etc. Drained, and refilled using 5W50. Magnet hd plenty of fine stuff but not as bad as I've seen in some videos here. Did as you did, tipping the axle up on one tire then the next, spinning the fan while holding the drive lever, etc. Topped off, put it back together and presto! Forward and reverse once again, with seemingly more power than it's had in recent years. Managed to forget to put the magnet back in but will happily pull it off again this weekend knowing that the fluid replacement seemed to do the trick. Mine's 18 or 19 years old 250 hours on it, and this is the first time the transmission has been dealt with. Was sure it was going to need a rebuild or replacement. Thanks for your video. Watching this one and a couple others made it possible for me to work on something I didn't have the know-how to do.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Awesome. Make sure the oil level is 3/4in down from the top edge.

[@jimlinehan6473]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic I was sure to follow that. I think I saw it in the comments.

[@sladeoriginal]

for the rear trans guide bolt I used the 6mm hex with a flexible right angle adapter with my impact driver. took 5 seconds to take the stud out and reinstall.

[@robguilfoil2470]

Very well explained and photographed. Thank you.

[@ronalddillenbeck8969]

All done. As u said took about 2 hrs. First time I ever did a oil change on anything haha. Watched your video step by step. All went well. Just hoping this helps with the power now...tractor has 525 hrs and was never "serviced" Thanks again. My only complaint was I left my mower deck on while working on it🙄

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Awesome...

[@Gooseman1991]

I just acquired a mower similar to this with 1200 hours on it and no knowledge of previous service history. This is on my to do list. Thanks, Goose

[@jim1connie2you]

I watched the demo, removed the transfer case as described and noticed something unexpected on my craftsman lawn tractor. I did a lot of work not needed. The tow plate in the rear is attached by 4 easily removable bolts, remove the bolts and the rear hitch cover plate is removable! Take it off and their is the breather hose in easy to service!! Screw the breather hose off, syphon the fluid, refill and install the rear cover and your done in 1 hour..

[@sandyjeyakumar5240]

Thanks for uploading this video! Just done my machine, test ran. All sweet. Very nervous just before starting this task, after watching your video number of times, (and in between too). Thanks

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Glad it helped!

[@spencerd1079]

Thank you so much for making this video! I will be doing this service this fall as my D110 has 250 hours on it.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Awesome. I redid this video with a tripod. Way better video. Check it out: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU

[@tlm3574]

Can't believe they dont have a drain plug and a fill plug. Couldnt cost over $2.

[@tlm3574]

I dont think the dealership could do this job.

[@davidholz3784]

have done this a lot of times but your way was faster and simpler

[@seancurrie7270]

Awesome step by step coverage mate! Thank you

[@mericanwit]

Nice helpful video👍 my D160 is slipping and is having trouble going uphill again nice video

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Add 20-w50 oil instead of 5w-50. Usually, the hydraulic motor in the transmission is getting weak.

[@SilentBob1932]

Yes I agree,20W50 helps a lot , I used Tuff Torqs oil when I changed my oil and still had trouble going up hills after an hour of use. I switch out to Amsoil Hydrostatic oil 20w50 and it goes up hills all day long now. The thicker oil worked for me.

[@davalleyguy5020]

Looks pretty straightforward! My lt160 is similar, has 700 hours on the oil I'm the 2nd owner just picked her up from a relative

[@danflaherty5515]

Thanks. Good video. It took me a while longer than it did you. FYI: If you look on top of the belt retaining bolt you can use a 6MM allen socket to take it out an reinstall.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

👍

[@gregr1672]

Great video! I just worked on neighbor girls Sabre By John Deere .Would start slipping moving slowly when it got hot! I took the trans axle down and the pulley had already been welded to the shaft so that was one thing I was going to check for . The next thing is the oil inside looked like milky cutting fluid watered down. It was low also .I dumped it all out and cleaned the filter screen in the filler tube and filled with 20 w 50 oil ! I also ran the pump with a drill as I filled it. Runs pretty well now ! I ran it up some very steep hills and tried to get it to slip ! Seems good now ! I now know the is a Tuff Torque K - 51 Trans axle 1742b tractor! I am going to look for some used mowers on junk days ,see if I can find donor Transaxle!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Awesome

[@dmi1up420]

I have a JD s160 with 200 hours, this video is very helpful

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

I updated this video. Check it out. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU&pp=ygUhSHlkcm9zdGF0aWMgY2hhbmdlIG9pbCBqb2huIGRlZXJl

[@dennisborg5243]

How about if John Deere just put a drain plug on the bottom??

[@Bendc1970A1]

Is there no way to lift up the seat and maybe drill a hole to get access to that filler cap? Seems like it would be a lot easier.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

No, the gas tank is in the way and you have to turn the tracker upside down to drain the old oil. You can remove the fenderdeck but that takes longer.

[@robertdavis6708]

Imagine going to pick up your JD tractor at the dealer and viewing a $140.00 charge to check transmission oil. Tuff-Torque made it a pain to check and R@R. But it is one tough transmission baring the inability to check levels and purity. Another great video on this tranny can be seen at Taryl Fixes All.

[@DEFGraves]

Know we went back and forth not trying to find those comments lol. But taking the time today to do this right this video while doing it almost takes no time to do I expected this to take WAY longer. Thanks for the video will update you on noise once it’s drained cleaned and out back together

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

👍. Don’t overfill it. 22-25mm from the top edge after priming the pump. If you don’t prime the pump set the level 20-22.

[@DEFGraves]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic I gotta go get another couple quarts of oil lol then I can check level/prime

[@DEFGraves]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic 22-25 seems kind of low while measuring it out lol have to prime it and see how much it goes down

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

@@DEFGraves You don’t want the oil for Gears side & Pump side mix too much. That’s why it’s down 22-25mm from the top edge.

[@DEFGraves]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic so. Excuse my ignorance here. So when I tip it I’m not trying to fill both chambers/sides I’m just getting some in there (when tipping to each side by lifting wheels as you did) then the main spot where the magnet is needs to be 22-25 mm down from top

[@jerryblum7098]

Great how to video. I just wish you would have covered how to check the pulley for wear to let us know if it needs to be replaced or not. Thanks for posting. Nice c6 vette in the back ground. I have a c5 vette myself.

[@brianandrews7099]

I would have taken it a few steps further while the axle was out and popped off the lower pan, cleaned it, drill a hole in it, tap it, and add a drain plug. That’s too much effort to keep going through every couple of hundred hours just for an oil change. Alternatively, I would look into the possibility of just pumping out the old fluid through the fill hole with a 12 volt fluid pump. Otherwise, nice work! It’s good to see someone taking care of his tractor! They sure don’t give them away when you need a new one!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

That is an option......

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Thanks, I recently purchased a used TL 155 and I’m certain it probably needs the gearbox oil changed so I will commence to doing that this weekend ,good video!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

A little more work to the TL models but similar.. The only problem is hooking up the Forward/Reverse rod back on. Not much room.

[@bossgobbler226]

My D170 is really struggling to go up hill after about an hour of mowing, never knew about changing the oil. My manual says no owner maintenance on transmission - go figure! Going to get some oil today and change oil, hope it helps.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Hope it helps. You can check out my "Part 5, LA165 John Deere Lawn Mower Tractor Mower rebuild". I take the trans apart. (I wouldn't take it apart unless it stops working)

[@mrbubetube]

and if you take it to the John Deere dealer, they'll tell you the same thing, no maintenance. They'll say you have to replace the old transmission with a new one when all you really need to do is change the oil. The cost of doing that is high enough so that most homeowners will choose to buy a new tractor which is exactly what John Deere wants you to do every 4 or 5 years. that's why they use these crappy designed "unserviceable" throwaway transmissions. They also never tell you that if you plan on keeping your tractor for more than 4 years, you should do maintenance on the transaxle after the first 50 hour break in period. That's when the oil will be dirtiest with metal shavings in the gearbox. You should remove the transaxle and take it apart to remove all the dirty oil and metal shavings out of the gearbox, and then replace the old factory installed 10W30 oil with a slightly heavier grade 5W50 oil. That will give your transaxle maximum torque and a much longer life.

[@pakoroutube]

@@mrbubetube GREAT comment, every body should read this.

[@ticman1962]

Simple and on point with this one! Will help me out with dropping the trans. Along with other ones showing how to install tuff torq drain bolts. Essential process of changing out fluid to keep it in good working order!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Thx man. Hate repeating myself but don't overfill it with oil. Oil level should be down 22mm 25mm from the top edge of the filler cap

[@ticman1962]

I also downloaded from TT a diagram that shows like you did the level mark,plus it also tells me it will need 2 liters.

[@ticman1962]

Have you seen the newer filter media that’s available now for tuff torq trans? Much better that the screen filter that it came with!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

@@ticman1962 Yup.. Way better filtration..

[@desmo8755]

Having an old 185 hydro where both the trans and diff oils can be changed without removing the rear assembly, was almost in disbelief watching this and wondering why there’s no drain plug, and why the filler is a thin press-in versus something stronger and threaded. It wouldn’t cost much at all for Deere to make these upgrades in production so what gives? I guess this is part of why the 185 is still going strong 35 years later and the new light riders seem to be disposable.

[@philliphall5198]

They wanted it to break and you go buy a new peace of junk mower 😢😢😢

[@ciphercode2298]

I'm looking at possibly buying a used john deere x350 from my dealer. Looks,runs,and drives great. Its got 296 hours on it and has the k46 transmission. Of course I have no way of knowing how it was used and possibly abused,but it looks to of been garage kept. They're asking $2900 for it,but they also have an x580 which has the serviceable k72 transmission. It's the same year and condition, but has 500 hours on it. They're asking $3999 for it. I do mow some hills that my current ltx1040 cub cadet struggles with. If it were you,would you buy a small newer mower,the 300 hour x300,or the x580 with 500 hours on it? As long as the engine and tranny are sound I dont mind replacing belts,spindles,and switches. I'm pretty mechanical, just thrifty. I mow about an acre and a half a week

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Bigger the tractor the better, lol. Offer them $3750, $3800. Tell them you want the oil changed in the transmission . A X580 here in Canada are over $6000us.

[@ciphercode2298]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thanks,I'll tryin talk to em more about it.

[@DougLane-z3r]

Thanks for your accuracy, I'm doing this on Saturday. ✔️

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

I made a better video. Have a look. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU

[@ticman1962]

Will be using Amzoil Hydrostatic zero turn 20w-50 oil with a preferred price less than $10 a qt. This oil can take the heat and maintain its viscosity for a longer period!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

I'll have to try this oil next time.. Thx...

[@me37594]

I'm with you on the 20-50

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@me37594 or castrol 20W 50. Used it in my lawn mowers and motorcycle engines and car engines for 50 years. Never any problems. thanks. 🙂

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Oil Level after priming the Pump & motor should be down 22mm 25mm from the top edge of the filler cap.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

@@mauricearian1872 Awesome fast work....

[@HB-yq8gy]

Man great video you make it look like second nature must have did a lot!

[@IMARBAN]

Awesome video well done simple explanation no BS. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Thanks for the positive comment.

[@cruzrivera3572]

good video, I have a John deere 110, with 425 hours, I have never serviced the differential, it sounds very dry, I think it needs an urgent oil change.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

The noise you hear is the hydraulic pump. (Normal). It wouldn't hurt to change the oil when you have time on your hands........ Don't overfill it. 22-25mm top edge.

[@armedmariner]

Good mechanic. Hard to do that and film too without jerkin that camera around. Bravo man.

[@novavroomvroom3360]

Thank you for the great video.... I’m going to replace the drive belt and rear end fluid.... the tractor I’m working on has a lot of play in the steering.... do you have a video for that issue...???

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Yes I do have a video on this. Search for “ How to fix your loose steering on a John Deere Lawn Tractor Mower D110, L, La, D & E 100 Series “.

[@BenjaminDalusong]

Thank you very much for the time producing this video, well done and lot's of good educational information! Seems this is a lot of labor for a simple drain/fill procedure. Is there an aftermarket and/or new version of the oil pan with a drain plug or would removing the bottom of the transmission pan to drain then fluid, reinstall pan with new gasket, then refill the transmission as an other option to avoid the labor and time to remove the transmission axle?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

There is a drain kit available for it. “Taryl Fixes All “ did a video on it. The transmission still had to come out.

[@FinRay420]

Your video still helping. Ty

[@angusrainbow8853]

thanks fixed my tractor for $70. do prime the transmission, long story short I didn't and had run it for 2 minutes pulled the transmission out a second time and the oil dropped about 1 inch, below the magnet. Lucky I had a problem. I used Mobil 1 5w50 as it was the only 5w50 I could get.

[@wadebarnes6720]

Two other magnets and a filter just saying if you tear it down that far might as well clean the filter or replace it and clean the other two magnets

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

👍

[@keithk007]

Thanks for the video. The manual said I had to change the transmission fluid but does not show how. Is the process the same for x350?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

It’s totally different. Drain plug at the Bottom. Side oil filter. Filler cap in the back .

[@monsieurbeefeur2270]

Great video! Are there any current production lawn tractors that do have a proper drain/fill plug? I hear Cub Cadet XT1 does, or did, but I am not sure.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

That’s the only one that I know that has them. You have to lower to transmission down a couple of inches to fill it back up. You need a mirror to look at the oil level so you don’t over fill it.

[@trythatinasmalltown-d7h]

i cant tell what hydro fluid i need for my john deere 190C 25hp? is there an amsoil product i can put in there i want the best of the best? thank you on the video i am going to take my trans out tomorrow and look at things

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Don’t no about any other oil type but the K62 transmission takes Hy-Gard High Viscosity.

[@papaenterprises7492]

Thank you. Having watched this I have no reluctance to tackle a fluid change. You did not omit a single step. Appreciated. I have a low hours JD 160 and since I mow straight up some very steep hills I expect my transaxle will benefit from a switch to full synthetic and regular changes. I have 40 hours on the tractor now. Should I do the first fluid change at 50 hours?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

No.. Change it at 200hrs.. Remember the Oil Level after priming the Pump & motor should be down 22mm 25mm from the top edge of the filler cap.

[@joshlasceski]

Yes, change it at 50hrs per Tuff Torq website: www.tufftorq.com/tuff-torq-k46-oil-maintenance/

[@evanstauffer4470]

@@joshlasceski The JD 160 has a gear drive transmission (Peerless, if I remember correctly), not a Tuff-Torq. According to my dealer, there is no need to service it. I have about 1700 hrs on mine. As for the Tuff-Torq, it seems to me like a pretty poor design if you have to remove the transmission from the tractor just to change the oil!

[@CM-kl7pp]

Do you think you could use an evacuator and pump it out instead of taking it out and apart.. suck the fluid out vs dropping rear end

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Could be done, but it would be hard to check the oil level. 22-25mm from the top edge.

[@alfredamos5474]

Thanks so much for this great video. I don't think I have ever saw any one do as many replies as you have. My JD LA 145 is VERY SLOW going up hill. It has about 425 hours on it and the transmission oil has never been changed. There is also whining noise which may be coming from the tyranny...(not sure). Which oil, 5W50 or 20W50 do you recommend? I'm in Va. so the mower is used in, some what, colder temperatures. Thanks again!

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Use 20W50. Your pump is probably getting weak. (Thicker oil should help)....

[@alfredamos5474]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic Thanks for the quick response!

[@Popgunner101]

I let my tenant use my JD LA120 and they reported it quick working. I'm 400 miles away and can only work on it in snippets. I replaced the lever arm from the PTO handle to make the blades function again but when I tried to move it there is no tarns action. Unit has 800 hours on it. I wondered if they had pushed or pulled it and broken the trans. The neutral rod was pushed in so trans was engaged. Don't know if that could break the trans. I pushed the neutral rod in and out a few times. No luck. The trans drive belt is still there. Mostly wanting to know if the unit was pushed or pulled hard in-gear can that break the trans. TIA

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Maybe they broke the drive belt. Have a look if the fan is Turing on top of the transmission. You will need someone on the tractor to engage the transmission. You should be able to see the top of trans under the left side between the fenderdeck and back wheel. With the brake off, the belt should be tight.

[@Popgunner101]

Thanks I'll try that. The belt was really loose but I'm not sure the brake was on or off.@@WeekendHobbyMechanic

[@mattc8821]

What are some symptoms of needing to change out this fluid?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

I would recommend changIng the oil every 150-200hrs. If the tractor is slowing down going uphill I would use 5w50 Castrol oil.

[@strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642]

I have to do this to my 140 I was just trying to find out how to do it thanks for sharing I appreciate it. I also subscribed to your channel. On my way out.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Thx...

[@darrellanderson6650]

Great video. I have oil coming out the left hub and a grinding noise. I guess a bad seal. Can it be saved?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Wiggle the shaft for side play. Bushing might be worn. Might need a new bushing and a seal. If there's hardly no play, you might just need a new seal.

[@darrellanderson6650]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic Thanks for the video and suggestion.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

@@darrellanderson6650 I redid this video. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU

[@lucassousa7326]

How often do you need to change the oil on a lawn tractor

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Every 200-250hrs for the diff. Once a year for the engine.

[@davidmorgan8612]

I have a JD 190C with the tuff torq k62. My question is it says it has two separate drain and fill points (one for the hydro stat the other for the trans axle) and I have to prime it as it does not self prime. But you just dumped yours over and filled back up. Am I missing something?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

K62/K66 transmissions are a bit hard to prime after an oil change. Different transmissions. They trap air bubbles. To prime these you have to leave the filler caps off the transmission. Jack up the tractor (use jack stands), run the tractor for a bit. Then shut off the tractor, rotate the back wheels (by hand) back and forward. Top up your fluid levels. Then repeat the process again. Do this three or four times. After you get some resistance in the back wheels, run the tractor for 30 secs (forward/backward). The wheels should start spinning. Top up your fluid levels again. Install the filler caps.

[@davidmorgan8612]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thank you so much. I subscribed.

[@misi9106]

I have an LT-190 machine with 228 operating hours on it. What kind of oil should I put in the transmission, and how often should I change it?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Came with 10w-30 from factory but you can use 5w-50 castrol synthetic. If the trans is slipping a tad you can use 15w-50 mobil 1.

[@misi9106]

Thank you very much!@@WeekendHobbyMechanic

[@Livinlife2]

My magnetic was just a magnetic. Circular, I wonder if it’s missing the holder like yours. Mine is d140

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Yup, You’re missing the holder. No big deal.

[@Livinlife2]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic just completed the project. This video was very helpful. I went with Amsoil 20-50 hydrostatic fluid. D140 only has one magnetic with a slot built in on the tranny :)

[@mikecanam9477]

How many hours on mower before you change fluid?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Change the oil every 200hrs.

[@FastandFoody]

I have a tuff torq t40 should i use the original 10w30 that is calls for or somthing thicker i have a power problem after a year of use. I have changed all the pulleys and the drive belt on my JD and still nada as far as fixing.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Tuff call on that one. Ticker oil will help but it will slow it down a bit. Check the color of the oil. Dark means it’s not good. Filter could be dirty.

[@toddrhine7648]

Very informative. But a question for yah. I have a 2015 CUB CADET XT2 LX46 with no manual. Would you know what transaxle normally comes with it? In not, how do I go to find out the easiest way? Thx much.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Tuff Torq Hydrostatic Trans . You can check the model number on the sticker in the back trans.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Model is a K46

[@toddrhine7648]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thx much.

[@jeremiahgagnon]

My machine (D125) leaked a fair amount of transmission fluid while in the garage for the winter. Watched your video and dropped the rear axle. Mine appears to be leaking from around the other cap that is on top of the transmission, not the flat fill cap. I can't seem to figure out what this cap is called to order a replacement. Any idea?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

The breather cap? It sits a little higher the fill cap? Oil won’t leak out from the top of the transmission just sitting idle. It will leak a bit if there’s a bit too much oil in the transmission. No biggie, it will stop. Check to see if it’s leaking around the axles seals or the bottom pan gasket…. Also check the fill cap for crack in the rubber.

[@House_Stark]

Was that a 'vette in the background?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Type. C6, 2005

[@johnnybrown1036]

Bought my l120 used last year with almost 700 hours on it. Did good for few months. But by the end of season it was sluggish going up hills. How often should the fluid be changed?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Every 200hrs.

[@johntrinkl4371]

Thank You..., made it look easy 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Mike-su8si]

It is for him with some power tools i probably will bust my finger knuckles someplace while doing that if my tool slips that's what happens

[@devinglis3179]

My tractors an L series. I broke the breather thinking it was the fill and my neutral selector. internals look different and the oil level is about 2 inches down. Not sure if I fill it to the lip if it will over pressure

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

The oil level should be 22mm - 25mm (7/8 - 1inch) down from the edge of the fill cap.

[@devinglis3179]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thank you sir. Tranny is pulled was just waiting for that info right there. Any suggestions on mending my broken breather?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

@@devinglis3179 Degrease it and add a dab of silicone gasket maker, it will hold it just fine. Did this a few times. I redid this video with better camera angles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU

[@BDW78]

i am getting ready to strip one of these l130s down and what is the wire that runs to the rearend? i see yours has a wire hooked to it.. mine dont care to answer? thank you

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

The wire goes to the transmission reverse switch. It’s a safety device.

[@philliphall5198]

I use a over head hoist and it’s pretty fast and easy to drop rear end and replace it

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Hard to check the oil level that way.

[@philliphall5198]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanicmeasure it😊

[@benjaminevans5867]

Can this apply to my John Deere e140 riding mower? It has started not to go up to go uphill after a while of mowing

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Same transmission. Is it still under warranty?

[@hollywood1937]

I seen you used the JD fluid. If I wanted to change to Amsoil 5W50 do you think it would be a problem?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

That would work.... (That’s the best oil)

[@hollywood1937]

Thank you. Great videos!!!

[@GatesRapes]

Just use Castrol, 20w50, use Castrol in everything, your vehicle will thank you

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@GatesRapes engine oil in the transmission???? HUH???

[@kcled01]

I have a D130. Can this be done on the D130 also?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Exactly the same...

[@jeffroberts2279]

I have a 2009 Jd la115 with 200 hours. Does mine need this? Mine is leaking fluid around left rear tire area. Won’t move at all.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Might be low on oil. Dump the old oil out. If the amount is less then 1 quart just top it up and keep on riding.

[@jeffroberts2279]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic it’s leaking around back left tire area. At least a quart has leaked out maybe more.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Probably the oil seal is leaking. Not a big deal to change. Part #MIU804267. I redid this video. Check it out:. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU&pp=ygUhSm9obiBkZWVyZSBvaWwgY2hhbmdlIHRyYW5taXNzaW9u

[@VAMCVETS]

Would this be the same procedure with the X380- K58? I only have 130 hours on the unit, just curious to do this in the next year or so. I only put roughly 50-70 hours per year, cutting 2 acres.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

They’re different transmission. The X-380 is a commercial heavy duty mower. Last a long time. Has a drain plug and a refill tank.

[@VAMCVETS]

​​@hilljack6765 Thank you for the information. I currently only have 153 hrs. I just completed the valve adjustment this weekend with new gaskets and new tie rod ends. I will put this off until another year or 2 before I'm even in the 200+ hr range.

[@Livinlife2]

Job was a success but I seem to now have a leak from the transmission. It’s hard to pin point. What would cause a small leak?

[@Livinlife2]

Seems it’s my cap that’s leaking. It was fairly cracked when I took it off.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Did you overfill it? Suppose to be 7/8in -1in or 22-25mm from the top edge. If you did overfill it, it will stop leaking in a bit.

[@Livinlife2]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic I did overfill it! I realized that when I went to change the cap. I sucked some fluid out. Thanks again for all your help.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

@@Livinlife2 👍

[@PainterD54]

I like the way they make those so it's almost impossible for the regular owner to change that fluid. Thankfully I'm a mechanic and do things myself. Most people don't ever change their trans mission fluid for the life of their mower. Too bad.

[@Mike-su8si]

My L110 doesn't have the fan

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

I broke my vent cap off and the shaft is still in the opening ... was going to suck it out....any suggestions ?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Clean for vent cap and transmission. Add a small amount of silicone and place the vent cap on top. Let it sit for a bit. Remove the transmission and drain the fluid out of it. Check out this video m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-aknukZ9tliNU&pp=ygUiVHJhbnNtaXNzaW9uIG9pbCBjaGFuZ2Ugam9obiBkZWVyZQ%3D%3D

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

above my pay grade ...it is on an X320..same cap though@@WeekendHobbyMechanic

[@bwill578]

I have a John Deere gt245. I sent it to you the repair shop to replace the transmission drive belt and when I got it back the transmission itself is leaking whether running or sitting. It seems like it's coming both out of the overflow bottle and from somewhere else. Thoughts?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

If it’s coming out of the overflow bottle it’s probably air in system. You can suck a bit of oil out of the bottle and run the tractor for a while. Then check the oil level after.

[@mokkilainen4082]

Can i use normal 32 hydraulick oil,,,or normal tractor motor oil 10 w 30,,,,,,,or what oil should use to fill ,,,,,..???

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Tuff Torq suggests 10w30, 5w-50 oil, or Hy-Gard High Viscosity J20C . (Can be bought at a John Deere delivership). Check out this link: tufftorq.ordertree.com/media/promo/TuffTorq/OIL%20LIST%20V3.3.pdf

[@rickysmith6019]

Would this be the same for X300?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

Yes, Pretty dam close.

[@redbone5363]

Oh man that is way more than you need to do, just drill a tap for drain plug in the bottom of trans and then you can change it easy. It took me maybe 20 minutes to install a drain plug in mine.

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

You would need to drill two. Gear side and Pump side....

[@redbone5363]

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic Yes, but even one works if you change it a little more often, but I may go ahead with the second drain. Good video for those that don't want to drill and tap their trans. Thanks.

[@mrvoyagerm]

My LT166 is a 2002 and has never had the trans fluid changed. I called the dealer about it and he asked "is it slipping"? No, it has never slipped or done anything out of the ordinary. He said just leave it alone then. Well that is what I did and it is still working perfectly so ????

[@sean-johns]

How much trans fluid does it take? Trying to order ahead of doing the job. Also, I'm thinking of synthetic 20w50 hydrostatic fluid as I don't use in winter. Anyone foresee issues with that?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

That should be fine. 2.4 quarts or 2.2 litres

[@vtexcrsn]

About how much oil did it take to fill it back up?

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

vtexcrsn Just a hair over 2 litres.

[@anthonytorrey]

Warp speed,i assume you've done this a few times

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

yup. Did two last week...

[@anthonytorrey]

Well feel free to come do mine next. At that speed the labor rate won't be too much! I have a d110 and a d130.lol

[@WeekendHobbyMechanic]

No problem.. lol....

[@randyo308]

Excellent video! Thanks