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Hydrostatic fluid replacement questions

15 years ago

Have a YTH 180 1vtwin kohler with hydro tranny. Recently while moving the mower, it was placed at a very steep downwards angle on a ramp (almost vertical). Some of the hydro fluid leaked out (my guess would be around 6 o 8 ounces).

The tractor sat for a while while I replaced other parts on the engine (fuel solenoid, seals etc). Now I have the engine running perfectly but no drive, forward or reverse.

So, the million dollar question is: could the fluid loss be causing my loss of drive?

If so, how do I drain it, how do I refill it and most importantly, what kind of oil do I replace it with?

Thanks!

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rcbe
15 years ago
best first ck yer manual for tranny oil type, etc. may also give check/fill points. If not, may try determining tranny mfgr to get help from their website... or search this site for same.

Also - if yer tranny has a disconnect device (see manual) - engage same, then with engine running at mid throttle, engage brake/clutch pedal and cycle motion control lever/pedal to full forward for several seconds and then all the way back to full reverse. Repeat several times to clear trapped air from tranny oil. reset disconnect control and test drive.
User
15 years ago
IIRC the YTH180 has a Peerless 205-034B transmission which was a problematic unit.

If that is true then what you need is here... http://www.outdoordistributors.com/Tecumseh/peerless_transaxle.html
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