I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck on yours.

David Urquhart Thanks for watching and the compliment.

Yes, an impact will take it right off effortlessly.

Thanks.

Pump whining and having to push the movement lever further than normal to go the same speed.

It's hard to say. A lot of hydro don't push easily even with the disengage lever actuated.

The wheel seal it bad. It can be done on the mower and would probably only take you under an hour.

+Dan Brooks Hey thanks.

+George Edwards More than likely the internal pin that puts it into free wheel is sticking even though the lever is disengaged. Light taping with a hammer may free it up inside.

+sixtyfiveford I have a cub cadet 1020 that is stuck in gear and I have no idea which one because the shift stick has come off. can you help me at all?

All of these Hydrostatic transmissions are very similar in layout and identical in function. Some have a drain plug.

You didn't say whether or not it was turning over, or if the solenoid was clicking. If it is not even trying to turn over, you probably have a bad safety switch somewhere. A quick check is attach a small jumper to the pos on the battery, then touch it to the small wire on the solenoid. If it turns over then, you either have a bad safety or a broken wire somewhere. Running the jumper, bypasses the ignition switch, safeties, and wiring. All the solenoid is looking for us a signal to activate it. Good luck.

The variable speed is a great transmission. Most of the time the variable clutch is just sticking and needs a little clean up.

thanks for your input, I'll let you know how the rebuild goes

+Dany Luna Different units/brands call for different oils. Mine called for 20w-50.

Whinny is generally a transmission that has air in the system.

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oh and also just to add, i did purge the system to make sure there was no air in it.

A whining is small air bubbles that are trapped. They will work themselves out over time and you shouldn't worry about it.

+sixtyfiveford thankyou!, keep up the good work

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when I rebuilt one I went to local lawn n tractor store and they sold me this clay based grease I refilled mine with.. came looking for name as no longer near that shop.

mine was different though, sort of a pancake design.

Kurt Martin The pump or hydro motor in these is about all that wears out. Pull the transmission model number and see if you can find these parts. If so, I would rebuild it.

sixtyfiveford thank you,it's one of those thing's I don't know much about.But will give it a shot.Thanx again Cheer's.

If you decide not to do anything with it, save the motor as you can use it on any other riding mower. You can even find someone with the opposite problem as you with a blown motor and good transmission and do a swap to make one good machine.

It just needs the linkage adjusted.

sixtyfiveford hguy

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L DJ Yes. But jerking from hitting curbs/bumps can cause excessive spikes of load and hurt it.

Amazon actually had the part I needed and they were the cheapest. I just found the part number I needed and then Googled it for 30 minutes.

Can you remember the vendor on Amazon? Another subject....I want to know how to find an explosion chart of a John Deere 130 hydro gear trans axle. We have googled and unable to find one. Thanks. Leamon

I just looked it up; it was Mowtownusa . They also have a website but there prices aren't the best. I would find your part number and Google it. Do you have the L130 or the older 130? Your transmission itself should have a model number on it.

Anywhere from a few hundred to a grand.

Check your linkage, as it may be binding.

Thanks. I'll look for in the mail.

There is generally a plug on the top or a side. You can see at 4:19 the hole in the top I'm draining the oil out of.

Barbara Votaw This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. • The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. • With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for Reverse travel.

Thank you. My dad wanted specific instructions. Will give to him.

Generally these engines only overheat because debris are blocking the air cooling fins. More than likely with a riding mower a mouse built a nest on that cylinder.

All of these work the same way.

Rephrase your question.

You need to pull the entire transmission apart to separate the drive spindle.

sixtyfiveford do you have any video or other information on how to do this?

sixtyfiveford pulled the trans got it open up drained the oil. Need info were to get parts and the trans diagram. Need how to replace the drive spindle.

Google your hydro trans model number and you should be able to find a schematic.

2185 cc looks different than one in video

The transaxle brand and model will be on a tag on the transaxle itself. From there you can find a parts breakdown online and part numbers.

I don't think anymore than other engines. Generally the motors that throw a rod, due so because of lack of maintenance.

Barbara Votaw All of the safety switches are tied to the seat. They want to make sure you're on the seat while the blade is engaged. Lift the seat and make sure the switch is in good condition.

knightrider1545 A lot. Most will easily handle the 20-25hp motors they put into riding mowers these days. The just slip internally more which is the nature of a hydrostatic.

36hp is maxing it out, but it'll handle it. You'll be close to the edge but like anything with an engine just don't "slam" it and it will handle it without breaking. The biggest performance gain you will see is cutting grass. It may be rough on belts but it'll cut without an issue.

Why don’t you just loosen and remove two battery bolts, lift the battery out of the tray, then you’ve got access to fool with these damn things. I just removed my MURRAY transaxle entirely, much easier to drain the oil if it is removed from the frame...

What? 😂😂 mine is 51 years old, in a lawn or garden tractor you really dont shift anyway.

@@thatmarred_mustang yes the ones with a cluch and brake were the best!

@@dodgeramsport01 I must be confused about something, I guess the brake and the clutch are the same thing on my tractor.

@@thatmarred_mustang yes they are the same pedal, but the new ones have a gas pedal no gear or speed select! these are the hydrostatic ones!

@@dodgeramsport01 oh, ok! I understand now, thank you for clarifying!!!! I appreciate it !!!