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    TG1860 (diesel) HST transmission oil change Maintenance

    Yes T.O.H. I saw that yesterday and called a few of them this morning , and they all said it wasn't available anymore ,Go figure why it is still on the site, Thanks
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    TG1860 (diesel) HST transmission oil change Maintenance

    Just an update , Opened it up , removed filter and fork with the magnet , cleaned and replaced both, sealed it and filled it with 20w-50w SYN. engine oil (what it called for). reinstalled the transaxle, It ran much better and the Whinning is not very apparent , In my opinion its a lot...
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    TG1860 (diesel) HST transmission oil change Maintenance

    Update Have the tranny out and drained, Oil was Black ,no visible metal and did NOT smell Burnt, (So that was a Plus:)) ,all the bolts holding the plate on are loose, going to open it up and check and clean the internal filter , Hopefully the plate comes off and nothing gets displaced , Should...
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    TG1860 (diesel) HST transmission oil change Maintenance

    Hey All Thanks for the response's (y) After a few days of the best research I could do ,and from your response's , since the HST is still working (but weak on uphills) I am going to go with the ,"remove the drive turn it upside down,Bleed it dry for 1-3 days then refill , with full syn...
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    TG1860 (diesel) HST transmission oil change Maintenance

    Yes that's what I figure ,, thanks for the reply, just wondering if anyone out there has any Experiance with this model and some specific thoughts with this perticular model I'l hold off for a few days to see if I get anyone else to chime in Thanks Mike M.
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    TG1860 (diesel) HST transmission oil change Maintenance

    Hey all I have a Mower with !000 hrs. on it and the hst is starting to not respond (weak on uphills, the machine is in great shape ,so I'd like to keep it, looking to service the HST tranny but having trouble finding info on it, I do know it has an internal filter but cannot find out the...
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    Information on Splitting An L2250DT with frozen Release Bearing ?

    Great Tip I'll keep it in mind, when I get to it Thanks
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    Information on Splitting An L2250DT with frozen Release Bearing ?

    Yeah Flood last August wiped out 3 cabins gazebo and flooded the house wrecked the place, property is along the eight mile brook in Ct. , Finally going to get to it, just use around the property from time to time, doesn't pay to get rid of it , hoping to get it back to operating condition, Thanks
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    Information on Splitting An L2250DT with frozen Release Bearing ?

    Yes I've tried the obvious stuff ,yesterday I scoped it and it is rusted completely ,It is apparent it has to be split,
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    Information on Splitting An L2250DT with frozen Release Bearing ?

    Hey all, Just wondering if anyone has any insight into splitting an L2250 , Mine has been sitting for around 6 months, and the Release Bearing seems to be frozen, I cannot actuate the clutch, it is stuck in the fully engaged position, I have tried the obvious things , I just got a scope to see...
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    Tranny/hydraulic leak!

    Hey All !! Just wondering if anyone can point me toward a decent mechanic to fix my tranny leak !! Thanks, Mike M.
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    Tranny/hydraulic leak!

    I took a look this afternoon!! Looks doable just don't like the feeling of not knowing what I will encounter! I will try to get some prices on the job this week to see if its cost affective to do it my self or not ! Anyone have any ideas on the fair $ cost of replacing the Main tranny...
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    Tranny/hydraulic leak!

    Thanks BG for the response !!! I guess that involes pulling the tranny ? Not what I had envisioned !!!Yikes !!!! Any tips on pitfalls I might be aware of while proceeding !! ALL TIPS APPRECIATED !! Thanks. MIKE M.