After the last cut of the season I perform service on my Simplicity Regent. In this final episode I check the hydrostatic transmission fluid level. After taking everything apart to check the fluid, I decide to change it.
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@fosterchambers2824 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video! I’ve been struggling with my tractor for a while. I was able to fix mine with your help! Thanks again.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@carmenlamanna53912 жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Man, that looks like a lot of work. I doubt if I'm gonna do all that. My old Cub was simple. It had a dip stick, a filter and a drain plug. Easy to check and easy access. Thanks for doing this video.
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I like the idea of having new oil in there, but not sure it was worth the effort.
@rodcros Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. The old Simplicity Hydro (circa 2000) my mother bought can barely climb a hill these days, and I had never known how to service its transmission. It won't die, so a transmission flush is definitely in its future so that a family member can use it on her property.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, hopefully new fluid will put some pep back in the hydro's step.
@rodcros Жыл бұрын
Turned out its drive belt was very loose. Changing it is quite a job.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
@@rodcros I’m glad you found the problem, and yes those belts are not easy to replace.
@MostlyBuilds Жыл бұрын
If you only pulled one drain plug then you drained one side of the case. If your trans came with drain plugs, there should be two. Internally it is split into two reservoirs. The fill hole at the top is the only opening between both sides.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding this, hopefully others read this so they don’t repeat my mistake.
@bobbailey7024 Жыл бұрын
I think it's easier to remove the trans axle and there is a kit that includes an expansion tank that can be fitted so it's much easier to check the oil level. Also a useful tip is to remove the hubs and coat the axles with copper grease and replace the axle seals. You could live to regret not doing so if you need to replace a seal and the hub is stuck on with rust. The hubs are just held on with a C clip and washer and you will find a small key either in the axle or inside the hub. I've just spent over 2 hours with a 20 ton press at its limit and a blowtorch because some numpty fitted one of the wheel hubs onto the shaft without grease. It was rusted on solid.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
Great tips, the expansion tank kit sounds like a great addition.
@stoneyswolf11 ай бұрын
You know the part number for that expansion tank kit. I found an expansion tank for the k46 but nothing for installation.
@ghibliinu66162 жыл бұрын
Excellent work and filming the details. My Broadmoor is 7 years old now and has about 350 hours on it. Lots of rolling hills in my large yard. I think I will find my transaxle model number and see if it will be similar task to yours. I bet will be the same as yours thanks!!!
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
Good luck 👍. Let me know how much metal you have on your magnet. I was a bit surprised by the amount on the magnet after 60 hours but perhaps it was from break in.
Replacement fill caps are very reasonable.I have used wide thin gasket scraper to pop cap with good results.The transmissions last fairly well unless over loaded(heavy trailer pulling/snowblower use-spinning wheels/big hills/aerator pulling etc.Little maintenance goes long way especially if used other than 20hrs a year flat land grass cutting.(and heavy folks riding it is hard also)
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
Great additions, thanks for sharing.
@redsunsmr284 Жыл бұрын
The fluid that came out was clear as day! I just bought a used Broadmoor 20hp vanguard and I don't think it was ever changed and it has 1276H on it.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was very early to change. My main goal was making the video =).
@JohnSmith-uy7sv9 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnEngineer They call for a change I think at the first 50 hours and then 250 after that. Yes, you missed the other drain plug to get next to the filter that you could not clean.
@deathheed2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks. Do it again in 7 years
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Yes, maybe in 7 years I'll feel it is time to change again =)
@mikekotarba5828 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the video
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@HighGear7445 Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen it done that way. We take the weight off the back , go from underneath and pull out the unit with tires attached ect and go from there ..lots less work.
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
I’ll try that next time. I did it from the top so I could check the level after running for a bit per the procedure…but that doesn’t seem necessary.
@roncoleman95022 жыл бұрын
Good job I'm in the process of doing mine I run mine yesterday and going down hill it took off so I'm hoping this change of tran fluid helps don't know for sure your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks my friend
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking in and good luck with the change. Unfortunately I have never had a fluid change improve operational issues, its really more of a preventative maintenance. Hopefully, it makes a difference for you. Please check in and let us know if it made any improvement.
@ghibliinu66162 жыл бұрын
While winter is upon us, think I will check out all three blade spindles and see if maybe need greasing in the bearings, or replacement. Don't suppose you have had to do this with your machine yet. What grease would you recommend for bearings in our spindles? Probably any grease used for packing wheel bearings I would imagine? Thanks!
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
I’ve greased using the zerk on the spindle. It’s hidden under the deck above the blades. I showed this in video end of season #1. For grease, I’m using a general hi temp grease in my grease gun.
@carmenlamanna5391 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@medjoolmaker2 жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of work for a simple task. Shame on these engineers,. My John Deere is a residential model with sealed lifetime motors. Sucks because we all know those are built to fail. Makes me wish I would of bought a commercial used unit and those have easy access drains and fill ports for monthly/quarterly hydro oil changes
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
Definitely planned obsolescence. We don't want to pay the price for a model that will last for 20+ years so they just make us buy several over 20 years.
@JohnSmith-uy7sv9 ай бұрын
there are several videos on youtube that show how to take the tranny out remove the breather and fill plug and drain the oil upside down and then unbolt the bottom plate upside down and then drill and tap the 2 cast bung hole with an 8mm 1.25 tap and bolt with a sealed washer or use teflon tape. tuff torq suggest oil change every 250 hours. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8-betRj0JrNen0.html a few other videos, but this is funny and more thorough. 🙂
@deadmanwalking-9e2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!!
@TheLawnEngineer2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@bangsteellongrangeshooting3413 Жыл бұрын
How much of the two quarts did it take to refill the transmission? I know some are saying that single drain plug won't drain the entire unit... but replacing at least some of the oil is better than none. I just wonder if it held two quarts or something less. Thanks for the video!
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, it was just shy of 2 quarts.
@bangsteellongrangeshooting3413 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLawnEngineer it's interesting there was just the one drain plug... perhaps Tuff Torq figured changing out most of the oil would be sufficient.
@c.m.60 Жыл бұрын
The gear need to be refilled via the two drain holes (from underneath)
@TheLawnEngineer Жыл бұрын
Not according to the tuff torq service manual. Refill transmission case with oil through same port to near top of the case. Tuff Torq® recommends refilling transmission with Tuff Torq® hydrostatic oil, available from our service and aftermarket department.