How To Rebuild A Tuff Torq Hydrostatic Transmission: A Complete Guide

[@TarylFixesAll]

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[@patrickstockton2091]

I think that guy is the "real" spawn of Svengoolie...

[@joeylayman6622]

My neighbor gave me a John Deere L128. The trans leaks fluid. John Deere told here to buy a new one. Hopefully it's the seals. Wish me luck.

[@Bill-sp8kb]

I'm glad that this transmission can be completely rebuilt, and not a throwaway.

[@bradenjennings7861]

I love Taryl's videos. He explains every step of the process, taking nothing for granted. His videos are exceptional.

[@patrickstockton2091]

Is butt-head of your distant cousin?

[@caddylover3510]

JUST finished doing this on my K46 from a Husqvarna 20/42. Took 3 years for it to completely die on me so i picked up the kit out of the US because NOT ONE DEALER IN MANITOBA could source the part number i needed. Took 3 weeks to get here and $750 CDN later on the rebuild kit and it works! Took a bit to get it all bled out, but just cut 2 acres with it and it will actually go up a slight incline without issue now. My symptoms were a nasty whine from the tranny as well as no power at all. Just crawled like a turtle and then died. Changed the drive belt multiple times thinking that was the problem and no joy. It was always the pump, motor and case. I'm pretty mechanically savy, but this video certainly helped me. Thx Taryl

[@padraiggluck2980]

I don’t even own a Tuff Torq but I watched the entire video. I just like to watch Taryl’s instructive and entertaining videos. 👍

[@johnnytoy5487]

Same here ☺️ but it was a great video 👍

[@JeffreyStrader]

Taryl this video is a GOLD MINE of knowledge!!....................THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

[@mikeydossett1936]

Taryl Makes The Best Video's of Anyone

[@willythewave]

I`ve been a mechanic for 43 years and never heard of a roll pin punch. Learn something every day.

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

You can make some outa old punches if you have some.

[@susanjohnson3973]

Must be a Canadian thing. We are a family of machinists, mechanics, and engineers in Ohio. No one had ever heard of one. A few will be made shortly!

[@nutsnbolts76]

Same here. Never heard of those punches.

[@biopsiesbeanieboos55]

Never heard of them but feel like I need a complete set immediately.

[@sadie77711]

It's called a drift punch.

[@chriswarren2599]

Great video Taryl. The trans I rebuilt is now working perfectly. Instead of buying a rebuild kit for £300, I had both rotors machined, removed approx 5 thousands of an inch from each one. I then cleaned out the crankcase thoroughly with petrol, reassembled, added fresh oil, refitted trans to the mower (a Countax) and it works a treat. Many thanks from England😊👍

[@bwp253]

which specific piece do you machine? Is it the round "motor" that holds the five pistons?

[@chriswarren2599]

@@bwp253 hiya, yes, what happens is the surfaces becomes scored, these micro grooves cause pressure drop as the oil squeezes out through the grooves. Taryl shows this in the video.

[@peterchang7646]

I've seen on one of the forums where people sand the surface smooth with 800-2000 grit sandpaper on plate glass to restore the power. I am thinking about draining my k46 and refilling it. It's from ~2003 Scotts JD L2048, but it only has 310hrs on it. Our yard is mostly flat, we rarely trailer with it, and I'm the heaviest rider at 200lbs.

[@stevesterling6514]

I had a john deere D110 i purchased for $75.00 trans would not move not even in neutral. I pulled the transmission out after watching Taryls video and found a $4.00 bearing demolished. Replaced the bearing and the trans worked great! Thanks for the great video!

[@Avidfisher777]

As a Mechanic for over 40 year's it's easy to tell Teryl is a very seasoned Mechanic.

[@spkay31]

This is one of your very best videos. These hydrostatic transmissions are really not that bad to service if you see a thorough demonstration of the servicing procedure. I've watched two other videos prior to this one and yours is really excellent, covering all the details and explaining some of the important details of the design of the parts and how to avoid errors in the reassembly procedure. These transmissions are really expensive to replace (practically the cost of the tractor) so servicing one that is working but no longer delivering the original amount of torque and speed is going to save people a lot of money if they can spend the time to do the rebuild.

[@stewp.3298]

The Sound Effects are brilliant and help me to better pay attention to this video. I'm going to nominate you for The Academy Award for Best Sound!

[@lengen8499]

You deserve your own TV show man that's how good I think you are

[@thaddholdinghausen8039]

Thanks! Ended up having a cracked bearing washer on the middle pump. Waiting on parts.

[@joeortiz3455]

Thank you for all of your lessons you are a wealth of knowledge, I am in my first year of trying to be a small engine mechanic ,I do struggle with the electrical part of the small engines i cant thank you enough for all of the efforts you do, keep making the short films they really make the day feel good

[@waynestefinashen239]

Kudos from Eliminator Performance Small Engine Repair in Ontario, Canada. One of the best well organised and edited transmission rebuild videos we have seen. Keep up the great videos and keep safe and healthy.

[@jpara98]

I am rebuilding my K46CR and I truly appreciate this video. It is all the details of which way the blocks face, the pins and filter, etc that make this a perfect! Thank you!

[@scottdarling8024]

I’ve watched all your vids. In my opinion this is your best one. Very informative details such as the roll pin punch, rag trick and the seal theory. Impressed with your knowledge and the support from Tuff Torq. Thank you Taryl and co.

[@brianshanahan3878]

I don't own a riding mower (yet). I don't plan on rebuilding the trans (ever. Hopefully), But at 5am on a Saturday morning I watched this entire video because Taryl is informative and entertaining!!! Going back to bed now!

[@carlschroeder6811]

Taryl, love your humor! If you take it down to that level, to save a bunch of cash, you can block sand the 4 pump and motor surfaces with 1500 grit wet sand paper using the motor/pump rotors as the blocks, only takes a few minutes each to flatten and refresh both surfaces. It doesn't take much grooving (.005" or less) of those surfaces to lose pressure.

[@bwp253]

have you tried this successfully? I saw it on another video and was wondering if the surface is planar enough at the end. Trying to save the $400+ that a rebuilding kit cost!

[@carlschroeder6811]

@@bwp253 Absolutely, i have a granite surface plate I use the edge of. Just cut in half and laid the 1500 grit on the plate, kept spraying plate and paper with water and worked the parts back and forth with even pressure until all groves were gone. had to remove the locating dowel pin from the aluminum body to get more room to work it. PS that isn't my post above with my name on it, I posted a much longer step by step procedure describing how I do it from removal, disassembly, resurfacing, reassembly and re-installation, don't know what happened to it YT is screwy sometimes.

[@carlschroeder6811]

@@bwp253 Found that post, see below.

[@dslsct1683]

Thanks for the video! I put this project off for a few years since I burned up the K46 in my JD LA175 from pulling an aerator. It really wasn't that bad to do and people told me I was nuts for taking it apart. It just takes patience. I kept thinking what a waste it would be to just scrap the tractor with a good engine in it. Well, it's back in and no longer wanting to lay down on me after a half hour of use. Once again, thanks!

[@robertcharman4994]

I had an oil leak in my JD D125, due to a rock being thrown up from the blades. It caused a graze with a tiny hole in the aluminium casing below the diff section. I contacted my JD dealer who said, the only way to repair it was a replacement Tuff Torq transaxle at Au$975.00. Thanks to Taryl's video series and a tube (actually two tubes as it's an epoxy mix) of JB Weld, the whole job took less than an hour and cost less than Au$20.00. I also fashioned a steel 'bash plate' to go under the transaxle, so, hopefully, it won't happen again. Thanks from the real deep south, South Australia, there ain't nothing souther than us.

[@papabear4571]

just want to say you are a great mechanic I am retired now and used to rebuild mack transmissions and rear diffs it is a pleasure to watch you work.

[@johnobar3804]

Very Helpful!!! My K58B was a little different, but most everything applied to it except extra rotor pump on bottom of Hydraulic pump, and the small roll pins that have to be removed and reused to locate it. Thank you very much for your video. Most folks dont realize just how much effort goes into making a video like this.

[@hydrospeedex]

This is the best ''How to video'' on KZbin......

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Great respect for both the design engineers and the service personnel for jobs well done.

[@lengen8499]

Daryl you should have your own TV show so you can show us how to work on our lawn mowers a lot better I think you're a great mechanic

[@mikefriesdrums]

This is an awesome video. It’s so much fun to watch somebody that really knows what the hell they’re doing. I love it. I had to do this very same thing to the transmission in my LX279 about four years ago and I did have a video on KZbin from some guy showing how to do it but it wasn’t as good as this video. I wish I had this video back then. Pressure washing the transmission before you crack it open is a must, it’s so nice to have everything clean when you’re taking it apart

[@Wayoutthere]

Seeing how hydro transmissions work was really interesting.

[@mikeydossett1936]

Easy To Work On Once You Do One Wouter

[@62hotrodvair]

VERY, VERY GOOD VIDEO , WELL EXPLAINED AND CLEAR FILMING . THANKS FOR POSTING THIS.

[@mauricekeithjohnson2598]

I was just given a Cub Cadet GTX 1054 (2011 model) that I now know how to service. Probably the best service film I've seen ! Thanks from BERMUDA 32N64W.

[@anthonywilson4873]

So input pulley and belt, drive the drive pump with the springs and pump plungers, they bear on the swash plate. The Swash plate is sprung to a flat position meaning no pumping, if you rock the swash plate either way the plungers start to stroke, pumping oil one way or the other for forward or reverse, the amount of tilt on the plate varies the amount of oil the drive pump delivers. This feeds the corresponding plungers in the output pump driving the stack of gears going to the differential. The output pump plungers drive against the ramp which can be put one way or the other to reverse operation of controls. Pin pushes valve faces apart to provide a positive neutral. Filter is on suction from sump. Interesting stuff thanks Taryl. Seems like changing oil and filter on a regular basis saves the day in most equipment. The two dampers for forward and reverse selection initially dampen the transmission take up by allowing some of the oil going to the output pump to press the piston back against spring as the rest of the oil heads to the output pump driving section, causing a slower take up. Should wear gloves oil is not good on hands long term, so should I😀

[@4gauge10]

I really enjoyed watching this one Tayrl/Junior/Crew.I guess Amsoil has really saved my K-66 from leaking seals.I put in Amsoils Hydro/trans oil,5W-30. I done this just after break in. My LX-288 is 20 years old and not a single leak what-so-ever,mowing 15 acres of lawn every week.

[@edgenet1]

That's cause it's 20 years buy a new one and let's talk in 5-years.

[@4gauge10]

@@edgenet1 My newest tractor is 10 years newer then my LX-288. In the summer of 2010,I bought a X-534 with the K-72 C in it. I've done the same thing to this one,right after break in,I installed Amsoils 5W-30 hydro/trans.oil in it. After using this tractor for 10 years,no leaks at all.

[@stansorochman2701]

Taryl, for turning the pump to prome it, I cut a small 3 in section of 1/2" copper pipe then slotted each end and used a 10 mm socket to drive it with my drill driver. Secured the pipe ends with worm gear clamps. Like your videos. Thanks

[@Owlstare]

Found this video recently and just wanted to say thanks as I’ve been able to take apart and fix my K46 tuff Torq trans 😊👍👊

[@kjell-richardlvdal373]

great transmission video, when you open a transmission like this you better know what you ar doing, AND TARYL KNOWS HOW TO PUT IT TOGETHER AGAIN

[@eyeorewolf]

Proper terminology: Pins=Pistons, Little washer=Swash Plate, Thing The Little Pins Are In=Barrel, It's basically a hydraulic piston pump with a piston motor for the output with two cross port relief valves to make up a hydrostatic transmission. That you for this video. I was just looking for fluid change procedures and came across your video. It seems Huskvarna went out of their way to make these mowers as close to disposable as possible but where there's a will there's always away. Thanks again.

[@icenesiswayons9962]

Your repair job was quick, serious, straight to the point and thoroughly captivating to say the least. I know you're having fun doing it! Good luck.🔧

[@clarkkent4991]

Thanks for the info! Dude you are very neat and organized!!! I like the way that you clean off the crud and junk before you open a system up for service. I see people just open them up with dirt and all kinds of junk around it. I’m just a regular guy and I like to work on my own equipment. I’ve gotten burned letting strangers and shops work on my stuff. You normally don’t find out until you get into it yourself. I take pride in my work. Done right done once. I had my mower tipped up and leaked some trans fluid out. I think I need to add some fluid to mine. Gonna start that task right now. Gotta figure out where the fill line is on mine. I saw the fill cap. I have a Cub Cadet SLT1550. Thanks again.

[@jaryljackderriere1232]

Another job well done. Sometimes I save some time & money by purchasing a junk mower with the same trans and just swap. There are lots of mowers with rusted out decks that drive just fine and most people are willing to give them away or for very cheap. Not taking anything away from the excellent job you did, just giving an alternative. Keep up the great work.

[@biggetl1319]

I'm glad I have sunstrand in my 20 year old simplicity! So far It's been bullet proof! Great video by the way!

[@Noochx]

Thank you Taryl, This is the only video i have found that explains why the mowers forward and reverse are backwards. Thumbs up

[@esojanacig9230]

Great job and video. Everytime I see parts...it reminds me of people behind it. Machinists, draftsmen, engineers, inspectors, machinery.🙂

[@jacobhighland4742]

I just realised its 3:30 in the morning.. I been watching Taryl's videos for 6 hours straight😲🧐. Your videos are hilarious and informative.

[@Rizzler-r5g]

Agree just dropped my transmission for a broken axle. No fear with this guy.

[@Rizzler-r5g]

Too easy to watch great videos and excellent information.

[@toddrhine7648]

Thanks Taryl, this was the best video I've seen on the Tuff Torq. Awesome job there buddy Now! Now to find my model # on mine.

[@nutsnbolts76]

The svengoolie of mechanics!Excellent video! I'm feeling confident about this job now.

[@freemandavy9868]

This video is just amazing. Your detail and teaching ability is unbelievably good 👍

[@patrickstockton2091]

...and he hollers at people like Joe Biden...

[@patrickstockton2091]

More leaks than the supreme court...

[@motzartiana]

Taryl is the best and I do believe he CAN fix all!!!

[@clydehousewright3042]

THANKS TARYL , youre my no 1 go to when i need to see how to repair a riding mower ,and (THERE IS MY DINNER) yes iam subscribed ole friend

[@dustcommander100]

Man, that was an interesting and informative video. Refreshing to find a company like Tuff-Torq that sells parts to fix their stuff with!

[@Trumplican]

the sound effects on this channel are a great touch! i love the "boing" every time he says spring.

[@buddyg1408]

I like it when the seal barks

[@Skeletonbody]

it was annoying

[@RichardWilson-sh3kr]

Taryl, this video is pure gold. Bravo, bloody good show ole chap.

[@donhook3544]

Great video! Helped me rebuild my Husqvarna hydro. But I came across an idea that helped me with the reassembly. I put a rubber band around the spring-loaded pistons before installing the motor and pump blocks to hold them from falling out. After installing, I used some hemostats to hold the rubber band, then used a pair of scissors to cut the rubber band and just pulled it out. Simple and makes the job much easier. If you don't have hemostats you could use a pair of needle nose pliers.

[@anthonybendl8125]

More mysteries of the order revealed. I have rebuilt 2 in the past and it is intimidating, but do able. Now we have a how-to video to study before the operation,

[@gregt6587]

and keep open as we go!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

18:06 On my JD Z960M which has a TZT13 trans, a year or so ago I looked up the fluid on Tuff Torq's wed site and they had a page that showed the original fluid and a recommended replacement. Before they started recommending/offering their OWN fluid, they were recommending Mobil1 5w50 synthetic oil as a replacement for the John Deere fluid. I assume that's still the case and a better fluid than what JD would be selling.

[@JamesBakerOhio]

It is amazing to see you open up that clockwork nightmare, explain it in gut wrenching detail and reassemble it into a function state. Thanks for your efforts, and may I NEVER have to do that to my mower lol!

[@rmorrison3541]

Very interesting video. You should be teaching these high school kids a good trade like small engine repair! Thanks !

[@markjohnson7508]

Great idea puttn that tape on there. U are the boss when it comes to mechanical aptitude and ingenuity.. vids are hilarious

[@bkj242]

Great video very informative well done indeed! About Deliverance, Authur Smith wrote the theme “Dueling Banjos” I was one of Authur’s recording engineers at his Studio. So when you explained your shirt, I couldn’t resist offering that comment. Thanks again for the excellent video!

[@ronsampson6227]

Is that the scene with Joe Biden playing banjo in porch swing?

[@life_of_riley88]

​@@ronsampson6227When he was a young man, before his time at the pool with corn pop, who was a bad dude!

[@grimmblade]

Finally! I have been trying to find some info on this transmission and having no luck. John deere says no repair but we will sell you a brand-new one for 1100 dollars. Was slow to move in reverse and then just stopped while cutting in forward. Could feel it slightly load up when switching forward to reverse and back but no locomotion. Thanks for this👍

[@robwright4398]

Did you get it fixed?

[@tomgia1964]

Thumbs up thank you Tyrell. I really needed help with that one and very entertaining. Not boring at all.🎉

[@russfauver2495]

GREAT video that helped me alot. Thank you. Have you ever replaced the outer axle bushings? I did. I used a long 3/8 steel rod to drive out the old bushings from the inside and a large drill press as a press with flat washers of the correct thickness and diameter to press the new bushings in to the correct depth in 3 steps. The 1st step was to press the bushing in to the same depth as the outside of the transaxle housing. The 2nd step installed the bushing to the same depth as the bottom of the seal pocket. The 3rd step pressed the bushing another 0.0875 to the correct depth in the transaxle housing. I froze the bushings for a couple of days before I pressed them in and was surprised how easy the bushings were to press in. I had everything ready before I took the bushings out of the freezer one at a time to press them in. I used micrometers to measure the diameter and thickness of the flat washers. I hope this information is useful to anybody who replaces Tuff Torq transaxle outer axle bushings.

[@itsmeray01]

Hey Taryl ! Remember when you first saw "Deliverance" wasn't that The Best Love story You ever saw? Love your videos!!

[@trudyburns86]

Taryl is still the greatest, thanks Lewis

[@DARRBEV]

Thank you great breakdown. I have a hydraulic system on my narrow boat (UK)and you have given light on something I knew nothing about. Cheers Bud.

[@schoolboyPierce]

So glad you explained this rebuild so well , thank you.

[@booobtooober]

I was thinking about air in the pumps and passages, stated 1:07:22 So I was thinking that maybe it's better to run the drill test and recheck the oil level 🛢 before tapping the cap on. Btw, excellent film 🎥 🎞 📽 🎬 🎥 I was about to skip rebuilding and buy new after watching the last guy. But you made it look easy. Thx for being very thorough. PS - Mine is a 1999 K62 that has/had optional dif lock. Only mine don't have the option. Is it possible to upgrade? OK, possible within reason like just buying the necessary parts and installing like a bolt on, no machining.

[@unclemikeb]

This is a really well done video. Clear and concise. The details are what will save the first time home repairman from making mistakes. SALUTE. There is a guy selling the whole transaxle unit labeled as a K66 for $2000! He started out selling them for $800 about 7 years ago but now it's up to 2K. This will hopefully save my friend from spending way more than he needs to. With a bit of luck the seal and filter kit will get his running again. I have it at my house right now. Sucking out the oil and refilling it didn't fix it. I suspect the filter is clogged.

[@ctbale1]

My friend just got a brand new John Deere E130 for less then $2000

[@johnmorse5617]

Thank you for taking your time to show us hotdogs how to do the job right I love all yer vids be safe

[@alcar9317]

I have a Kubota T1770 I use blowing snow in winter. Last snowstorm I couldn’t get it to move in forward or reverse. Now it’s warm out seems to go forward well but not good in reverse 3:29 . Any advise would be appreciated…

[@charger19691]

Outstanding Tuff-Torq rebuild video! Thank you for sharing!

[@jonmanos1116]

Where you goin, City Boy??? I'm going to watch Taryl do yet another fix I wouldn't ever attempt. Great videos, man!

[@mrceeky]

Taryl a empty 5 gal bucket works just as well!! Perfect fit!! Nice video's you put out!!

[@edwardcook2330]

Ty for taking your time to teach me this I wanna get into small gas engine transmissions

[@scotunger261]

Good video Taryl thanks now I know why mine doesn’t want to go backwards some times. I replaced the oil and that helped a lot but still acts up on some of my hills (small) sometimes. Excellent video!

[@davidmoran4471]

on some tractors, you can get a buildup of dead grass that keep the pedal, or lever, from going all of the way to engagement.

[@donnywalker4691]

Good video thanks I’m going to do mine it’s been super slow in reverse and forward when it warms up

[@silwan6784]

Taryl, you got some knowledge and know-how there buddy. I can watch this even though I would not attempt to rebuild one.

[@chevyboybrownjb83]

Congrats you guys are almost at a 100000 subscribers I've been watching since the beginning love it keep up the great work

[@markamcampbell6340]

i rebuilt one of these last year it was a learning curve. got it running but the owner wouldn't buy a new belt. so they took it to a professional shop and he charged them100 bucks to install a new belt and it still runs great.

[@nathandinsmore623]

Appreciate the video! Could not have repaired it without this info!

[@dpo1867]

Nicely done Taryl. I wonder if it would make sense to leave the cap a bit loose after filling the trannie with oil and do the drill spin to get the air out? Just wondering if the oil level will drop a bit after the drill spin when the oil gets in all the pockets and then recheck oil level and then smack oil cap down tight.

[@theprojectguy2341]

How would you install a K57 charge pump into a K46? What additional parts are needed?

[@lynnh7694]

KZbin's informational highway just went to the next level. Great video. 👇 🍝

[@Erkkilae27]

Man, you are a legend and a saviour. So much thanks for this video. I found metal pieces on metal filter when I changed oil. Local Husqvarna expert said that those sheet metal pieces came from that 45 degree bearing. He was right. I had hard time to disassemble that transmission without any instructions. Had couple gray hairs from that little metal pin, cos didn't see where it felt. But with you video I'm confident to assemble it tomorrow. Thanks man! Husqvarna 316 TsX AWD

[@billkrause4585]

You're a smart guy Taryl. Thanks for this viewing of the Hydrostatic Transmission, first time I seen the insides. Great table and stand you have friend. Surgeon told me how many individuals get Carpal Tunnel by using your hands as a hammer like you did to loosen that one bolt. Be care with that bud.

[@maniacaloffroad5338]

Is that the base model K46? I'm looking for a K66 (I think) for a work tractor I put together. I want a hydro with a decent low gear and that can handle plowing and pulling a heavy yard trailer.

[@durbz2537]

Always learning on this channel ☺️ number one taryl number one👍

[@u.s.a.satire5982]

How about some Hydro pumps rebuild that go on mowers like encore z . zero turns. Grandpa gave me his but I have to rebuild Hydro pump. I'm 11 never to young to learn. Thanks

[@breikowski]

David Watts way to go! Keep up the good work!

[@-DarkKnight-]

Your 11?! Wow. That's so cool. It's "kids" like you that will grow up to be mechanics that change the game! Sometimes it gets tough, just don't give up!

[@shanepowers7566]

I thought zero turns had individual hydraulic rotors on each rear wheel, but I could be wrong.

[@shanepowers7566]

Please disregard what I said previously. I misunderstood your comment. Sorry.

[@brucebratschi4300]

11 and learning. You go Dude. 👍❤️👍

[@rcm3691]

Excellent video. Wish I had seen it a couple of years ago when I had to rebuild the pump. I find it's now necessary to replace the pump shaft, I've been told that can be done without disassembly of the transmission. Can you verify this?

[@johnhill7480]

Have 180 hrs on my k46 original oil knock on wood been great. I keep my transmission clean blow it off after every use.

[@ctbale1]

It’s called a metal block ..... who cares what it’s called..... that’s where it goes..... that’s all you need to know… Priceless! :)

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

Could I pull that oil pan off while the transaxle is in the lawnmower to drain the oil and clean the screen filter?

[@tianinc]

This was great. The acting, script and comedy were excellent. You Guys are good actors.

[@RGordon-pl3ck]

I want to repurpose a tuff torq transaxle for a lawn roller project. I only need a single drive point from the axle to the drum. Can I lock the unused axle to make it work?

[@clauslundberg9224]

Hydros scares me - GRG makes it easy to understand - Thanks guys.

[@wolfmanrebel874]

I have an inlaw that uses the very same dentist,great guy excellent prices....thanks for the info/video bud

[@DougHanchard]

Sometimes when air is in the center block, you can assist the bleed process by pulling the neutral lever out and then spin the main shaft as shown. This allows that tiny pin to bleed any trapped air out of the power cylinder "pistons". Then return it and spin again.

[@billburkart9087]

Hmmm that would explain why my trans would not move until I put it in neutral and shifted back and forth and then put it in gear. I really thought I had made it worse on my first test drive. I think I filled mine with 10w-40 synthetic racing oil.

[@DougHanchard]

@@billburkart9087 5W50 is a better choice if you run your tractor in extreme cold winter's and hot summer seasons.

[@mrbubetube]

I was wondering, when he spun the transmission at the end, shouldn't he have re-checked the oil level after bleeding out the air bubbles? Isn't it important to top off the oil after bleeding out the air bubbles?

[@DougHanchard]

@@mrbubetube Not if the full quantity of oil is put into the case. The goal of spinning the axle shafts is to bleed air out of the hydraulic circuits (the Power and Drive Hydrastatic cylinders) that compress the oil in the center block. Trapped air is then displaced into the case where a small pocket of air exist anyway. This is why the case is never filled to the top, which allows for expansion and contraction of the oil as it heats up.

[@mrbubetube]

@@DougHanchard ah ok, thanks.

[@rods6405]

Thanks for this great presentation and great what if scenarios. Plus imparting your general knowledge!

[@swamijis1]

Thank you Brother Teryl, for a very informative video you are God send wishing you and your family a Merry christmas and a happy and safe new year.