Hydrostatic transmission fluid change, how to replace tractor transmission fluid, SCAG maintenance

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This video is about changing hydrostatic transmission fluid. Use in hydrostatic transmissions that require 15W-50 or 20W-50 oil recommended for API SM, SL, SJ, SH or SG, including (not limited to) those found in zero-turn, riding and stand-on mowers made by SCAG, Toro, Ferris, Snapper Pro, Gravely, Ariens, Exmark, Walker, Hustler, Wright, Dixie Chopper, John Deere, Husqvarna, EverRide, Bad Boy and Cub Cadet.
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[@repairvehicle]

Tools and fluids used in this video Amsoil Hydrostatic transmission fluid www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/transmission-fluid/automatic/20w-50-synthetic-hydrostatic-transmission-fluid/?code=AHFQT-EA&zo=5257753 Every car, truck and EV needs this kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpDFhHeno7ibb5I Maintenance mistake made by diesel owners kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXOyc613apudrNk Why trucks don't come with this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnPFq32jeK2nedE How to improve lights without cutting or drilling kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWW6k4BvbNWeo6c How to protect paint on the vehicle without wax kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LJpmyKqM6MeMU Transmission fluid for HD applications www.amsoil.com/shop/by-equipment/semi-trucks/?zo=5257753 Look at this 350k miles Ford. Since when Ford became reliable www.amsoil.com/newsstand/testimonials/articles/pristine-ford-flex-tops-350-000-miles/?zo=5257753 Topsider vacuum pump amzn.to/2JzKtp2 Funnel very similar to what I have amzn.to/2PNWY1f Pump for fluid transfer www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/amsoil-marine-gear-lube-pump/?code=G3456-EA&zo=5257753 Hex set amzn.to/2PLIzCO Measuring Cup amzn.to/2Y2ZovW Paper towels amzn.to/2LmWhxk Brush to clean around fill plug amzn.to/2H63YEh Update on fluid change video kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bHlKN7ibuUY5o

[@DM-pr5zu]

Looks identical to my Craftsman PYT 9000 (2011) I have. Mine is labeled "Hydro-Static 618-0319." Still runs well. Thanks for the video. I've not found ANY better KZbin. Update; I meant to say Hydro-Gear. Upon pulling the top fill plug and removing the expansion tank my HG was full to the top. I syringed out using livestock syringe about an inch and half in diameter by five inches and clear poly tubing. Put a piece of bailing wire inside the tube to direct deep into the axel. Got 50 ounces out and could see no more oil. Refilled with new back to the top. Tractor Supply store had Hydro-Static oil on the shelf. One gallon $29. May my tractor will work another 11 years now. But will change the trans at three per your recommendation. Thanks.

[@thomasmagiera3283]

Great job on covering all points in detail. I just bought an old Craftsman with this same transmission and your video will save me a lot of time compared to the other vid where the guy takes the entire rear end out. thanks.

[@fdmckenzie]

Great video! I was dreading having to drop my transaxle drives to drain the fluid. I KNEW there had to be an easier way!

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you.

[@edwardjones2748]

I was ready to pull rear diff when I ran across your video THANK YOU

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome

[@gavincurtis]

I saw this when replacing my battery...saw the tray came out and noticed the fill and overflow bottle. Nothing in the manual other than lifetime serviced. Thank you!

[@gavincurtis]

I wasn’t concerned until you presented how filthy and contaminated the fluid was....I need to service mine STAT.. Commercial lawn tractor spin on oil filter engine and grease Zerks everywhere for long life with proper maintenance. Even a little dashboard computer that tells you when to service parts of the tractor based on hours of use. All this to ensure a long life machine. Yet the transmission sits in its own filth, ignored, forgotten and dies prematurely....nice.

[@gavincurtis]

Do you happen to know what size of wrench the fill plug is supposed to be? 6mm is far too small, 8mm too big, 7mm isn't part of the metric wrench sets. The standard metric set..1/4" is too small as well and I don't have anything larger at the moment. It's the exact same transmission and your insert used to remove the fill plug is slightly larger than 1/4". So probably 5/16". Absolute cock suckers that will burn in hell that made these transmissions so difficult to service like this.

[@repairvehicle]

If did not mention in the video, then I don't know the size.

[@gavincurtis]

@@repairvehicle It's a weird one! It is either a 6.5mm or 9/32". 1/4" is too small and 5/16" is too large. 6mm is too small and 7mm is too large. My guess is it is 6.5mm or 9/32". I got it out using a 1/4" pulled to a hard angle to grip enough to remove the filler plug. It almost stripped out, but got it. Judging by the filth of the oil from my transmission, this is something that MUST be done every season with engine oil. These being sealed and only magnets to capture particles is a crime. Flushing mine out until it comes out clear. Third time and still dark. Good thing I got 2 gallons of hydrostatic oil. Thanks again for making this video and bringing this to people's attention. Lot of money spent on this equipment to be sabotaged like this. Subscribed.

[@benjaminboulanger1509]

Thanks for posting this video! I just changed the fluid in my cub cadet and it made a huge difference.

[@repairvehicle]

Thanks for the update

[@muthafuhcka]

Great video. I’m going to order the topside extraction pump and give this a try.

[@leebaines4057]

Thanks heaps mate. I have and MTD ride on and the transmission is identical. Great video. Lots of good info and all of it helpful. No gimmicks or annoying acts. I searched for ages to try and find a video like this. My mtd ride on mower would drive around fine bit once it got warm after 30 min it couldn't make it up any hill as the transmission was overheating from lack of fluid. Took my mower apart looking for a full plug and couldn't see it because it was covered in crap and looked like a washer! My mtd 42inch 16.5 hp has the exact same transmission as the mower in your video for anyone else in my situation

[@repairvehicle]

Don't forget to subscribe. Thank you for commenting.

[@CarlGerlach]

Thank you for the video. I have a Troy bilt Super Bronco XP 5 years old. 425 hours. Of course the manual says transmission fluid is not able to be changed. I hope I can do what you did. We cut pastures, harrow and pull a manure spreader. It’s used heavily.

[@repairvehicle]

That's what they say for everything. Because they want to sell more tractors not less. Thank you for watching the video

[@darrenlake5453]

Thank you so much for this video. I also have a Cub Cadet LTX 1045 that is in dire need of this service. I hope I didn't wait to long. Thank you again.

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome

[@toddhammer9228]

Excellent video! I have an older Craftsman 42" mower with this exact transmission. My transmission is suddenly working very weak. It will move forward and reverse but nowhere near as fast as it used to and not up or down hills. I am thinking my fluid levels are not only low but need to be changed after 15 years! This video really helps me. Thanks!

[@repairvehicle]

Thanks for commenting

[@PeteyMcSavage]

Todd I have same thing happening with my mower did u engine changing hydro static fluid

[@toddhammer9228]

@@PeteyMcSavage I wrestled with that thing for a couple of weeks and ultimately realized the transmission is not designed to be serviceable. I managed to siphon as much of the old fluid as I could and added new fluid but it didn’t help. I ended up replacing my mower

[@timferguson593]

Replace the drive pulley under the fan.

[@Motoxr32]

Sounds like your drive belt was stretched and needed replaced.

[@jamesbrasseaur7343]

Thank you for this video it is very helpful. I have the same transmission with leaking seal and have no idea what level it should be at and now I know.

[@repairvehicle]

Very welcome

[@bencoss7003]

No questions at all, you covered it well in the video man you left nothing for doubt

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you

[@bencoss7003]

@@repairvehicle I did like the video, but the reason why I watch your video is I had to come to that myself, it's the 1500 LTX, I knew that I was going to have to replace the bearing soon in my mower deck so I went ahead and while I was doing that I've looked at your video so I can do mine but while I was doing my hydrostatic drive on the oil where you pumped yours out I don't know if you're hydrostatic axle is the same, but mine had a dream on the bottom of the hydrostatic drive there's a little round column on mine in the middle of it has a drain plug right in the center of it, But anywho I wanted to throw that in there about mine I don't know if yours is the same but if you haven't looked which most possibly you already have there's underneath my 1500, and also wanted to comment on but even though mine was a bigger tractor, it only took the same amount of oil was that yours did.

[@golfergears]

There is a filter inside the transmission. You can get parts. Seals our also available. If anyone having trouble getting the plug out just give it some taps on top. Works most of the time . But ust hard enough that you don't damage the housing or plug.

[@Shadoww-lv5bj]

Yup thats my exact mower same ports and everything. Lots of trans noise. Will be doing this before my after monsoon mowing.

[@monsieurbeefeur2270]

Thank you for the video! I also use Amsoil products and have good luck with them. For vehicle manual transmissions and differentials they seems to retain color longer than even Red Line for me. Anyway I am in the market for new lawn tractor and left messages to other videos of why wouldn't vacuuming out from the fill valve work. If you do this every year, your transmission will work far longer. Sort of like draining sealed automatic transmission and replacing with the exact amount a few times to get a high percentage of new fluid in with the least hassle. Cheers!!!

[@tangobravo5500]

Great video I have a different model without the removable tray but you got me in the right ballpark

[@repairvehicle]

Glad I could help

[@kennethponton5349]

Thanks for the video very helpful. Great video on how to change the Hydro Gear hydro transaxle fluid.

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@billconserva1461]

When you add that first quart, to spin the wheels for a while, use straight 10 weight oil. It's cheaper and thinner, will get more dirt out than using the thicker weight oi and less costly too.

[@repairvehicle]

10 is not hydrostatic oil

[@billconserva1461]

@@repairvehicle I know and you aren't going to keep it in there, it gets drained after cycling through the trans axle. A couple remaining ounces won't hurt and thing.

[@repairvehicle]

@@billconserva1461 I rather be safe than sorry. Diluted fluid is no longer same fluid

[@privatedata665]

Mine also has a leaking seal . I filled mine to the top , drove it and rechecked and it was at about the same level as you measured except I used a straight blade Craftsman screw drived . My plug required a 1/4 inch hex drive to remove , not a 6mm

[@vasmouta]

Very helpful instructions. Thank you for the video.

[@repairvehicle]

Please subscribe and share with others. Thank you

[@daniellevasconcellos633]

I just bought mine, will delivered at my home on the 12th. This is a very GOOD video. Thank you for sharing. Looks like I need to pick up some tools, though :)

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome

[@whitenas]

Kind of guy I like working next to. Thank you for the video! Gonna do my pvt 9000 tomorrow

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you for watching video and commenting

[@carlduke9062]

Thank you for posting this!

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome!

[@billsbullets]

You saved me money. Thanks for posting.

[@repairvehicle]

I wish more people would appreciate my work. Thank you for commenting.

[@robertsimonofsky3959]

Thank you for the great video. Couldn't find info on web.

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome.

[@danielobriot3116]

Thanks for the info. appreciate your knowledge and experience . have a polon mower 400 plus hours going to change. it thanks again 🍺

[@michaelmckinley7008]

VERY Helpful! A well explained video.

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you.

[@JR-jv3cd]

Excellent, detailed presentation. Thank you.

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome

[@m10c5l87]

Thank you so much for this video.god bless!!!!!

[@repairvehicle]

You are so welcome!

[@danmccollom3938]

Excellent video. Thank you. Going to do mine now.

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you! Please share this video with others via Facebook or any other ways.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

This is one of the best explained video's I've seen on You Tube! Very well done. I was thinking about, should I change my transmission fluid in my Husqvarna lgt2554, so I looked, it doesn't say anything about it in the manual. So I start looking on line, and you tube. I purchased my riding tractor on 5-26-2011, so, over 10 year's ago. I've never changed the transmission fluid, although I service it every year. It has to be very dirty. I've not had any problems with my Husqvarna, not even a flat tire, I did replace the battery once. I haven't looked yet, but do you think my Husqvarna lgt2554 will be similar ? It has a Tuff Torq hydrostatic transmission. I will get my son-in-law to help me do this. Thank you for posting this great video! Thanks, John

[@repairvehicle]

Is your gas tank in front or rear?

[@ramathorn1982]

The plug is 1/4" hex. 6mm will strip it, and it's very easy to strip. Mine was super tight, but an impact driver will break it loose

[@Mark.Bermudez]

6mm is the metric cousin to 1/4", which is the proper size hex bit for removal and installation of the drain plug. Everything on my LTX 1046VT is SAE.

[@swheeler6848]

Thanks

[@izzycamaro]

SUPER Great video, thanks a lot.

[@repairvehicle]

Glad you liked it!

[@mrkou812]

love your "comments"!

[@65GasBoy]

I tried to remove my fill plug on my Cub Cadet SLTX 1054 and snapped off two of those driver bits, it's a perfect fit, but the small detent in the bit where the collar of the drill driver locks onto, is where it kept snapping, I've soaked it in PB Blaster, will let it set overnight and try again. According to Cub Cadet's Parts Diagram it's a SAE #6 plug, but the #6 Allen Socket I have isn't as snug of a fit, as the backwards driver bit.

[@65GasBoy]

Finally got the plug out today!! I had to hammer a larger Torx socket bit into it and she finally busted free!! sadly my siphon hose just barely fits in the hole, so I couldn't get much siphoned out. I did read on a cub cadet forum that a guy installed a drain plug in his Hydrostat. I'm going to give that a shot.

[@repairvehicle]

I don’t recommend installing drain plug. It will fail after plug install

[@thestonehousefarm1942]

Thanks for this video.

[@floridadog7773]

Yes great video Sir ⛷️

[@spiritualwarrior4903]

1/4 is the correct socket to remove transmission bolt for a Cub Cadet.

[@Flcracker62]

1/4 inch Allen bolt for plug. Great video

[@Twobarpsi]

Great video!!

[@jodybunton3907]

Very helpful !!! Thank You

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome

[@eddymumford4086]

I put 85w - 140 super tech gear lubricant in my craftsman l.t 1000 it's a little thick 😂 but it seems to work good only problem is when it's cold you can't push the mower by hand the transmission is stiff tires will not turn easy until you warm it up 2 too 3 minutes... 😂

[@dand1654]

Thanks for doing this! subsricbed ! And ready to watch more.

[@repairvehicle]

Anything specific you are interested watching?

[@Godckr1]

Thanks for sharing. God bless🙏

[@repairvehicle]

Thank you and God bless too.

[@danbyrne6501]

Very good job👍

[@dad2817]

Thanks i will get on that

[@adamcorria1647]

Great video as I just picked up my first rider and it's a cc 1046vt and looking to change all the oils but couldn't figure this out. I wonder if I can use the ford ptu drain plug add to put a drain on the bottom? Has anyone ever tried it?

[@kennethlowe6337]

Great video I have a cub cadet 1050 and it has the hydrogear 618-0391 and it looks like the one your working on and I can't get the plug out . Would it be pressed in.

[@repairvehicle]

I don't think

[@Mike-su8si]

When I drained mine their was atleast 1 quart in it that I sucked out with the shop vac

[@1951shelby]

I have a 1040 cub cadet, the gas tank is over the rear end, could you recomend a good way to access the plug as you have shown, thanks, my mower doesn't want to pull forward very fast, reverse is ok, do you think this is the problem?

[@repairvehicle]

Very often dirty fluid is the cause for transmission not work properly. Removing gas tank maybe is the best way to get to the plug?

[@curtchanning5074]

My Craftsman 54 inch has the gas tank under the seat so I can not change the fluid as easily as you did.

[@bobpratt7083]

Good video. What is in that gray container with a rubber cap next to the trannie drain plug?

[@repairvehicle]

I think it’s a expansion tank since fluid expands when it becomes hot

[@bobpratt7083]

@@repairvehicle Thank you. Sounds very readonable. 👍

[@nathanielpeace2343]

Great idea using the screwdriver as a dipstick. Also I like the emphasizing of cleanliness. I cringe every time I see someone tear into an engine or transmission caked in dirt (which seems to happen more often than not).

[@cgeromi]

Absolutely amazing video!! I just bought a 2021 xt2 gx54 d. Would this drain and fill be applicable on the newer xt2s?

[@repairvehicle]

Drain and fill will apply to yours too. However, make sure to use correct fluid.

[@cgeromi]

@@repairvehicle I'll have to research what fluid. All I can find is the cub cadet brand.

[@repairvehicle]

Nothing in your owners manual? There should be something about hydrostatic transmission or call dealer/repair shop.

[@cgeromi]

@@repairvehicle I'll have to dig into that more. And I wanna edit my statement. I bought a leftover 2020 xt2 gx54 d. As I couldn't stand the black rims on the 2021 model lol. If I wanted black rims I'd buy a Porsche.

[@frankdavidson9675]

i did knot know i had a filter on trans till i had to replace drive belt i lifted the mower on its side with eng lift i saw the filter i dont think it had ever been changed out of sight out of mind you need to change this filter when you change oil in trans.

[@CasualGearhead]

Great video! What kind of vacuum pump is that you used? My pump can only handle 4 ounces at a time

[@repairvehicle]

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[@darcylowey4139]

Awesome thanks so much

[@repairvehicle]

You are so welcome

[@sheba6779]

Hi thank you for responding. I spoke to hydro gear and a technician told me I have to take the air out of the system after the transmission fluid change. I’m not sure how to do it. I’m having some slipping issues after I change the fluid when going up hill and he told me I have air in the system and I have to purge the air out after every transmission fluid change. Thanks

[@repairvehicle]

What do you have? How old is your equipment? Did you ask him how to take air out? Did you have slipping before fluid change?

[@markr.2781]

Loosen fill plug, both tires off ground, cycle fwd. and rev. a few times, check level, tighten plug.

[@hiscaoger]

How's the Amsoil 20w50 running? Thanks for the video.

[@repairvehicle]

Running awesome. Tractor transmission is so responsive better than when it was brand new.

[@frankdavidson9675]

my mower has filter on the gear box i just changed it dont think it had ever been changed before very heavy did he say any think about the filter or do they not have one it underneath the gear housing about the same size as oil filter on the engine might want to check it out

[@repairvehicle]

Some have others don't. Mine doesn't have filter for transmission.

[@MrThebirddog]

Good video Sir

[@repairvehicle]

Thanks

[@BeingRomans829ed]

I'll take it that part with the little black cap on it is the expansion tank you mentioned? How does that affect the total changing of the oil? Does some oil have to remain in the expansion tank no matter what?

[@repairvehicle]

I don’t know. Does it matter if some remain?

[@BeingRomans829ed]

@@repairvehicle Probly not. Thanks. I would not have known how to do it were it not for your video. So I ordered me a small vacuum pump and a gallon of the oil already. Thanks again.

[@seung-hojoo7705]

Thank you for the vid. Is "Lawn Tractor Transaxle Vent Valve" the same hole that you used to replace transmission fluid? Mine is Craftman YT3500 which has a fan on top of transmission. There is a rubber plug next to it. It is called "Lawn Tractor Transaxle Vent Valve."

[@repairvehicle]

My transmission has fill plug that I have used to change fluid. Did you watch video without skipping?

[@seung-hojoo7705]

Yes, I watched it carefully. Mine does not have a fill plug. It only has an air vent rubber plug.

[@repairvehicle]

Maybe rubber plug is a fill plug?

[@toddhammer9228]

I have a Craftsman LT1000 that is about 15 years old. My manual lists 20W-50 Oil and then it says "72.8 ounces" in the parts section. Since they obviously never intended for us stupid consumers to service our own mowers, I'm wondering if 72.8 ounces sounds like the right amount you used. Thanks again for an awesome video. I've been searching all day for a transmission like mine!

[@repairvehicle]

If it's not in the video, otherwise I don't remember exact amount I added.

[@brenthumphries6581]

What size tubing is required to fit into gear case.

[@repairvehicle]

What did I show in the video?

[@swheeler6848]

Thank you

[@repairvehicle]

You are welcome

[@joeganusi8522]

So did the oil change fix the slipping?

[@repairvehicle]

Yes. A year later transmission is so responsive it feels like it's better than brand new. I just tried cutting grass few days ago and it's amazing how transmission works.

[@bulldozer7656]

Great video! Question, would it be better to use transmission fluid to flush it? Plus driving it 100ft or so then draining it of the flush seams a good idea??? Thanks for any input. Dan

[@repairvehicle]

Are you referring to Automotive automatic transmission fluid?

[@bulldozer7656]

Yes, ATF, it has lots of detergents in it to keep a transmission clean. It makes sense to me, but you've done this before. I have a similar model I'm definitely doing this to.

[@repairvehicle]

Auto ATF and hydrostatic fluid, both completely different fluids and not compatible. Adding ATF fluid to hydrostatic transmission will cause issues.

[@jaceb7136]

@@repairvehicle i used atf in mine then mixed gear oil in to thicken it up, didn't have fluid when I got it and I cant seem to get it to even spin the tires when they are off the ground, is it supposed to be easy to refill them because I have tried to purge it literally 12 times today, I have a craftsman lt1000 with the hydro gear trans

[@brianwalker6458]

What happens if you lost fluid in a leak so your reference point might not be a correct way of doing this

[@repairvehicle]

Good question, I had no leaks everything is dry. 13 years later I still have this same mover and have zero leaks and it’s working better than brand new. I can’t say same thing about my tires.

[@brandonlemly1510]

I have the same mower but it gets weak running up hill. Then it loose it power going up hill. Would changing the trans fluid help that problem??

[@repairvehicle]

Maybe

[@eddymumford4086]

my L.T 1000 i have to drive it around for 20 minutes after i add fluid and burp it then i add more fluid an burp it again seems to work better seems like it burps more air out when I test drive it

[@HOOSIERSCOTT99]

Do they leak at the axle where meets the tire ? Seems mine is leaking at the seal

[@repairvehicle]

Nope. Zero leaks

[@repairvehicle]

Why is your leaking?

[@sissymurphy9620]

ok still with the hydrostaatic fluid . I have tried and tried to get the plug out to put in hydrostatic fluid but it is so tight even my dewalt impaact driver can't get it out . . Left is to loosen it but it won't loosen it at all .

[@Maccat]

Great video mate! Thanks!

[@sissymurphy9620]

need to ask my white fan back there is tight and you can't even spin it by hand , is that too tight and not sure if it has been like that since I bought the mower

[@repairvehicle]

I know it’s tight

[@sissymurphy9620]

@@repairvehicle before it was repaired you could spin it by hand slightly . After I put on new drive belt it got tighter . You could spint it by hand a little before new drive belt . Old drive belt broke and I had to push the mower up my hill over 150 feet . I could tell mice must have chewed the belt . I found a dead mouse in my shed just before belt broke . I always make sure I keep shed clean and watch I don't get mice in there . But i think my 2 rescue cats must have chased it in there from the woods . That is why they were stalking the shed

[@swheeler6848]

My riding craftsman YT 4000 is seven years old. Having trouble going uphill. I’m going to try this tomorrow but it may be too late....

[@repairvehicle]

it doesn't hurt to replace fluid and see if it helps. I know a guy in my area who's tractor stopped going forward completely, he changed the fluid and problem went away.

[@repairvehicle]

this is one of the examples, this comment came from a different video on my channel (why Hyundai owners switch to amsoil oil) You can go to this video and ask him questions if you want. raburn2906 • 5 days ago @repairvehicle The Amsoil Hydrostatic Transmission fluid is top notch! I am currently using in my Cub Cadet. It completely stopped all the whining and slipping issues that I was having

[@jamesbowden4871]

My Craftsman YT4000 has exactly the same problem, so that's why I'm here. Did changing the fluid fix yours?

[@wavelaborvideoproductions7271]

So I would do this if my cub cadet turns on, the mower engages ... but it no longer moves forward or backwards?

[@tammyyerian7631]

Sounds like your drive belt is broke.

[@angelaprater2679]

Fill to 1/4" from top holds 3 its.

[@MrRerod]

Can you wash the transaxle with cheaper oil, then add the amsoil?

[@repairvehicle]

You can but it would not give you best results against wear

[@Scott-ec4ux]

"THANKS" !!! :-)

[@repairvehicle]

no problem.

[@rickjohnson2]

Thanks

[@janetwheeler7251]

Any suggestions on how to remove the fill plug?

[@repairvehicle]

on what?

[@janetwheeler7251]

On a Cub Cadet , transmission fill plug will not budge.

[@repairvehicle]

Watch this video it might help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoaXeniKoq-nl9U

[@tommypitre5975]

try some sea foam penatrating oil works everytime....

[@lornalandgren1560]

Can I do this on my Craftsman lt1000?

[@repairvehicle]

Yes if it's running on hydrostatic fluid.

[@howieloso]

should i use 20 50 synthetic if I plan to use mower in winter--my hydrostatic has 20- 50 oil in now--thinking it might be too thick for very cold

[@repairvehicle]

How cold are we talking about?

[@howieloso]

@@repairvehicle 0 to -20 F

[@repairvehicle]

What do you have and year?

[@howieloso]

@@repairvehicle Snapper spx 2018..23 hp www.google.com/search?q=Snapper+spx+2018..23+hp&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS916US916&oq=Snapper+spx+2018..23+hp&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[@howieloso]

transmission had crack from rock..repaired- JB weld ..i think 1 qt of Valvoline 20-50 syn was added

[@gembervasquez8102]

I opened my Hydrostatic transmission I bought it used and I saw that it was filled to the top should I leave it like that Or lower the level a bit?

[@repairvehicle]

Very good question. I don't know what you have. Did you watch my video without skipping?

[@sissymurphy9620]

thank you

[@repairvehicle]

You're welcome

[@arturofonseca1172]

Dirty oil is the reason why my craftsman tractor is not going back or forward? Thanks

[@repairvehicle]

Dirty oil is responsible for tractor not moving. Second reason possibly , parts worn out and changing oil might not help. But there is no way to know unless you change fluid

[@tammyyerian3123]

How can I get the oil out without a fancy pump? I am sure I need to change mine. It whines and seems pretty slow. Thank you in advance!

[@repairvehicle]

What fancy pump are you talking about?

[@tammyyerian7631]

@@repairvehicle I bought a suction gun at the parts store. Probably have to remove my gas tank. It has the huge tank under the seat. I just had the tank out on 46" Poulan Pro. PB22H46YT. They are a real pain in the butt to get in and out. Thanks for video

[@repairvehicle]

No problem

[@trent3872]

I have a LTX 1050, last time i mowed the gas pedal was kind of stiff and hard to push, i dont think i have ever changed the transmission fluid. Do you think this may be whats causing this?

[@repairvehicle]

Possible. You might have build up or rust around pedal mechanics

[@trent3872]

@@repairvehicle ok I'll check linkages and all. Haven't had time to dig into it yet, thanks for the response.

[@kentseymour2084]

I have a 2008 lt 1050. Transmission is a sealed unit and not supposed to be serviceable. Should I try anyway? Nothing to loose. Has over 700 hrs on it

[@repairvehicle]

No such thing as sealed unit. I would change the fluid

[@trent3872]

@@kentseymour2084 does yours have a kawasaki engine?

[@aceofpace1378]

Great video but my cub cadet LT1045 has the gas tank there.... damn it lol

[@repairvehicle]

Remove the gas tank

[@craigevans1868]

I have a John Deere x354 and and a k46 transmission everything I am seeing says 10w30 ( tuff torque) can I use 20w50?

[@repairvehicle]

What year?

[@craigevans1868]

2016

[@craigevans1868]

Sorry 2017

[@craigevans1868]

🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️bought in 2017 probably a 2016 on sale

[@repairvehicle]

Unfortunately you cannot use 20w-50.

[@TrailMaker2]

I filled my transmission with 20w-50 syntetic oil because it was hardly moving up the hill and at som point it stopped moving completly when transmision got hot and when Ive put new oil in, everything was back to original, it was pulling up the hill no problem but after few months I noticed that after transmision heated up it all started back again, I couldn't go up hills . Should I change the oil again?

[@repairvehicle]

Did you use hydrostatic oil ?

[@TrailMaker2]

@@repairvehicle yes

[@repairvehicle]

Possibly transmission is worn out and changing fluid again might not help.

[@TrailMaker2]

@@repairvehicle I changed the fluid today again, but I didnt try riding it, I will update you when I do it

[@char4cl]

​@@TrailMaker2does it helped?

[@rossg9363]

I was only thinking the other day "if" oil has to be changed every 6-12 months regardless of km's/miles done oil containers would have a "used by date on them"! the way these oem companies carry on to get you back in for serving is a scam in my opinion.

[@spaced82]

There are many causes that can result in the degrading of lube oil. The most common are oxidation, thermal breakdown of the lube oil, micro-dieseling, additive depletion and contamination.

[@scrateshooter]

Oil in a machine will get water/contaminates in it if in a machine.

[@markgamble7699]

Anyone familiar with a 74 gilson from Montgomery Wards??? Where to put the fluids in transmission???

[@repairvehicle]

Unfortunately not

[@charritolopez8223]

After stripping the plug using the 1/4 Allen socket i thought i was going to need to go buy more bits so i can try and manage and get the plug out but then i decided to go and try and use the t40 torx socket i gave it a good zappe and with the help of a piece a pipe gave it a good ol' try and i only heard paaaahhhh and the ratchet slipped so i thought oh man now I'm going to need to buy me another torx socket so i looked at the plug and didn't see it being more damaged so i looked at the torx socket and it wasn't broken so i put it back on the plug gave it a turn it started coming off i was like uuuuhhh eeeeeeeehhhh so if you strip your plug get yourself a t40 torx socket and give it some hammering down then give it a try it'll come right off

[@repairvehicle]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@codybodien]

I'm not sure if you will see this but I'm having a similar issue.. my Trans doesn't like to work when it has been driven for about 15 mins or so, I put a new drive belt on and the fluid looks to be good (not burnt or dirty), just seems to lose momentum after the 15 mins of run time. Any help is appreciated!!

[@repairvehicle]

How is the fluid inside transmission?

[@codybodien]

@@repairvehicle clean and full

[@repairvehicle]

I mean to say how old is the fluid?

[@repairvehicle]

How old is the mower and has fluid been replaced before?

[@codybodien]

@@repairvehicle it's a 2009 yes i think it has been changed before, not 100%

[@BlackDynamite901]

If mine has never been changed should I do it?

[@repairvehicle]

Mine was never changed before either. 9 years on same fluid, way to long. If it was mine equipment I would change it. Fresh fluid only helps, dirty fluid causes more wear.

[@BlackDynamite901]

@@repairvehicle thanks for the reply. Is it not the same as a car where changing it may cause it to fail vs leaving it be?

[@repairvehicle]

Don't know.

[@repairvehicle]

I'm not aware of someone changing transmission fluid and it failed after. I know that transmissions fail after transmission fluid flush. Transmission flush and drain and fill two different things.