Husqvarna 54” easy transaxle oil change!!

[@DouglasLangeberg]

I knew there was a better way. I was thinking the same , but hadn't set down and looked at it. Thought I'd scan you tube on my way to garage and here you are! Perfect 👍

[@joemarincic7820]

Thank you Jeff..... such a common-sense way of fixing Appreciate your video

[@georgeharvey3062]

This is a great video for the in between hydro oil changes but you do need to take the entire thing out once or twice because the filter gets really dirty and the is another magnet at the bottom that should be cleaned off.

[@jaygee9249]

I've had the trans out of my 52 inch version a few times. I made a wooden cradle to balance the tranny and jacked the mower high, it's not really a bad job. K66 tuff torq trans has 2 compartments, hydrostatic side and gear side. Full synthetic oil is the correct way to go, I used 10w50. It's has 2 filters onboard. One for the hydrostatic charge pump and one between gear and hydro case. Stripping the hydro side out of box isn't as daunting as it appears, just watch a few youtube videos to get the idea and take a handful of photos as you strip the unit down. Filters aren't cheap. Sorry to get off track, my k66 has two drain plugs already installed from factory, one for hydro side and one for gear side. They are the two 10mm bolts on the base/pan. But filling in position looks tough.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I am not sure without seeing it mine is the only one I have worked on sorry I am no help.

[@eddiewebb7025]

I never knew that this oil in a transaxle ever needed to be changed. I have learned something new.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

They don’t want you to! And when the pump goes out it will be cheaper to buy a new mower.

[@mikeschlup5279]

I got in a heated arguement with Husky rep...as I was talking to him, 2 people walked up and asked if tranny was serviceable...he said no...and people walked away and went to green down the road....🤬👎

[@gittyupalice96]

@@mikeschlup5279 If it was the K46 then not only is it serviceable but Tuff Torque sells a full re-build kit for it, or just the pump re-build if that's all that's worn out.. As well as they sell the oil plugs the case was built to have from the factory, Husqvarna does not use them and under-warranty considers them non-serviceable.. Although the same transmission on a Troy Built has the plugs and is considered serviceable. Also depends where you go, our local Husky dealer would gladly re-build the trans for anyone, even if its a John Deere they'll take it in.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

The way I found out mine got slow and would not go in reverse. When I drained it, it was very low of fluid and I bought it new but have had it for years. And it is still pulling like new now and it is over a year since I serviced it. And I have a new video called 54” Husqvarna belt eater fix.

[@mikeschlup5279]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 I have a ts354xd...k66 tuff torque...on my husky...I cut the hole on the rear plate to service the tranny...heck with them.

[@SPCLPONY]

This is great! I have a slightly newer LGT2654 with no pedals on the right side floor like yours. My forward / reverse is controlled by a lever that sticks up through the fender in that space ahead of your cup holder. I was warned by the dealer about the drive axle breaking because of a too small diameter for a tractor that big. People tended to overload / overwork it. So far, so good. I cut mucho grass on our farm. I mow inside and outside of the pasture fence, and around our cabin in the Maple grove. Thanks for sharing this good idea. Your Raptor looks similar to my 400EX, except for the cool goodies you've added!

[@darrenrobillard9496]

Just broke mine, snapped one side of the axle. I think when you use the bagger and that grass is moist and quite heavy it’s to much for it in rough ground. Anyway I bought a new one and have it back up and running.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Your welcome I am sure transmissions are about the same if it’s hydraulic. Thank you for watching I hope I could help someone out . I did mine when I made the video I still going good and it had stopped pulling before I serviced it no problems now.

[@GMCTIM]

I have one of these mowers also I bought in 2014 new ! Didn't get 3 years service from that junk ! Changed the color of my mowers to JD green ! Bought a JD from a dealer, not 1 seconds trouble since ! 👍🏻

[@SPCLPONY]

I just removed my snow blower and soft cab from my LGT2654 last night. I plan to get my mower deck back on today so I can start mowing on our farm. Although I haven't attempted Jeff's rear end oil change upgrade yet, I did replace the front axle bushings with the bearings upgrade kit last summer. I also installed a new drive belt in late fall when I took the mower deck off to put the snow blower on.

[@ohyeahthatsright3155]

What an excellent job, what I’m gonna do is drill the bottom for the drain like you did but install a fumoto valve. This will preserve a thread and there will be no risk of stripping

[@abbottsplace8080]

He rocks!! Saved me a lot of trouble.

[@silvercommander]

Is that like an air tank drain?

[@nobelsteed6440]

Wish you lived nearby. I would bring mine over. This looks like my best option.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I live in Tennessee but don’t really work for public but don’t mind helping someone. It is not hard to do. Thank you for watching hope it helps you.

[@MarkRambo1]

“Anything can go wrong when you’re trying to take that transaxle out”-proceeds to drill a hole in the bottom of the transmission instead, since nothing can go wrong with that lol. I agree they should’ve designed this for easier service, but I’d say removing some bolts and linkages is easier than drilling and tapping.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

If I didn’t feel comfortable I would not drill a hole I don’t blame you. Mine stopped pulling I know it was the Transaxle fluid. I made the video when i served it and it’s been a while and it’s still going good with on problems. Thank you for watching I hope i help you some.

[@1thcorg]

Husqvarna says you never have to service it LOL you just replace the transaxel....

[@abbottsplace8080]

Gosh I have the same machine with the same problem. Thanks!!!

[@jdksynthetics]

This video is a life saver.

[@duckplucker0016]

And thank you for checking it out. It makes me feel good to know I helped someone out.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Thank you again that was one of my other channels.

[@larrykeesee1442]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO..I WONDERD HOW TO CHANGE THE FLUID...RETIRED LARRY IN INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA...

[@Drop_N_Chop_LLC]

Thanks for the good information!! Life saver!!

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Thank you for viewing and glad to know I helped someone made my day.

[@shannonbailey9511]

Thanks man, your video really helped me out, mines set up a little different but worked great. Thanks again!!

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Glad to hear I helped someone. Thank you for letting me know.

[@shannonbailey9511]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 Sure you've helped alot more than me

[@raymondragano6720]

Thanks for your input really helped me a lot

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

You are welcome I am just glad I helped someone.

[@monsieurbeefeur2270]

Thanks Jeff! I am going to be buying a new lawn tractor but I strongly dislike how the transmission/differential is not user serviceable. I was thinking of just using a vacuum pump to pump out the fluid like a Mercedes oil change and replace because I was concerned about metal shavings in the transmission from drilling and tapping a drain plug, but since it seems like you're successful with the drain plug, I am guessing there were few to no shavings in the transmission, gravity FTW!

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

You are welcome. I don’t know how many years is has been since I have done mine but it is still going good. When I you drill it the drill bit pulls Metal shavings out and if you’ll put grease on your drill bit all the metal shavings will stick to it and when oil comes out it flushes all other metal shavings out. Wish you the best with your new mower.

[@monsieurbeefeur2270]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 Thanks for the tip Jeff!! I'll mark it and drill from underneath with a greased up bit, that's a fantastic recommendation. Best of luck to you.

[@richarddavis6133]

If ur uncomfortable about shavings you can pour oil through the top and that should flush out any shavings.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

When you drill the hole the old oil Flushes any shavings out and your drill pulls to the outside it doesn’t throw metal shavings to the inside. I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve done this but I’m still using my mower no problems and I have a CubCadet I did the same thing too and it’s still going strong. Thanks for checking me out I hope you find a more you like.

[@windsurferryder1518]

If you're concerned about metal shavings, just get a couple of magnets tied with a piece of metal hanger that could go through the hole that you drilled, sweep them around, and any metal shaving will attach to the magnets or magnet, pull them out and you'll have nothing to worry about.

[@arthilliker3721]

GREAT video !! Thank you !!

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Thank you and you are very welcome!

[@sockittome25433]

Thanks for the video. Could you have used an oil pump and pumped the oil out the top where you refilled it? I'm not comfortable drilling and tapping the bottom of the transmission?

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

No the only other way is to take transaxle out take plug out turn upside down to drain it out. Fill it with oil and put it back in. That is the only other way and is a headache.

[@mikeschlup5279]

Decent idea...suck out oil, measure what you took out....replace. . I have a 354Xd and it has a K66 tuff torque tranny...it has drain and fill plugs...32 oz on diff side and 42 oz on the hydraulic side.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I just fill oil to the top. It has a magnet at the top under plug that sets in the oil at the top so it can catch any metal particles. So don’t worry about how much you put it has to be full.

[@tacopilot]

I think I have this same mower or one very close. (LGT2654) I didn’t see this video before changing my oil but for anyone that is trying to decide which method to use I dropped the transaxle to do mine and the only hard part I remember was trying to get the belt unstuck when I pulled it into a place it should not have been. If you don’t have a tap and die kit I think I only took out 4 bolts to drop it.

[@anthonymarino4260]

Thanks for sharing

[@warrenashr2579]

That's pretty danged slick ,center of casting is safe ,yeah?

[@joes6883]

How did you change the Filter? Doesn't that have to be done as well?

[@TheBracket1]

It's amazing that someone can design and build something as complex as a transmission, but be too God damn stupid to put a drain and a fill plug in a accessible place

[@1anthonybrowning]

Creative solution.

[@johnyoungblood2913]

How did you know when the new oil was at the correct level or is it OK to fill it completely full ?

[@1anthonybrowning]

@@johnyoungblood2913I think the proper level is 3/4” or 1” below full. Might find that info if you search Hydro Gear or Tuff Torq websites or some discussion board. If you fill it filling then some will come out the vent when the transmission heats up and the oil expands.

[@braedenbrown6691]

Good Lookin Out! I had NO IDEA on how to do that!🏌🏾‍♂️🏌🏾‍♂️🏌🏾‍♂️🏌🏾‍♂️🏌🏾‍♂️

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

The very best Lawn/Garden tractors are the Craftsman T240 T260 T310 Turn Tight series built like little tanks and built to last decades

[@Cutter-t1i]

I have a 700 raptor rolling chases needs a motor only everything else is the excellent condition up for sale

[@warrenashr2579]

That little pedal ? The whole reason you HAVE to change diff.oil I've replaced foot reverse with shifter lever

[@bobmontag2184]

Why would the reverse pedal have anything to do with the oil? And the shift lever is that like a rod?

[@gizmono2869]

Nice thanks man

[@silvercommander]

What tap size and bolt size

[@BrianFox]

Thank you

[@hiatttim8793]

What size drillbit and tap did you use? Thanks.

[@1thcorg]

there are four bolts holding the trans axil in place. it drops right out piece of cake. you need to clean it. I don't believe in doing lazy mechanical work. You lift the rear, place it on jack stands take out four bolts and the transaxle comes right out. you can put your lift under it, drop it down on the lift and roll it right out. shake it, open the cap a pour it right out. then you clean it, that has a lot to do with how it cools, there is a reason there is a fan on top. In case you didn't notice you have oil leaking out of the bolt you put in. The true sad part of all of this is Husqvarna says you never need to service the transaxle. Which brings me to the story of my neighbor who ran his mower plum out of oil. Of course it seized. then, THEN he all proudly comes home with a brand new mower that claims you never have to change or add oil. Well i don't have to change my transaxle oil either, i mean i can save the cost of two quarts of oil and just replace the transaxel...

[@Charlie365-m2o]

And also what about the swarf filings , drilling left in the axle.

[@tomsanti2575]

I counted 6 bolts

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Takes me 10 minutes to change oil in mine now still going strong!

[@oakisoakahaha4741]

Wonder if ppl don’t have a lift and all the other shit and your not exactly poor but living paycheck to paycheck not by choice but do what you have to do some ppl don’t have luxury to do that shit

[@silvercommander]

​@@oakisoakahaha4741use wooden blocks

[@billmalec]

Unless I'm mistaken there is a gear side and a hydrostatic side of that. Pretty sure you're only draining one side.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Mine is one big transmission. I have a Cub Cadet that has two and I have a video on how to one with two. Sorry if I was no help.

[@frankyvee1]

Maybe built-in obsolesces by the manufacturer!!! They don't want you servicing the transaxle at all. Here is what it says in my owner's manual page 16 for model YTH24V48 mower. "The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near est authorized service center/department."

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Yeah they don’t want it to last and want your money!

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Mine stopped pulling I couldn’t afford a new lawn tractor. Soul I had two choices take it to the dealer spend $1000 and get it fixed or fix it myself and spent about $20. But I have no problem with anyone doing with the owners manual says I just kind afford it and I think out of the box.

[@danielwatkins286]

Transaxle so easy to pull out and drain

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Not as easy as I do it! It takes me 20 minutes to change it now vs all day the way you do it.

[@frednepa9690]

What size plug did you install. Is the plug tapered?

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

1/2" pipe thread.

[@theobserver9131]

OK, hold on a minute! How did you get that plug out of the top? I tend to be pretty good at these things, but I could not figure out how to get that top plug out. I ended up just punching a hole in it, and pouring oil through that hole. No doubt that's gonna be a problem eventually.

[@theobserver9131]

I wasn't changing the oil, so I wasn't worried about draining it, I was just trying to top it off. It was making a grinding noise like your power steering in a car or a truck, and it was super jerky, so I figured it might want some oil. It did help somewhat, but I imagine I should probably change the oil and the oil filter.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I took a screwdriver and popped it out. it has a rubber rim on the cap pops out and in.

[@theobserver9131]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 I'm gonna have to try harder next time. :-) I pryed at it like that, but I didn't feel any motion or any give.

[@theobserver9131]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 the rim seems hard like metal, and I couldn't get an edge underneath it. It was pressed in flush.... it didn't stick up at all.🤷‍♀

[@theobserver9131]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 next time I'm going to remove the whole transmission and put it on a bench so I can give it a good work over. Hopefully I can get it then.

[@mountainmike1685]

I hope you realize that there are 2 separate oil reservoirs that need to be drained. If not there will still be some old oil in the case. Not much but I would get out as much as possible. You could remove the breather cap and main cap then use suction to suck out the oil from both, then refill through the main cap. Be careful removing vent cap/ 2 pcs

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Not in mine you must have a different transaction. Mine is still going no problems!

[@randyhyder7700]

What kind of oil goes back and how much yth23v42ls mower

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Mine is still going strong.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Not on mine!

[@MCrum12]

i drained my fluid and refilled.. now i have no forward or reverse...

[@philliphall5198]

Raise the rear end and let it idle, put in gear and let it bleed the air out

[@GrizzleGear]

What kind of oil did you fill it with? I've seen people recommend 10W-30, transaxle fluid, etc. I have my whole transaxle out, drained and I'm just trying to figure out the correct oil.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

50w motor oil

[@joeswiney2472]

I done the same thing you did but when I got done it wouldn't move at all what happened

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Not sure if maybe when you drilled maybe you pushed to hard and maybe your drill bit damaged the pump. Or maybe you have air in pump? I had to work mine forward and reverse a few times to get air out.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Mine is still going no problems.

[@tonymontana897]

That is very interesting Sir. I have just purchased a 2006 YTH2548XP and I would like to eventually do the Hydro Service on it. I have to find out what exactly the type of Hydro it has. Can I ask what brand or model Hydro yours is and is it possible that it's the same as mine ? Your mower looks practically identical to mine except yours is a different model.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

A lot of mowers are made at same factory and just put someone’s name on it like Sears and other stores.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I am not sure but I bet yours is the same. This will work on any Hydro I even done this to my CUBCADET and they have one on each wheel. I have a video on CUBCADET as well. Thank you for watching and hope I have helped you a little.

[@shawnmayo6690]

I have a lgt2654 I wonder if mine is the same? Anyone know how many different ones or spec's?

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I am sure it is but it will work on any mower.

[@DarrellHunt-f3u]

Just a NOTE there are two magnets in that transaxle 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@DR.skullworks]

How do you get the plug out?

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I just took a long screwdriver a hammer taped under plug and preyed up and popped it out.

[@JohnDacus-i8m]

I believe 50 weight to much, use 10w30 oil for wet clutches for bikes RtVs & more Lucas, You can't beat Lucas products. Other wise like the video

[@rb.867]

What’s the little pedal on the right floor for? Mine doesn’t have that

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Mine has paddle you push to go forward and backwards.

[@AC-gu7rg]

Question what is the gear oil weight that you use ?

[@lefttea]

I'm gonna guess you didn't watch the video?

[@AC-gu7rg]

I actually watched it a couple times and I do appreciate the video . Have a great day.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I use 50w motor oil and mine is still going strong.

[@AC-gu7rg]

Again I thank you very much !

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

50w motor oil

[@cheetoz6902]

All I bet that rapture will haul the mail. Good nite that's some serious power

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I is a fun ride but it is one of my slower ones TOP GUN AND YELLOW JACKETT are faster.

[@cheetoz6902]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 what are they? Gsxr 1100

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

@@cheetoz6902 The Raptor is a GSXR600 but I have one called TOP GUN with a GSXR1000 and another called Yellow Jackett with a 636 Ninja. I have 2 channels on KZbin you can watch them race Jeff Castellaw Racing on KZbin.

[@mikeschlup5279]

I took a hole saw and cut a hole in the rear plate...

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

I don’t like all the metal fragments a hole saw make. But if it works for you all is good.

[@mikeschlup5279]

@@jeffcastellawracing7259 as long as caps are on...just some air from a compressor solves that problem...needle nose pliers take the caps off and non...200 hours on mine in 2 seasons of mowing....still cuts good and runs good. I also used 10w50 synthetic oil...tranny is smoother and quieter....

[@mikeschlup5279]

I am at 280 hrs...serviced twice..10w50 Redline...still tight.

[@theobserver9131]

I wish these mowers didn't have these stupid expensive, hard to service transaxles. I used to have a mower with a simple mechanical gearbox, and the clutch was just loosening the tension on the belt. Ah the good old days. Have you looked at prices on a replacement transaxle? They are nearly $1000! Ridiculous!

[@theobserver9131]

The simple mower I'm talking about, was a present from my stepfather when I was about 12 years old! I was a little gearhead and I liked taking everything apart. My stepfather bought me the mower so I could take that apart instead of all of his stuff, lol! Best present ever! I turned that mower into so many different things!

[@theobserver9131]

At one point, I turned it into a drag racer. Lol! It was a record-breaking machine! The slowest drag racer ever! But it was long! About 12 feet. I had so much fun with that thing.

[@bobmontag2184]

Did not change the filter

[@sbf432]

Just suck the oil out?? That's how I do my pwc

[@genediericks5411]

Don't do this there is two compartments that need to drain plus when drill like that you are going to have metal fillings in the pan. You need to pull axle and open it up and drill the two plug holes.

[@jeffcastellawracing7259]

Mine has one and still going strong.

[@dan4466]

Husq-var-na. Not Hus-qa-var-na. You must be an American. For some reason they have never pronounced it right.

[@andsoitgoes2177]

No, you're wrong. It's actually Hus-qa-var-na and when you say it you have to do a real thick Swedish Chef accent to get the proper sound.

[@isaaclang6031]

Mericun? How can ya tayell?

[@mikeschlup5279]

I was good friends with a Husky motorcycle dealer in the 90's ..the president of the company called...it is technically pronounced Hoose-varna or Hus-varna...the Q is silent.

[@phill6159]

Just say Husky! And yes, I am in advertising.

[@parrish903]

How did you get the top plug back in? And does the transmission only take 2 quarts?