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Getting ready to change the hydrostat oil and filters on my Toro Titan 5400. Going to go with 20w50 synthetic engine oil. Does anyone know what brand would be the best for a hydrostat?

I recently purchased a Titan MX5400. It has a kawasaki 23hp engine. Does anyone have an aftermarket oil filter number for the engine as well as the hydro units? Also, the hydro unit calls for 20w50 engine oil. I would guess that synthetic is ok to use? Thanks in advance, Terry.

Well after 18 years my Troy Bilt model # 13039 garden tractor has rotted out the mower deck. This is no dought do to a lack of regular cleaning. The problem is, they are no longer available. It is a 38" cut/mulcher, model number 14112, part number 1773588 (for the base). I only need the base but...

I am wanting to change the oil in my Troy-bilt that has an Eaton 851 hydro. The problem is, they only require a filter change in my service schedule and my parts list doesn't show a drain plug, nor can I see one on the unit. Has anyone found a reasonable way to change this fluid?

I am trying to remove the crankshaft pulley on a Cub Cadet with a 26 hp Kohler engine. The crankshaft bolt came right out and the PTO lifted right off. That is where the fun ended! I don't see any pins or set screws on the pulley that runs the hydro. I have sprayed it with kroil and let it set...

I have an older Troybilt ('94) lawn tractor with an Eaton 851 hydrostat. The oil cap says "20W oil" on it. Do they mean regular 20w engine oil? If so where can you buy it? Is there something else I can use that is 100% safe for my hydrostat? I have had it since new and have had zero problems...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, this is my first post. I tried a search but was unable to find an answer. I have a 1994 Troy-Bilt garden tractor with a 16 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. I was mowing the lawn today when the battery went dead. I put it on the charger and it charged back up (13v)...