Would I fill it from the bottom or from that vent-like gizmo on the top? There is no drain, there is not really a fill hole either, but rather what would appear to be a vent. This lever was sticking on mine. My Sear DLT 3000 was completely immobile. Another similar complaint. I had similar symptoms with a hydro-drive Deere tractor... was a hydro fluid problem... either low on fluid... or old fluid...  a sealed unit may not offer these remedies... My craftsman stop moving forward or backward after finishing the front lawn. steel deck. I have replaced the drive belt with no success as well as changed out the oil in the tranny oil reservoir. Thanks! If I drilled the case and replaced the fluid, what precautions would I have to take to get the air out of the system? Is that correct - no tension adjustment? Re-engage the transmission with the freewheel control and then start the engine while sitting in the seat. Craftsman 20.5 HP Kohler Command V twin Under the seat Model Number: 944.607201 SN:102797C001327 Hydro-Gear Punp BU-102-122?? Those are very lightweight and will provide good service as long as you only mow on mostly flat ground. The Tuff Torq K46 transaxel calls for 1.9 litres of 10W30. I think that it needs to have the air bled out of it, but I don't know how to do it. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Had they not offered a percent off and free installation/labor, I would have gone ebay. Hope this helps, good luck. I changed the front motion drive belt, but this had no effect. I’m breaking down and doing what I should have done five years ago, John Deer. I can't say enough good about this mower. The springs I use are from the hardware store and now cost $.75 and are similar enough to work well. Craftsman T-240 with hydrostatic transmission. As you mentioned, perhaps the brake, or brake linkage, got stuck? It CAN be rebuilt - the Sears guy even quoted you a price for a rebuilt trans, right? I bought a craftsman 42" hydrostatic riding lawn tractor Model#917.256570 I think it is between 2003 and 2005 model. After the tractor moves approximately five. model ys 4500, oldturkey03 Went to do the back lawn, applied the brake, disengaged the blades got off the tractor to move some obstacles, got back on, engaged the blades released the brake and nothing, no reverse no forward just a loud screech whenever I move the selector from neutral to forward or reverse. I have a craftsman 2000 dlt with hydrostatic drive. ... Drive belt is fine. 289240 is a YTS3000 with a hydrostatic drive. ( See http://www.m-and-d.com/Hydro-Gear_parts.html ). Its a sealed unit and I get the same response that it is unserviceable. mower is only 3 yrs old  and sears wants 800 dollars for new tranny and other vendors dont have this tranny in stock.. transaxle no. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). My guess it is about 5 or more years old. It is also possible to upgrade it to a K66 model which is MUCH heavier and readily serviceable. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. (The block assemblies pump oil). for a transaxle! Kubota, Husqvarna and HydroGear manufacture most hydrostatic transmissions used in the U.S.; their products are installed by Sears in its Craftsman range, and by John Deere. I filled the recovery tank about 1/3 full. It is the pull lever protruding horizontally from the rear of the frame, approx level with the rear wheels. in reverse it is fine, no noise or slipping only in forward. Sometimes the pulley's pivot point rusts up, then their travel is limited which causes the belt to slip when the belt heats up (expands). My LT1050 with hydrostatic trans mower suddenly stopped moving this week. Make sure your drive belts are not slipping. I have a 2 yr old Craftsman 18 HP riding mower with the same tranny issue. I just looked at the transmission and it says a 310-0650. I used a bamboo skewer for shish kabobs to poke around in there and accumulated quite a pile of dirt. Post Jul 01, 2011 #1 2011-07-01T17:51. I wrote and was told this transmission is absolete. If you pull it all the way out and lower the second collar into the keyhole shaped cutout, the transmission will be disengaged, i.e., in the freewheel mode. It was making a snapping noise with severly reduced speed. Hydrostatic drive transmissions are filled with fluid and require the operation of a gear driven pump to move the fluid which then in turn drives the wheels. Here is what I did to fix my Craftsman mower tranny. Repair information and troubleshooting for Craftsman-brand riding lawnmowers. Ithink he gives the hydro-gear part number in the description. You might look down at the rear axle for the brake assembly, and find the cable or rod that actuates it. 5. Who the hell let all the morning people run things? This time the transmission worked great almost immediately. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. With the motor running, it would make a ratcheting sound and drag the motor when trying to move forward or back. You may want to consider a  used Garden Tractor (GT) as a replacement based on the much heavier duty (ground engaging) transaxel that is typically found on this type of tractor. The This thing has been nickel and dimming from day one. Turn Tight radius. Zero turn In the meantime I think I've found another hydro transaxle -used- and am gonna try to install myself bar any real brain puzzlers. How to Purge a Husqvarna Lawn Mower Transmission | Home … 20 horse kholer 50" cut, hydrostatic. I need some help from anyone who knows about riding mowers. "They don't make 'em like they used to" definitely applies to the tractor world (and other OPE as well) these days. With the brake engaged/released, does the cable/rod move smoothly back and forth? http://cgi.ebay.com/CRAFTSMAN-42-RIDING-LAWN-MOWER-HYDRO-TRANSAXLE-171613_W0QQitemZ230002173739QQihZ013QQcategoryZ82238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem. After everything dried, I re-assembled and filled with new oil. There is a seller named sel_lo out of Georgia that sells a lot of Sears transaxles. You're lucky to have gotten 12 years out of that tranny based on your  conditions and use. My Cub Cadet LT 1024 Will Not Go in Forward or Reverse | Hunker Fast & Free shipping on many items! There are a total of 10 springs in two block assemblies in the trans. Your Craftsman mower has a Hydro-Gear model 319-0650 transmission (http://www.m-and-d.com/pdfs/hydrogear/319-0650_150071.pdf) Sears part #150071. Active 2 years, 5 months ago. I'll take a little more time now to clean and lubricate the lever. If I turn on the mower and then pull the red knob then get off … Set the lawn tractor park brake to prevent the lawn tractor from shifting or rolling while working. But I may also try the other guy's suggestion on here -the drill a hole in top of tranny and ad gear oil first. In this position, the mower will not move forward or reverse. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/164892-tufftorq-k46-repair-guide-pictures.html IMO, it is borderline fraud to call anything (and I don't care what brand it is) equipped with that K46 hydro a tractor. Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer. brokentractor. It's older. later Mike. I also noticed one time I was running my tractor around in circles as I was using a roller tine attachment to rough up lawn to plant grass seed. It has 125 hours on it (which I believe to be really low) and its kaput! Hydro-Gear Transaxle:218-3010L I got this tractor as part of the deal when I purchased a small acreage. 7. Sorry, no idea. I have a 42" craftsman hydrostatic, it runs fine but I cannot get it to engage on the hydro drive. Then recently started getting another noise (it was the fan on top of trans. Curtis B. : ... the hydrostatic bypass control rod doesn't engage. Do you know if there are pictures, or a utube video of someone doing this? Went to do the back lawn, applied the brake, disengaged the blades got off the tractor to move some obstacles, got back on, engaged the blades released the brake and nothing, no reverse no forward just a loud screech whenever I move the selector from neutral to forward or reverse. It would not even roll when the transmission disengage lever was set. After reattaching the deck, the test drive showed that the caked on dirt was not allowing parts to move where they needed to move. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden! Problem is slippage mostly after it warms up. I have a 11 HP Toro w/hydrostatic tansmissiont has a tranny issue and was wondering if anyone could help id the problem. I put it back on and the deck ran great, so the next step was to try it out in the yard. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor. If I pdf a picture or drawing, can someone point out where I should drill? 8. i hope that it all works out but still would like all the thoughts anyone may have on my upcoming project. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Wondering what to check ... Craftsman 917.289220 won't move. Thank you for the reply and schematic site. Accessibility. topped up fluid but now might need perge. I've kept the oil changed and lubed every year. This thing has been nickel and dimming from day one. when it is in forward postion i hear a snapping or clicking noise coming from transaxle. 01 - V-Belt. I called and talked to a rep and he told me the parts are identical just who you are purchasing from. Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean their not really after you. Wonder if yours would fit mine? Dirt was caked into crevices (and there are a lot of them) near the transmission. I have a Craftsman LT 1000 (Briggs and Stratton, 42 inch cut) and the trans just crashed. That said I've taken the chance and purchased a used tranny from Florida (no hills) and should receive it soon. After I dropped the deck and cleaned that, I was on my back staring at the drive belt and system. Does anyone know a place that sells hydro trannys that will fit Craftsman mowers and that doesn't have Sears' pricetag? MrFixAll Update 4/30/08, I just finished repairing my HYDRO-GEAR trans again. Sears will charge me $96 just to look at it, and if it is the transaxle, it would probably be better if I bought a new tractor?? Craftsman Lawn Tractor wont engage (no drive) ... Jimmy - I apologize for the delay in responding (reacting) to your advice following my potential transmission problem on my LT2000 Craftsman tractor ... heard a grinding noise and now my mower won't engage into gear. Otherwise, look for leaks - if you find any, then you definitely have to get the hydro fluid level back to full. Tried to download manual but that did not work. (My last repair on this trans lasted almost 2 years and the spring that was replaced is doing fine.) Anyway, since you have another one the way, consider changing out the oil before you install it. This time, during re-assembly, I filled one case half with oil before attaching the other case half. My craftsman (hydro gear tranny) is doing the same thing. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation." Oil was kind of dirty so I soaked everything in a parts washer and cleaned it up. When you enter your part number you will get the option of purchasing an AYP/Sears part or a Hydro-Gear part. I undid the parking brake and instead of it coming back to neutral it came more forward than normal. Also pushed the tractor while the tranny was engaged until resistance was felt and after some time the air was out and the tranny works like new now. Starts, motor runs, move to forward or reverse … Does the fluid deteriorate? Flat's seem to work fine, hills are a problem. Welcome Tremblay....  How old is the machine?? Checking the belt, it didn't seem like it needed replacing. Hydrostatic Transmission Repairs. The springs cannot be purchased from manufacturer, only the block assemblys. 1. Fixed by getting new battery, unstuck the engine, replacing fuel line, and adding new square key to wheel and axle. Looking for advice...it is a sealed unit, but is it missing some fluid? I dont understand why they would design a tractor such as this w/o a transaxle resevoir and the ability to change out the oil. If I could get a new tranny for $400 I probably would. Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear of objects and open - with engine off and parking brake set. If you google hydro-gear you should get a few. Thanks for any help. mackernanr did you try online places? or rebuilt $650. steel deck. i didn't understand the procedure & don't have a manual & don't know what a freewheel control is....help. Craftsman hydrostatic drive won't engage. While engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. 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