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Re: Craftsman Lawn Tractor tranny problem?
#1   Jun 29, 2006 12:28 pm
If I could get a new tranny for $400 I probably would.  Mine is a little smaller than yours, and they said it would cost $800+ just for the part.  Wonder if yours would fit mine?

Does anyone know a place that sells hydro trannys that will fit Craftsman mowers and that doesn't have Sears' pricetag?

Re: 18.5 craftsman hydrostatic tranny question?
#2   Jun 29, 2006 2:24 am
Was your tranny designed for service, or did you just do that yourself?  Where did you get the gear that you replaced?  Does yours have a check valve for the tranny fluid levels?  Mine is the tranny on a 19.5 HP hydro, about 10 yers old, and it slips especially after running 10-15 minutes.  Sears says they are not serviceable and I should just buy a new one, at $800.
Re: Craftsman Lawn Tractor tranny problem?
#3   Jun 29, 2006 2:13 am
I read the reply by MrFixAll and am intrigued.  Mine is a 19.5 HP Craftsman with the hydro-static transaxle.  Problem is slippage mostly after it warms up. 

I had the Sears repair man out and he said there is no tension adjustment for the belt, which I thought was odd, but he's the pro, right?  Is that correct - no tension adjustment?

Sears and other shops all say the transaxle cannot be serviced.  Approx. 10 years old.  Does the fluid deteriorate?  There is no drain, there is not really a fill hole either, but rather what would appear to be a vent.  If I drilled the case and replaced the fluid, what precautions would I have to take to get the air out of the system?  Would I fill it from the bottom or from that vent-like gizmo on the top?

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