Hand2ThePlow
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I have a JD STX46 with a hydrostat transmission that I bought new in 1994. When I bought it I was told by the dealer that the tranny was a sealed unit and no regular maintenance was needed. The owners manual seemed to confirm this as there was no maintenance schedule or items listed for the tranny.
Reverse only works when I first start the mower, once the tranny warms up it won't reverse. I got on JDParts and discovered that there is in fact an oil fill on top of the transmission but the tranny would have to be pulled to even access it. They also sell transmission filter and vent kits.
My question is: has anyone ever rebuilt one of these trannys, how difficult is it and is it even worth the time and money to do it.
Reverse only works when I first start the mower, once the tranny warms up it won't reverse. I got on JDParts and discovered that there is in fact an oil fill on top of the transmission but the tranny would have to be pulled to even access it. They also sell transmission filter and vent kits.
My question is: has anyone ever rebuilt one of these trannys, how difficult is it and is it even worth the time and money to do it.