Mines like this too. Next time I buy a zero turn thats the first thing Im going to look is drain plug and filter for hydros because thats such a pain. Great video thanks for sharing

Same set on my Gravely mower. The manufacture should be ashamed of their selves for that design. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for sharing this video! Very helpful, I'm not afraid to try this now!

Thanks so much my brother and I've been wondering how to add or change the oil on mine too lol

It really should be done in the off season. Allowing the old fluid several day to drain and then keep coming out to fill with new.

Hell yea I will do that to my mower ! Thanks bro

thanks, I got the same mower, will be doing this soon

I've seen some of these videos of oil changes with out purging the air out. Running a hydro systems with air in them is running mettle to mettle. If you're hydro transmissions is leaking a person needs to repair the leak. I've seen hydro transmissions bearn up from low oil. Those things get 🔥 hot. The pumps have close tolerances. Most times changing the oil will make it work because the thick of oil is sealing of internal leaks.

Lol with the video sped up the traffic going by sound like you’re at a race track😅 Very helpful video buddy. I’ve got and old Snapper zero turn Cruiser with issues and I am hoping to do the same to fix mine.

Thanks

You really need to purge the air out of the transaxles when you change the oil. While the rear wheels are still of the ground, and bypass open and engine running, move the control levers full fwd and back 6-7 times, then same with bypass closed. Those transaxles most likely have an internal filter which is a pain in the arse to change.

Thanks for you help

Thanks for video. Wondering once when all put back together, and if need to put more oil in it, wonder it you could access threw the breather pipe to add more oil, as while stripped down on floor you carn't purge it till back on mower, just saying, thanks in advance

Could it not be purged by using a drill and a nut the size of the one on the fan and move leaver back and forth when it's pumping from the drill While it's on the ground or bench ?

great video, I have a zero turn like yours and it may need oil change but need to find a tech. thanks

My dad sticks a vacuum tube down the fill hole and pulls out almost all the fluid

C they should make it pumped where you can pump that out without taking it apart

I have a timecutter mx 5000 . same thing

Super helpful video. Thanks for sharing with those of us that have the same units. My Troy Bilt looks exactly like your Cadet except for the color. LOL. Think my first approach will be to drill a half inch hole in the engine deck above the filler plug and try to pump it out with a small hose, sort of like changing inboard boat engine oil thru the dipstick hole. Based on comments here, i'll also be careful to make sure most of the oil is removed, If this lazy approach fails will remove the units. Thanks again!

I was wondering did you purge out the air.

How many quarts of oil did each side take?

Hope my troy built isn't this bad my same side as i is having trouble turning on mowing a third lawn just makes a grinding sound but after i let it sit for 20 mins it runs good again

Fun fact! It really sucks when the drain plug strips out and you can't find a T45 to hammer into it to try and open it up!

Thanks for the vid, have to do this to mine. How hard was it to change the seal that was leaking? Did you have to crack the whole thing open?

What kind of oil you use?

What size alan wrench? I'm going to add rather than take unit out as there is a access hole on frame to remove the screw plug.

How many qts of oil to one unit??

This video was great. I had the same problem. I thought I was going to have to replace this high dollar part. After seeing the video I changed the fluid also. Now it works like a charm. I just don’t know if it’s going to last. I’m thinking after watching some other videos that the problem may reoccur. Maybe not. Did it stay working for you? Also the right side is lagging just a little so I may go ahead and change the oil in it now. Thanks again, you saved me a bunch!

I have the same issue, the left side of my huqsvarna RZ 5426 basically has zero power after running for 10-15 min. Does oil change actually fix the low power issue? Curious to see what everyone’s experience has been. Thanks!

Just was wondering if your changing the fluid totally fixed your hydro Transaxle problems. Are you still having problems once the oil heats ups?

these hydros have an internal oil filter inside them....im not surprised that the hydro stopped working going by the oil that came out of it

I thought about while you had the transmission off what about using a electric drill and socket to spin the drive pulley to help you purge out the air.

What about the bolt with the tube? Don't you open that up and also tell that side?

I thought the (ezt) transaxle took 20w 50 n the ones with filters take hydraulic fluid correct me if I’m wrong?

I did this to mine and I still get bogged down going uphill. Any advice?

Can you show what kind of oil they gave you or say what grade and weight they gave you. I have the same Hydra Drives on a Troy-Bilt zero turn. Thanks Rick

Finally found someone with my same issue. I even got a new transaxle.

Can You Mow Grass With The Cub Cadet Next Week Please On The Video

I wonder if the axles could be pulled and drain that way? Much easier than removing the pump.

It has a Hydro Gear 2200 transmission, so it is "supposed" to be non-serviceable. These transmissions are not unique to Cub Cadet, and are on most of the residential zero turn mowers in the $3,000 - $4,500 price range. Anything with fluid should be serviced. Removing the trans is the recommended procedure, but I've also seen someone who actually drilled and tapped a drain plug in the bottom so that the fluid can be easily drained and filled. You may also be able to pump the old fluid from the fill plug, but you won't be able to drain as much as you would by removing the trans first.

Suck that fluid out like (Midas),or drill and tap for drain plug (1/8 inch )pipe plug

How much oil did each unit hold?

I suspect you could have used the pump to drain it.

I am so pissed off that Cub Cadet installed such a crappy drive system, Just to get to you buy a new mower! The deck also has a connection to "Flush" the deck after use, when the SCAM is to get you to get water in the bearings of the spindles and either replace the spindles at $150.00 EACH or do what I did, buy Elastomeric bearings and NEVER use water again!!

mine is having the same problem i did add oil to it and it seemed to help but now it just takes longer for it to have the same problem was this the case with yours and how long did it take to fix itself after you added the new oil

HOW IN THE HECK CAN AN ENGINEER THINK ITS OK TO NOT HAVE PUT A FILTER ON THE FREAKIN TRANSMISSIONS, THOSE PEOPLE WHO DESIGNED THIS NEEDS TO FIND A DIFFERENT JOB!!!!!!!!!

That was a lot of unnecessary work. I can't understand why you took it apart to change the hydro fluid. All you had to do was take the plug out the top, stick a small hose down there from a fluid transfer pump and pump it all out. Then reverse the hoses and fill it up with new 5w50. Quite simple. Been doing it that way for for years.

You need more tools that fit the job.

You must lift a little on one side to make turn properly, can not let wheel slide. To me toro is not a good lawnmower, transaxle go out fast. The best to keep moving is cub cadet. My Opinion .

That fluid sure looks bad.

Who wipes their dirty hands on their pants still? A child?