Craftsman transaxle question

[JoeNoble]

Do mower transaxles have fluid inside them like car transmissions do? For some reason my is hard as hell to shift and I can't figure out why.

 

[KennyV]

Yes they do and there are several different types of trans-axles...
Some have actual gears some have variable pulleys... some are hydro drive.

What type do you have?
You also need to lube any linkage and pivot point. :smile:KennyV

 

[reynoldston]

could someone of put the wrong oil in it?

 

[JoeNoble]

No idea which mine is but the mower is a craftsman model # 917270630

 

[ILENGINE]

Your trans has a flowable grease in it. A little thicker than 00 snapper grease but on the same priciple.

 

[JoeNoble]

So where do I get said grease?

 

[ILENGINE]

Available through any poulan service center. I didn't see many places when searching online but the Dana/Spicer part number is 4300. Poulan has there own part number for it also.

 

[JoeNoble]

So what exactly is flowable grease? Wikipedia doesn't seem to know.

 

[JoeNoble]

Is there an acceptable substitute that can be found at an auto parts store?

 

[SONOFADOCKER]

Take the battery out from under the seat and the plastic battery tray - you should see a yellow top fill port fitting .