I am sure this has probably been covered before but will keep using the search function.
If not - there doesn’t look to be any fill plugs on this MTD based unit (15 hp B&S 42” cut) - for the Canadians on the board it was a CT branded unit from the mid 90’s.
We purchased the unit new and it doesn’t have many hours in it but the trans seal
developed a slow seep/leak and all the fluid is now gone leaking out while the unit was parked (engine was stored properly as the unit wasn’t used for several years).
Is there any way to refill the transmission? I can’t see any on the unit, the parts schematic doesn’t seem to show a plug and cursory web searches indicate “sealed unit”.
If that can be done it would be the most cost effective “fix” to replenish the fluid
faster than it leaks while trying some “voodoo” sealer product to slow the seepage down a little.
Are there any good suggestions/solutions to these “no maintenance/non- repairable sealed transmissions?
Thanks!
Exact model details:
Mastercraft 15.5hp 42" hydrostatic transmission. Model# 13AD698G515,
Manuf# IL18713 0285
Info from the tranny tag will be available shortly and I will post update.
If not - there doesn’t look to be any fill plugs on this MTD based unit (15 hp B&S 42” cut) - for the Canadians on the board it was a CT branded unit from the mid 90’s.
We purchased the unit new and it doesn’t have many hours in it but the trans seal
developed a slow seep/leak and all the fluid is now gone leaking out while the unit was parked (engine was stored properly as the unit wasn’t used for several years).
Is there any way to refill the transmission? I can’t see any on the unit, the parts schematic doesn’t seem to show a plug and cursory web searches indicate “sealed unit”.
If that can be done it would be the most cost effective “fix” to replenish the fluid
faster than it leaks while trying some “voodoo” sealer product to slow the seepage down a little.
Are there any good suggestions/solutions to these “no maintenance/non- repairable sealed transmissions?
Thanks!
Exact model details:
Mastercraft 15.5hp 42" hydrostatic transmission. Model# 13AD698G515,
Manuf# IL18713 0285
Info from the tranny tag will be available shortly and I will post update.
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