Tough Torq Riding Mower Transmission Leaking Hydraulic Fluid And Slipping

We repair a leaking Tough Torq transmission on a riding mower that is slipping when going forward and backwards. This Too Easy DIY video shows you how to replace a leaking axle seal on a mower and how to fill the transmission with hydraulic fluid. Yes, now it will pull a wheelie !!
This repair works on riding mower brands like.... Cub Cadet John Deere MTD AYP Husqvarna Poulan Pro Murray Troy Bilt Craftsman Honda Toro Snapper and many more.
Tough Torq Riding Mower Transmission Leaking Hydraulic Fluid And Slipping
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[@bienhelado204]

I like watching his common sense repairs.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@driedjello]

using a winch as a hoist is flippin brilliant!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

😆 thank you. It's a real time and back saver.

[@johnheaton7531]

I use a an electric hoist same as you, I left my old Kubota raised up for too long,,,,filed the cylinder with oil. Lesson learned.

[@GeorgeCipows]

Finally found accurate mower transaxle information. Thank you.

[@edthompson1727]

I like how he points out the owners mishaps without really insulting them😅😅

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you. I consider peoples feelings, no one knows all this stuff, not even me. I learn everyday and do my best to pass on points to every customer who comes to our shop. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@Gears.and.Gadgets]

I appreciate your straight forward no nonsense advice. Keep up the good work sir.

[@billshedd55]

“Dead batteries and carburetors “. Sounds like a country song! 😂

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Dang it, now I have to write a country song? 😂 Nope not gonna sing it. 😄

[@harleyquintin6974]

Love your videos sir . Already picked up a few pointers. Im from Saskatoon Saskatchewan ,Canada. I'm retired & do alot of small engine & equipment in my garage for friends & neighbors. Always look for to more videos my friend . Keep them coming . 😊

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

That is awesome!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Well done T-Bone! Never sieze is definitely your friend. Like you said it somehow finds its way to your hands, clothes, tool, etc! 😢✌🇺🇸

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you, yes it does

[@michaelsmagic13]

Thank you t bone for helping me solve problems. I’m now working on mowers every day as a side hustle from educating myself off of your videos. I look at mowers completely different now.

[@jimmyphillips2216]

Had to subscribe as you taught me something…never knew that fluid plug was there!😊

[@chasefell4234]

These are very well-made transmissions I have a Tuff-Torq K55 in my 1995 Snapper Lawn Tractor 30 years of service ☑️

[@David-zs7bi]

Really enjoy your videos, keep them coming.

[@UQRXD]

Like the zip tie dip stick.

[@carloscouret5144]

The red neck dip stick was awesome.

[@user-sz5pb9lq1n]

Good technique on the wheelie.

[@wolffin100]

Ok , dag nab it ya got me .I'm subscribed. Love the simple and elegant approach to the repair process 😎🙏👍🏻

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Dag Nab It !!! Don't know about elegant LOL Thanks so much and Welcome to the family my friend.

[@garyjenkins6629]

Great video. I've had the same issue. I will add this to my winter maintenance!

[@rauljr9869]

T-Bone, another great session on giving us some education on the common fixes

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@terrencedeemer7172]

Love watching your videos

[@robthomas4302]

Great idea to highlight the part number. 👍👍

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thanks 👍I thought I forgot to mention the part number. I looked it up on tough torq website

[@daveb3357]

I learn so much from you. Thank you sooo very much for your videos

[@MrBdiehl]

No fuss no muss , Fixed!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Another successful fix T-Bone, and well explained 👏 👌 👍

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thanks you my friend.

[@grantnutter9364]

Thank you sooo much for this video!!!

[@warnerwilliams1223]

He does a great job. Thanks

[@alecrubin1292]

Love your videos, they are always quick and to the point. I am in NY and I Love your accent !!! Thank you for a great youtube channel and keep the videos coming. Regards

[@ThomasAlden-gn3ho]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@juanvela583]

Thank you for the advice

[@ronroberts7297]

Well I learned something today. Well taught lesson. Subscribed!

[@mudell.hunter0426]

Great video, exactly what I needed.

[@renatogoncalves2412]

Learning more and more. Thx.

[@Dboyquicks10]

I can't believe you didn't have to purge the air out of it. Must have done it off screen. Good stuff brother.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

I filled it slowly off camera, took about 30 minutes. When I filmed driving it that was first time driving it.

[@keithrenaud3380]

Would have been good if he mentioned it in the video. A lot of people wouldn't know that

[@davidhollingsworth950]

Just found this video and your channel. I found oil splattered on the inside of the right rear wheel of my Husqvarna YTH21K46. After watching your video, I’m pretty sure it’s the axle seal. Thanks. 👍

[@captainal2655]

Good mechanic !

[@lindadavidson1389]

Loved this video. Thanks for the demonstration, I learned a lot.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Great, hope it helps you out. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@riksheline5961]

Keep them coming bro

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Will do my friend.

[@rdberk]

This is great - informative and entertaining as well. Awesome!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@4Truth4All]

Good stuff! Very helpful! I really enjoyed the wheelie. Keep up the good work.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@edwardstephens247]

Very educational video

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@nickpanico5441]

Thanks for the videos !!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Glad you like them!

[@saliston]

Just started watching your videos you do a great job explaining things

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you. 😊

[@walterbeaver6365]

Very good information. Easy to follow with clear instructions 😊 Thankyou Sir

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you, we are glad you liked it. Also thanks for commenting and watching.

[@jessevickerson1871]

Just thought I'd let you know you installed the seal in backwards,it was correct when you removed the old seal because it's ment for the taper to be out so dirt does not get into the transmission but does allow oil to get out if needed.

[@bballboyjumpshot9353]

Thank you sir!

[@davidlillard9086]

Awesome!

[@khenm5198]

Thanks for the video brotha

[@adnacraigo6590]

You make it look easy.

[@donames6941]

It is eazy

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

thank you

[@hblide]

dang, Evel Knievel..... looks like you gave yourself whiplash at the end!! Awesome video as always.. B

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Yep, neck brace on now, back hurts and walk with a limp 😂Thanks for watching brother.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

thank you buddy!!!! I'll go check mine

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks

[@Big_Johns]

T-Bone you always make it look easy brother. 👍 Hey Mrs T-Bone 👋

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thanks brother 👍 Will tell her you said hello.

[@Big_Johns]

Thank you sir.

[@jeffcameron7853]

Just had this issue come up. You video has helped, cheers!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Awesome thank you for watching and commenting my friend 😀

[@user-iw6oe5km8d]

best ive seen thanks

[@JungleBobRepair]

Love it bother wheels up!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Wheels up and hammer down !! Thanks for your support brother.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Well at least you got a sesl of approval for getting the leaky oil seal fixed and running again

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

LOL yes we did get the seal of approval from the customer.

[@tatechasers2393]

great video, I'll have to check for leaks

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Awesome, thanks for watching.

[@flierbill]

Nice shop, I'm out here on the ground.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you, that's ok that you are working on the ground. I'm always rolling in the dirt repairing equipment. Glad you are repairing it. Thanks for your comment my friend.

[@silwan6784]

I like your demeanor

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

thank you

[@liljoeii6091]

Mine has the bearing grease in it. Thank you for the video.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thanks for watching!

[@STTC]

This ain’t NASCAR! absolutely brilliant quote 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻. That engine was hunting like the sheriff in the Rambo movie T-Bone! carb clean brother,,, great video, too easy,,, love to Mrs T from your biggest UK fanclub

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

LMAO If you ain't First you are Last !! LOL. Dang it man, Rambo LOL, yes it was. I will tell Mrs T you and Mrs Baby said hello. Thanks so much for your support my friend, hope we can meet for a Guiness one day. We would have a blast if we were neighbors.

[@rogerford4427]

Perfect practice makes for fun😂

[@user-up9qg1vf8k]

I have a John Deere D110 engage cable broke. I replaced it but now when I engage my blades are barley turning. I did love this video. Tony

[@user-up9qg1vf8k]

Do you not read these post? I was hoping for a answer sir.

[@Chef-James]

Wheelie good video.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

🤣 thank you 😊

[@rayburnett3066]

A great vedio

[@HenryDexter-jf6rn]

Grate job

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Thank you

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

You are welcome my friend

[@ededmund5685]

wow good video

[@jeremiahgodin173]

Yeah, those springs on the seals are normally an indication of the fluid side.

[@ErikISkogen]

Gear/Transmission oil* :)

[@TheRustyRooster]

Hey hey there ya have it, folks. "It's just that simple "

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Too Easy

[@billwilliamson9842]

this just confirms what my thoughts were on a slow/surgin trans on a troybilt horse xp I have. You aren't the only one to have a low opinion of those kholer courage engines but dangit if both of mine haven't been used, abused and then beat on some more and they just keep cuttin. I mow about 8-10 acres weekly with just a 46"'r. Good vid and I sub'd.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Awesome thank you 😊

[@trudyburns86]

great

[@richardstone5241]

You just saved my a** and several hundred dollars! Subscribed!!! Thank you for a great channel. I would like to see how to adjust the valves and replace valve cover gaskets. Also, I have a 2015 Cub Cadet Riding Mower and the seat is CRAP but I do not want to pay $300.00 for a new one any ideas!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you!!!! Really appreciate it my friend. I have a couple videos on adjusting valves. If ya can't find it, let me know and I will send tomorrow

[@richardstone5241]

@@RaleysSmallEngines Sorry about that, I looked through your vids but did not see it. I will look again.

[@claudecroft2732]

How about on a troy built

[@tdeubner]

Hello Sir, I’m a recent subscriber and I really enjoy your the humor and your common sense way of explaining how to fix any engine problems. I have a question about the rotary fuel filters. I like to order some , but I can’t seem to find them. Could you tell me how I can order some? Thanks for all the great videos.

[@donnieshepperson126]

got same thing, hope

[@60Oldfart]

spring on the seal goes on the inside the lip without spring goes on the outside for dust..

[@Steve-jy7bc]

Technically what you refer to as the fill plug...is the relief plug. The actual fill plug is just forward a few inches, but on that model CC its easier to get to without removing the fan blade. On my JD l130, you have to remove the tranaxle to check or change the fluid. Its not overly difficult, but Tuff Torq could have designed them better.

[@JohnnyCorrell]

Did not know where the place was to put oil in the transmission

[@jamessanders7408]

👍

[@daveh1081]

Great instructional video mate. I have a John Deere x300. According to the owners manual, the gearbox is sealed for life! It has one of those caps but it is mounted vertically on the rear of the gearbox. Is it actually possible to change the gearbox oil in a tuff torq gearbox in an x300? If so, can you give me some guidance on how to do it? Many thanks.

[@georgemartinezjr]

Three favorite Grass Rats you Taryl Dactyl And Musie 1

[@georgemartinezjr]

Never thought about someone installing it Back Yards. Somes bad Maching the Factory And Holes a little to big

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

It looked backwards to me. I just installed it like every other seal I've done. After filling drove around, no leak.

[@halesmallengine855]

Another great video T-Bone. To easy!

[@edwardfay7440]

If that is how you install a seal, time to go back to school.

[@arksurvivalevolvedforever8985]

Slip piece of pvc pipe over axel push seal in nice and even

[@Dboyquicks10]

Anti seize is good stuff folks and a bottle of it lasts a long time. You'll save yourself a lot of headache.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Got that right.

[@benkanobe7500]

I live on 5 acres and maintain it myself (have been for 45 years). I maintain my own equipment (chainsaws, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, riding mowers/garden tractors, pressure washer, log splliter, ...). I take care of my stuff so it last a long time (I purchased my JD 317 when they were new and have the Kohler Series I motor) as my John Deere is still on the original engine (no smoke) and Hydro. Where do I get parts for my stuff (JD 317, Echo, Stihl, Husqvarna, Poulan, ....). I saw you replace the axle seal and all I could think of is where the heck would I get that for my 1996 Poulan ( 18.5HP Briggs and 46 inch deck)? I only know amazon and ebay. Where do DIY guys like me get hard to find parts for our well cared for quality stuff (like original carbs or Original carb kits)? Thanks!

[@allenhonaker4107]

Any thoughts as to whether the seal was put in backwards at the factory or by someone else?

[@kyfho47]

Replaced ToughTorq hydrostatic transmission on my John Deere D170 only to discover original one was slipping due to low fluid. JD doesn't give you a way to check fluid level with rear end still installed. So, now I've got a spare.😐

[@robj2704]

Yep. Even seen people replace $800 transaxle when it was just the belt the whole time.

[@Equppednut]

Would this same repair coincide on a 7 speed manual transmission?

[@tuanvucohan.9901]

Hi. I have the Cub Cadet model as the one in this video. I bought the axle seal on cub cadet website. I am not sure if it is right. would you please let me know part number for the seal use are you using. it look so easy when you drive the seal in. I use the washer and the pvc to drive the axle in but i having hard time... I am still working on it.

[@billywhitt4338]

Does a troy bilt pony have a full plug I've looked all over it and can't find one

[@danielboudreau5079]

Easy peasy

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Too easy.

[@johnnyhostler827]

Not sure if it will affect the seals life but you did install them backwards and the old ones were in correctly… other than that good work!!

[@roccfella2665]

Here's and idea.... use the pick tool you used to get the dust cover off on axel seal.... kinda what they're actually for

[@jeffarp7409]

The lip of the seal always goes onto the side that you are trying to keep the dirt out of.

[@ColinWatters]

I've have a slow leak from somewhere near the middle of the transmission. Can't see enough to figure out where it's coming from. Are there any good candidates ? Works fine if I keep it filled.

[@waynestefinashen239]

Well done Tbone but i like my steak medium rare!

[@robj2704]

This job is a lot easier than on a John Deere. On the LA series have to pull the transaxle out.

[@IBEW44]

Awesome can you show the how to on the ceiling winch.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

I've had a few requests for that. It's just a cheap Harbor Freight winch bolted to the rafters in the building.

[@IBEW44]

@@RaleysSmallEngines ok T Bone.