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09-29-13, 03:11 PM
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Hydro Gear Transaxles
Anyone have any experience diagnosing issues with those transaxles? Many thanks
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09-29-13, 05:44 PM
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Will get that for you shortly. Briefly transaxle doesnt drive in F or R. Elevated the unit and works fine.
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09-30-13, 05:19 AM
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Hello Staysinthedark,
Sounds like your transaxle is low on oil, Do you see any leaks ?
The oil level can be checked by removing the oil fill plug on the top of the transaxle, Proper oil level is to the bottom thread of the oil fill port. If found low, Top off with any quality brand 20w50 engine oil.
The transaxle oil can be changed but requires transaxle removal from the tractor and turned up side down, The oil drains out the fill plug. Then after refilling with new oil a air purge procedure is necessary to rid the pump of air.....
Good Luck
Sounds like your transaxle is low on oil, Do you see any leaks ?
The oil level can be checked by removing the oil fill plug on the top of the transaxle, Proper oil level is to the bottom thread of the oil fill port. If found low, Top off with any quality brand 20w50 engine oil.
The transaxle oil can be changed but requires transaxle removal from the tractor and turned up side down, The oil drains out the fill plug. Then after refilling with new oil a air purge procedure is necessary to rid the pump of air.....
Good Luck
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09-30-13, 05:51 AM
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Thanks. Will be calling them at 0800. Been told it was a sealed unit. Cant disagree with your analysis. Havent noticed any leaks or lessened performance until this. Thanks for your input will post what I find out.
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09-30-13, 09:29 AM
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Are you certain the problem is in the hydro unit? I once picked up a JD tractor cheap that could only move on level ground or when the drive wheels were jacked off the ground but could not climb the slightest hill. It turned out to simply be a belt adjustment. The belt was slipping under the slightest load. Tightening it took care of the problem.
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09-30-13, 10:04 AM
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Was sorta until I jacked it up and it ran fine. Question is it the load and hydraulics? Unit is sealed and factory says nope. Clutches? Maybe? Dont know. Belt was new and it ran jacked up. Factory thought might be the linkage. Checked before and again and dont think it is. Said it cant be electronics. Still diggin thanks for the input.
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