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tremblay
Joined: Jun 6, 2005
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Craftsman Lawn Tractor tranny problem?
Original Message Jun 6, 2005 4:48 pm |
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I have a Craftsman 19hp Twin Turbo lawn tractor with hydrostatic transmission. Recently, the tractor does not go up hills or at any incline like it used to. When the tractor first starts, it seems to be OK. Then, as it heats up, a high pitched whine emanates from the tractor when I attempt to go uphill. I changed the front motion drive belt, but this had no effect. Sears will charge me $96 just to look at it, and if it is the transaxle, it would probably be better if I bought a new tractor?? Looking for advice...it is a sealed unit, but is it missing some fluid? Thanks for any help.
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AKDean
Joined: May 21, 2012
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Re: Craftsman Lawn Tractor tranny problem?
Reply #33 May 21, 2012 5:42 pm |
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I bought a craftsman 42" hydrostatic riding lawn tractor Model#917.256570 I think it is between 2003 and 2005 model. It runs for a bit then slows down and then won't seem to engage at all. It seems to be the transmission. I wrote and was told this transmission is absolete. I read the posts about drilling a hole in the transmission and putting lube oil in. Where exactly do you drill this hole? If I pdf a picture or drawing, can someone point out where I should drill? I don't want to damage the unit if I can't replace it. Do you know if there are pictures, or a utube video of someone doing this? Thanks Aaron
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AKDean
Joined: May 21, 2012
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Re: Craftsman Lawn Tractor tranny problem?
Reply #35 May 23, 2012 7:57 am |
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Thank you for the reply and schematic site. I just looked at the transmission and it says a 310-0650. Is that the same as the 319-0650? ...or will it work the same?
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pokerrally
Joined: Jun 16, 2012
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Re: hard to shift into gear
Reply #37 Jun 16, 2012 7:29 am |
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Hello, I have a 19hp craftsman, I changed out the 16.5hp for a 19.5. After i did that it was hard to shift the gears. its like a standard car with the clutch starting to go, it seems like its locked up. any suggestions to my problem? thanks
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