I have a John Deere walk behind, JS46 (2010-2011). The tranny (rear wheel) is fine now but since this mower is no longer being made, parts are becoming few & far between. I'd like to open up the tranny and check the grease situation & probably clean & re-grease like I do on my Toro's. I have had it out & removed all the torx screws but the case is stuck tight. I have attempted to pry it with a small screwdriver but am afraid if I jam the blade in too hard I will break the case. I guess the maker, General, considers this unit "not serviceable." But why then the screws? Anyone ever split one of these open?
#2
StarTech
Unless you are having a problem with it or it is leaking I wouldn't try splitting it.
AFAIK there are no service parts available for GT's
I think that was part of the supply deal
No service parts and no complete units in the aftermarket supply chain .
So while it might be of You Tube type interest to split one there is little advantage unless you have some machining skills.
I suppose one could insert a zerk. As I originally posted , I am dealing with a 10 year old JD, long after JD exited the walk behind market. So, if the tranny fails, I have few options to keep a fine mower propelling. So, even though I am good presently, I am just thinking ahead.
Well it had to be done easily & cheaply when it was made.
So most likely held so the split line is horizontal then filled to the top of one half.
The trick is to split it over a dish so you can get a rough measure of how much lubricant comes out.
#8
StarTech
Well the OP can open it and break or lose a part during the process. What me and others are suggesting is that "Don't attempt to fix something that isn't broken.". It is just asking for problems.
