Thanks for making a video that doesn’t have annoying music, not skipping over “obvious “ removal steps, making a bunch of questionable diagnostic comments, and just keeping it simple!

Absolutely great video and very detailed. Thank you for NOT telling a 10 minute story about everything unrelated to the project at hand..

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I remade this video with less camera shakes. Better camera angles. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html

Wish they just put a drain plug on the thing lol. Looks like I’m in for a day of work instead of a half hour. Thanks man for the video

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

If your transmission slip or slows down when it's hot I'd ad 20w50 oil. Don't overfill it. 22mm-25mm from the top edge of the fill cap.

@austinwebb8986

2 жыл бұрын

You can add a drain plug.

@Moutanman

2 жыл бұрын

I think the intent was to have owners just buy another new 100 series mower rather than do the troublesome maintenance.

@JA-wp6cj

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Selling my sst18. Just got a cub zt150

@vermontaviator1248

Жыл бұрын

@@Moutanman that incapable of maintaining your equipment you just buy new instead?… your neighbors must love collecting your trash.

Fantastic resource!! Really well done. I was ready to bin my D140 as the transmission replacement cost was coming in at an estimated $2500 in Australia. No way I was going to give JD any more of my money. Gave this process a crack and for $100 in oil and a couple of hours of my time it is running like new. Magic!! Only mistake i made was damaging the magnet when putting it all back together as it was stuck to the plug and smashed when I was trying to knock it in.

Thank you. This video was very helpful. Serviced my D160 Today. I appreciate it.

Excellent video. Thank you. Your attention to detail is perfect. I need to do this job on a 155C

I think it’s a good video it doesn’t get to over the top with details. It does cover it step by step with a 2 hour video.

Thanks for this awesome video!!! I had the same problem and I solved it with your video!!! My D170 runs like new with 216 hours on it! Time for an oil change!!!

Excellent. I need to do this now - and been putting it off since some of the earlier videos made it look much harder. You work and video are excellent. Thank you.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Ram Chillarege thx man.... Make sure you don’t over fill it After priming the pump, the oil level should be 22-25mm down.

Awesome step by step coverage mate! Thank you

You are a life saver! I have had to rebuild my LA 110's front end, Mower deck and I also am replacing all the drive components , belt pulleys and changing the oil in the transmission.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Awesome…

Great job. I wish I could give you a million likes just for you cleaning that transmission to factory new. Great job on the video and the work.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!...

Very well explained and photographed. Thank you.

Thanks for uploading this video! Just done my machine, test ran. All sweet. Very nervous just before starting this task, after watching your video number of times, (and in between too). Thanks

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for your video! I changed my transmission oil this evening, runs great again, no slippage. My belt keeper and pulley design was a bit different on my L110. The pulley was on top, above the fan, the keeper was mounted to the frame and was a piece of tin with three tabs that encompassed the pulley when the body was lowered onto the axle.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Looks pretty straightforward! My lt160 is similar, has 700 hours on the oil I'm the 2nd owner just picked her up from a relative

This is the one I recommend you kept it simple !!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Try this one. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html&pp=ygUcSm9obiBkZWVyZSBvaWwgdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9uIA%3D%3D

Great how to video. I just wish you would have covered how to check the pulley for wear to let us know if it needs to be replaced or not. Thanks for posting. Nice c6 vette in the back ground. I have a c5 vette myself.

Thanks, I recently purchased a used TL 155 and I’m certain it probably needs the gearbox oil changed so I will commence to doing that this weekend ,good video!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

A little more work to the TL models but similar.. The only problem is hooking up the Forward/Reverse rod back on. Not much room.

All done. As u said took about 2 hrs. First time I ever did a oil change on anything haha. Watched your video step by step. All went well. Just hoping this helps with the power now...tractor has 525 hrs and was never "serviced" Thanks again. My only complaint was I left my mower deck on while working on it🙄

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome...

Thank you so much for making this video! I will be doing this service this fall as my D110 has 250 hours on it.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I redid this video with a tripod. Way better video. Check it out: m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html

@tlm3574

11 ай бұрын

Can't believe they dont have a drain plug and a fill plug. Couldnt cost over $2.

@tlm3574

11 ай бұрын

I dont think the dealership could do this job.

for the rear trans guide bolt I used the 6mm hex with a flexible right angle adapter with my impact driver. took 5 seconds to take the stud out and reinstall.

have done this a lot of times but your way was faster and simpler

Your video still helping. Ty

Thanks. Good video. It took me a while longer than it did you. FYI: If you look on top of the belt retaining bolt you can use a 6MM allen socket to take it out an reinstall.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 ай бұрын

👍

Awesome video!

Imagine going to pick up your JD tractor at the dealer and viewing a $140.00 charge to check transmission oil. Tuff-Torque made it a pain to check and R@R. But it is one tough transmission baring the inability to check levels and purity. Another great video on this tranny can be seen at Taryl Fixes All.

Excellent video! Thanks

I just acquired a mower similar to this with 1200 hours on it and no knowledge of previous service history. This is on my to do list. Thanks, Goose

Great video! I just worked on neighbor girls Sabre By John Deere .Would start slipping moving slowly when it got hot! I took the trans axle down and the pulley had already been welded to the shaft so that was one thing I was going to check for . The next thing is the oil inside looked like milky cutting fluid watered down. It was low also .I dumped it all out and cleaned the filter screen in the filler tube and filled with 20 w 50 oil ! I also ran the pump with a drill as I filled it. Runs pretty well now ! I ran it up some very steep hills and tried to get it to slip ! Seems good now ! I now know the is a Tuff Torque K - 51 Trans axle 1742b tractor! I am going to look for some used mowers on junk days ,see if I can find donor Transaxle!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

I have to do this to my 140 I was just trying to find out how to do it thanks for sharing I appreciate it. I also subscribed to your channel. On my way out.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thx...

Just did this procedure on my L120. Mine would barely move after a short time mowing and forget reverse completely. Well, after draining the old fluid and replacing it with Castrol 5w50 Synthetic, it did make an improvement, but I haven’t completely mowed my 3 acres of grass yet, so the jury is out as to what will happen when it really heats up. It’s definitely better though and I’m happy about that. It was actually much easier than I thought it would be, so I would definitely recommend doing it to anyone who is having issues with their K46 transmission. Sure beats the cost of a replacement unit, or worse yet, having to junk the whole tractor. Thanks to you and all the others that have posted similar videos!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

A heavier oil would help too. (20w50).

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

You need a sheader and tractor

This is about my fourth video, and you have the best technique, especially for someone whd doesn't have a lot of fancy equipment. Didn't feel comfortable lifting the back end up so high and stepping over the back end. Took two long pieces of 2X2 lumber, drilled holes, and attached them to the frame where the transaxle bolts up. Walked off with it like a wheelbarrow. Thanks for posting.

@lorenzoshawn7969

2 жыл бұрын

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@casenbrixton1345

2 жыл бұрын

@Lorenzo Shawn Instablaster ;)

@lorenzoshawn7969

2 жыл бұрын

@Casen Brixton thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@lorenzoshawn7969

2 жыл бұрын

@Casen Brixton it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D

@casenbrixton1345

2 жыл бұрын

@Lorenzo Shawn glad I could help =)

Great demo. This is a fairly simple project for someone with a bit of experience to get more. I liked that you cleaned the differential after removing it. I would do that too because one rarely gets the chance to do this You make this look easy but I know from experience that it takes patience and practice and that doing it right is worth the effort. Thanks!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

👍. I redid this video. Better camera angles. Check it out. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html

I watched the demo, removed the transfer case as described and noticed something unexpected on my craftsman lawn tractor. I did a lot of work not needed. The tow plate in the rear is attached by 4 easily removable bolts, remove the bolts and the rear hitch cover plate is removable! Take it off and their is the breather hose in easy to service!! Screw the breather hose off, syphon the fluid, refill and install the rear cover and your done in 1 hour..

My L130 has been whining and struggling until it pretty much stopped moving last Fall. Wishing I had researched this a few years ago. BUT, I dragged it out into the middle of th garage this weekend and followed the steps (a couple slight variations due to the model) and removed the backend. covered in dirt, blasted it with a hose, degreaser, etc. Drained, and refilled using 5W50. Magnet hd plenty of fine stuff but not as bad as I've seen in some videos here. Did as you did, tipping the axle up on one tire then the next, spinning the fan while holding the drive lever, etc. Topped off, put it back together and presto! Forward and reverse once again, with seemingly more power than it's had in recent years. Managed to forget to put the magnet back in but will happily pull it off again this weekend knowing that the fluid replacement seemed to do the trick. Mine's 18 or 19 years old 250 hours on it, and this is the first time the transmission has been dealt with. Was sure it was going to need a rebuild or replacement. Thanks for your video. Watching this one and a couple others made it possible for me to work on something I didn't have the know-how to do.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Make sure the oil level is 3/4in down from the top edge.

@jimlinehan6473

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic I was sure to follow that. I think I saw it in the comments.

I have a JD s160 with 200 hours, this video is very helpful

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

8 ай бұрын

I updated this video. Check it out. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html&pp=ygUhSHlkcm9zdGF0aWMgY2hhbmdlIG9pbCBqb2huIGRlZXJl

thanks fixed my tractor for $70. do prime the transmission, long story short I didn't and had run it for 2 minutes pulled the transmission out a second time and the oil dropped about 1 inch, below the magnet. Lucky I had a problem. I used Mobil 1 5w50 as it was the only 5w50 I could get.

Thank You..., made it look easy 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Mike-su8si

3 жыл бұрын

It is for him with some power tools i probably will bust my finger knuckles someplace while doing that if my tool slips that's what happens

Great video ..much better than the others !!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

👍. One of my first ones. I didn’t have a tripod back then. (a bit shaky)

Nice, thanks for your time, good work.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Another awesome video

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thx man. I redid the video. Better camera angles. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html

Simple and on point with this one! Will help me out with dropping the trans. Along with other ones showing how to install tuff torq drain bolts. Essential process of changing out fluid to keep it in good working order!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thx man. Hate repeating myself but don't overfill it with oil. Oil level should be down 22mm 25mm from the top edge of the filler cap

@ticman1962

3 жыл бұрын

I also downloaded from TT a diagram that shows like you did the level mark,plus it also tells me it will need 2 liters.

@ticman1962

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the newer filter media that’s available now for tuff torq trans? Much better that the screen filter that it came with!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

@@ticman1962 Yup.. Way better filtration..

I have a 2004 JD 145 Automatic and after 15 minutes it’s struggling going up hills. The video is great since the local John Deere dealer is backed up for weeks. My machine has close to 200 hours. Just basic maintenance and this machine is still going strong.

@heffptbo

Жыл бұрын

did you fix your issue with an oil change?

@lorik1755

Жыл бұрын

Hope you check your drive belt..or belts and drive pulleys (bearings go out) before dropping trans. Hate for you to jump straight to this scenario. :)

@timferguson593

Жыл бұрын

That rear pulley under the fan should be replaced while your at it. This helps a lot

@boostimalaka1

Жыл бұрын

@@timferguson593 Remove the deck put parking brake and remove the bolts and replace with new pulleys. It’s much easier doing that instead of messing with putting a new drive belt which requires removing the clutch and steering.

Thanks for a great video!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Awesome video well done simple explanation no BS. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment.

Great video!! Thanks so much!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

9 ай бұрын

I redid this video. Check it out: m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html&pp=ygUjSm9obiBkZWVyZSBvaWwgY2hhbmdlIHdlZWtlbmQgaG9iYnk%3D

Very good!

Good video.

Man great video you make it look like second nature must have did a lot!

Good video. I watched a few different videos on this subject before tackling it today. SUCCESS! A few things: the fluid capacity is 2.2 quarts (2 quarts, almost 4 ounces). I used 20W50 GTX oil (2 quarts) and the makeup ounces in Lucas Oil Treatment (since I didn't want 28 ounces of 20W-50 sitting around I would never use. Incrementally, I will use the Lucas in mowers, etc. I used jack stands under the axle (right next to the wheels) for great support and access. Honestly, the work isn't that hard. Tricky to balance the transmission a bit getting it out and in. Really, for me the tedious part was getting the cotter pins out of the three rods underneath. I replaced them with what I call spring pins. I would also suggest blocking the front tires, and I liked the shim into the front suspension...something others did not do. I found two 2x2 boards at the front and back of the rear tires after you drop them and roll them into place helps keep the unit from moving. Use a snap ring pliers and take the retaining ring off so you can take the fan and pully off before draining. And shaking the transmission some and tipping the tires up and down each way in the draining process helps get all the old oil out. I also LIGHTLY put a locking plier around the drive shaft and turned it a number of times in the refill process to help the oil get throughout the unit. I am not that mechanically inclined, but this was doable. I let it drain for nearly an hour, agitating it occasionally. Total work time about 3.5 hours...with some starts and stops and "I forgots" (fully assembled, hadn't put the drive belt on the pully.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 күн бұрын

Good work.

I would have taken it a few steps further while the axle was out and popped off the lower pan, cleaned it, drill a hole in it, tap it, and add a drain plug. That’s too much effort to keep going through every couple of hundred hours just for an oil change. Alternatively, I would look into the possibility of just pumping out the old fluid through the fill hole with a 12 volt fluid pump. Otherwise, nice work! It’s good to see someone taking care of his tractor! They sure don’t give them away when you need a new one!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

That is an option......

Bardzo dobry instruktarz

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

super, dziękuję

OUTSTANDING! THX

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Good info.

I've got a 2015 X320 with 275 hours, and it has really been struggling on my hilly property once the transmission gets hot. If I run cold water over the transmission for a few minutes, it helps dramatically. I'm hoping I don't need a transmission replacement, so I would like to start with a trans oil change first. Hopefully it helps, I miss cruising up the hills effortlessly while mowing. Or maybe its time to move up to the X570 diesel...

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

X320 have a more heavy duty K56 Transmission. Trans oil should be change every 200hrs. Hope it helps...

Good mechanic. Hard to do that and film too without jerkin that camera around. Bravo man.

Good job

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Yes, great video

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I redid this video, better camera angles etc…. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html&pp=ygUjVHJhbm1pc3Npb24gZmxpdWQgY2hhbmdlIGpvaG4gZGVlcmU%3D

Impressive

Having an old 185 hydro where both the trans and diff oils can be changed without removing the rear assembly, was almost in disbelief watching this and wondering why there’s no drain plug, and why the filler is a thin press-in versus something stronger and threaded. It wouldn’t cost much at all for Deere to make these upgrades in production so what gives? I guess this is part of why the 185 is still going strong 35 years later and the new light riders seem to be disposable.

Know we went back and forth not trying to find those comments lol. But taking the time today to do this right this video while doing it almost takes no time to do I expected this to take WAY longer. Thanks for the video will update you on noise once it’s drained cleaned and out back together

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

👍. Don’t overfill it. 22-25mm from the top edge after priming the pump. If you don’t prime the pump set the level 20-22.

@DEFGraves

3 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic I gotta go get another couple quarts of oil lol then I can check level/prime

@DEFGraves

3 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic 22-25 seems kind of low while measuring it out lol have to prime it and see how much it goes down

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

@@DEFGraves You don’t want the oil for Gears side & Pump side mix too much. That’s why it’s down 22-25mm from the top edge.

@DEFGraves

3 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic so. Excuse my ignorance here. So when I tip it I’m not trying to fill both chambers/sides I’m just getting some in there (when tipping to each side by lifting wheels as you did) then the main spot where the magnet is needs to be 22-25 mm down from top

Very nice. Hugh help. Your info regarding retaining bolt versus removing fan - priceless!😊 I am ready to drain tank. Getting it disassembled was quite doable. And my fins were SO FNG BAD. UGLY in there. I am doing the belt as well. So appreciated.🎉🎉 5 stars....

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

👍

Oil Level after priming the Pump & motor should be down 22mm 25mm from the top edge of the filler cap.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

@@mauricearian1872 Awesome fast work....

Thank you very much for the time producing this video, well done and lot's of good educational information! Seems this is a lot of labor for a simple drain/fill procedure. Is there an aftermarket and/or new version of the oil pan with a drain plug or would removing the bottom of the transmission pan to drain then fluid, reinstall pan with new gasket, then refill the transmission as an other option to avoid the labor and time to remove the transmission axle?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Ай бұрын

There is a drain kit available for it. “Taryl Fixes All “ did a video on it. The transmission still had to come out.

I use a over head hoist and it’s pretty fast and easy to drop rear end and replace it

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Hard to check the oil level that way.

simply great

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Thx. I redid this video. Less camera shakes. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaJrw6qnYtmYgtY.html&pp=ygUcdHJhbnNtaXNzaW9uIGpvaG4gZGVlcmUgb2lsIA%3D%3D

I like the way they make those so it's almost impossible for the regular owner to change that fluid. Thankfully I'm a mechanic and do things myself. Most people don't ever change their trans mission fluid for the life of their mower. Too bad.

Great video! Are there any current production lawn tractors that do have a proper drain/fill plug? I hear Cub Cadet XT1 does, or did, but I am not sure.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the only one that I know that has them. You have to lower to transmission down a couple of inches to fill it back up. You need a mirror to look at the oil level so you don’t over fill it.

Thank you for the great video.... I’m going to replace the drive belt and rear end fluid.... the tractor I’m working on has a lot of play in the steering.... do you have a video for that issue...???

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do have a video on this. Search for “ How to fix your loose steering on a John Deere Lawn Tractor Mower D110, L, La, D & E 100 Series “.

How about if John Deere just put a drain plug on the bottom??

What happened to older models where you just pull the drain plug on the bottom and let it drain . Manufacturers and dealers are making it to complicated to work on so they can rip YOU OFF ....

Will be using Amzoil Hydrostatic zero turn 20w-50 oil with a preferred price less than $10 a qt. This oil can take the heat and maintain its viscosity for a longer period!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to try this oil next time.. Thx...

@me37594

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the 20-50

@JohnSmith-uy7sv

Жыл бұрын

@@me37594 or castrol 20W 50. Used it in my lawn mowers and motorcycle engines and car engines for 50 years. Never any problems. thanks. 🙂

My LT166 is a 2002 and has never had the trans fluid changed. I called the dealer about it and he asked "is it slipping"? No, it has never slipped or done anything out of the ordinary. He said just leave it alone then. Well that is what I did and it is still working perfectly so ????

thanks for saving me $4000!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks so much for this great video. I don't think I have ever saw any one do as many replies as you have. My JD LA 145 is VERY SLOW going up hill. It has about 425 hours on it and the transmission oil has never been changed. There is also whining noise which may be coming from the tyranny...(not sure). Which oil, 5W50 or 20W50 do you recommend? I'm in Va. so the mower is used in, some what, colder temperatures. Thanks again!

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Use 20W50. Your pump is probably getting weak. (Thicker oil should help)....

@alfredamos5474

3 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic Thanks for the quick response!

Thank you. Having watched this I have no reluctance to tackle a fluid change. You did not omit a single step. Appreciated. I have a low hours JD 160 and since I mow straight up some very steep hills I expect my transaxle will benefit from a switch to full synthetic and regular changes. I have 40 hours on the tractor now. Should I do the first fluid change at 50 hours?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

No.. Change it at 200hrs.. Remember the Oil Level after priming the Pump & motor should be down 22mm 25mm from the top edge of the filler cap.

@joshlasceski

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, change it at 50hrs per Tuff Torq website: www.tufftorq.com/tuff-torq-k46-oil-maintenance/

@evanstauffer4470

Жыл бұрын

@@joshlasceski The JD 160 has a gear drive transmission (Peerless, if I remember correctly), not a Tuff-Torq. According to my dealer, there is no need to service it. I have about 1700 hrs on mine. As for the Tuff-Torq, it seems to me like a pretty poor design if you have to remove the transmission from the tractor just to change the oil!

lucky you said it is quick way to change it. lolll :) thanks for the video. it will help.

@dustoff499

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding. It was so quick I had to watch multiple times for what I missed.

My D170 is really struggling to go up hill after about an hour of mowing, never knew about changing the oil. My manual says no owner maintenance on transmission - go figure! Going to get some oil today and change oil, hope it helps.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps. You can check out my "Part 5, LA165 John Deere Lawn Mower Tractor Mower rebuild". I take the trans apart. (I wouldn't take it apart unless it stops working)

@mrbubetube

3 жыл бұрын

and if you take it to the John Deere dealer, they'll tell you the same thing, no maintenance. They'll say you have to replace the old transmission with a new one when all you really need to do is change the oil. The cost of doing that is high enough so that most homeowners will choose to buy a new tractor which is exactly what John Deere wants you to do every 4 or 5 years. that's why they use these crappy designed "unserviceable" throwaway transmissions. They also never tell you that if you plan on keeping your tractor for more than 4 years, you should do maintenance on the transaxle after the first 50 hour break in period. That's when the oil will be dirtiest with metal shavings in the gearbox. You should remove the transaxle and take it apart to remove all the dirty oil and metal shavings out of the gearbox, and then replace the old factory installed 10W30 oil with a slightly heavier grade 5W50 oil. That will give your transaxle maximum torque and a much longer life.

@pakoroutube

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrbubetube GREAT comment, every body should read this.

good video, I have a John deere 110, with 425 hours, I have never serviced the differential, it sounds very dry, I think it needs an urgent oil change.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

The noise you hear is the hydraulic pump. (Normal). It wouldn't hurt to change the oil when you have time on your hands........ Don't overfill it. 22-25mm top edge.

My machine (D125) leaked a fair amount of transmission fluid while in the garage for the winter. Watched your video and dropped the rear axle. Mine appears to be leaking from around the other cap that is on top of the transmission, not the flat fill cap. I can't seem to figure out what this cap is called to order a replacement. Any idea?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 ай бұрын

The breather cap? It sits a little higher the fill cap? Oil won’t leak out from the top of the transmission just sitting idle. It will leak a bit if there’s a bit too much oil in the transmission. No biggie, it will stop. Check to see if it’s leaking around the axles seals or the bottom pan gasket…. Also check the fill cap for crack in the rubber.

Is there no way to lift up the seat and maybe drill a hole to get access to that filler cap? Seems like it would be a lot easier.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

No, the gas tank is in the way and you have to turn the tracker upside down to drain the old oil. You can remove the fenderdeck but that takes longer.

I have a tuff torq t40 should i use the original 10w30 that is calls for or somthing thicker i have a power problem after a year of use. I have changed all the pulleys and the drive belt on my JD and still nada as far as fixing.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Tuff call on that one. Ticker oil will help but it will slow it down a bit. Check the color of the oil. Dark means it’s not good. Filter could be dirty.

I have a John Deere gt245. I sent it to you the repair shop to replace the transmission drive belt and when I got it back the transmission itself is leaking whether running or sitting. It seems like it's coming both out of the overflow bottle and from somewhere else. Thoughts?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

If it’s coming out of the overflow bottle it’s probably air in system. You can suck a bit of oil out of the bottle and run the tractor for a while. Then check the oil level after.

i cant tell what hydro fluid i need for my john deere 190C 25hp? is there an amsoil product i can put in there i want the best of the best? thank you on the video i am going to take my trans out tomorrow and look at things

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Don’t no about any other oil type but the K62 transmission takes Hy-Gard High Viscosity.

Bought my l120 used last year with almost 700 hours on it. Did good for few months. But by the end of season it was sluggish going up hills. How often should the fluid be changed?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Every 200hrs.

Two other magnets and a filter just saying if you tear it down that far might as well clean the filter or replace it and clean the other two magnets

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

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i am getting ready to strip one of these l130s down and what is the wire that runs to the rearend? i see yours has a wire hooked to it.. mine dont care to answer? thank you

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

The wire goes to the transmission reverse switch. It’s a safety device.

My L110 doesn't have the fan

How much trans fluid does it take? Trying to order ahead of doing the job. Also, I'm thinking of synthetic 20w50 hydrostatic fluid as I don't use in winter. Anyone foresee issues with that?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

That should be fine. 2.4 quarts or 2.2 litres

Oh man that is way more than you need to do, just drill a tap for drain plug in the bottom of trans and then you can change it easy. It took me maybe 20 minutes to install a drain plug in mine.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

You would need to drill two. Gear side and Pump side....

@redbone5363

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic Yes, but even one works if you change it a little more often, but I may go ahead with the second drain. Good video for those that don't want to drill and tap their trans. Thanks.

I'm looking at possibly buying a used john deere x350 from my dealer. Looks,runs,and drives great. Its got 296 hours on it and has the k46 transmission. Of course I have no way of knowing how it was used and possibly abused,but it looks to of been garage kept. They're asking $2900 for it,but they also have an x580 which has the serviceable k72 transmission. It's the same year and condition, but has 500 hours on it. They're asking $3999 for it. I do mow some hills that my current ltx1040 cub cadet struggles with. If it were you,would you buy a small newer mower,the 300 hour x300,or the x580 with 500 hours on it? As long as the engine and tranny are sound I dont mind replacing belts,spindles,and switches. I'm pretty mechanical, just thrifty. I mow about an acre and a half a week

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Bigger the tractor the better, lol. Offer them $3750, $3800. Tell them you want the oil changed in the transmission . A X580 here in Canada are over $6000us.

@ciphercode2298

Жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thanks,I'll tryin talk to em more about it.

I mean the Mfg. putting in a drain plug and fill plug might have saved us all a lot of hassle. Thats why i will never sell my Craftsman GTs... they will run forever with proper maintenance (like changing the trans fluid since it only take 10 mins) My LT2000 requires a process similar to this and takes 3+ hours.

I have a JD 190C with the tuff torq k62. My question is it says it has two separate drain and fill points (one for the hydro stat the other for the trans axle) and I have to prime it as it does not self prime. But you just dumped yours over and filled back up. Am I missing something?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

K62/K66 transmissions are a bit hard to prime after an oil change. Different transmissions. They trap air bubbles. To prime these you have to leave the filler caps off the transmission. Jack up the tractor (use jack stands), run the tractor for a bit. Then shut off the tractor, rotate the back wheels (by hand) back and forward. Top up your fluid levels. Then repeat the process again. Do this three or four times. After you get some resistance in the back wheels, run the tractor for 30 secs (forward/backward). The wheels should start spinning. Top up your fluid levels again. Install the filler caps.

@davidmorgan8612

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thank you so much. I subscribed.

well done

Great video! Thanks for sharing. At 81 years old it looks too involve and labor intensive for an old man, ME😂😂

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

You’re 80 years Young! Lol. I could do it for you if you lived in Nova Scotia Canada.

@Candoit2

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic Thanks! 😊😊

Would this be the same procedure with the X380- K58? I only have 130 hours on the unit, just curious to do this in the next year or so. I only put roughly 50-70 hours per year, cutting 2 acres.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 ай бұрын

They’re different transmission. The X-380 is a commercial heavy duty mower. Last a long time. Has a drain plug and a refill tank.

@jacobcarraway1989

Ай бұрын

​​@hilljack6765 Thank you for the information. I currently only have 153 hrs. I just completed the valve adjustment this weekend with new gaskets and new tie rod ends. I will put this off until another year or 2 before I'm even in the 200+ hr range.

I have an LT-190 machine with 228 operating hours on it. What kind of oil should I put in the transmission, and how often should I change it?

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

5 ай бұрын

Came with 10w-30 from factory but you can use 5w-50 castrol synthetic. If the trans is slipping a tad you can use 15w-50 mobil 1.

@misi9106

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!@@WeekendHobbyMechanic

Very informative. But a question for yah. I have a 2015 CUB CADET XT2 LX46 with no manual. Would you know what transaxle normally comes with it? In not, how do I go to find out the easiest way? Thx much.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Tuff Torq Hydrostatic Trans . You can check the model number on the sticker in the back trans.

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Model is a K46

@toddrhine7648

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeekendHobbyMechanic thx much.

I changed oil in my 145 jd. put in 30wt. oil it would not do but about 5 min . and would not pull ..nothing like it did before quit pulling now I will have to put in hd. oil and try it

@WeekendHobbyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

30wt oil is a bit thick to use in a JD transmission. It should still work. (Make sure the neutral rod in)