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njal


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honda hydrostatic trans
Original Message   Dec 26, 2010 2:30 pm
Man I'm bummed out a little here.

went to make sure my Honda track drive was race read and found a small puddle

under the machine??? Looks like hydrostatic trans fluid ??

The reservoir is just a hair above the low mark.

Anyone have a clue as to where to start looking for the leak?

I was wondering if I can use 5w-40 motor oil in there to top it off?

Thanks in advance al



 

 

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njal


Joined: Jan 9, 2010
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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #4   Dec 26, 2010 3:27 pm
aa335

well I think there was about a teaspoon full  trans fluid under there.

It was to clean to be motor oil..

aa335


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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #5   Dec 26, 2010 3:28 pm
njal,

Did you recently do an oil change or top it off? That might be the fluid that you are seeing.
mml4


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Deep snow is better!


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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #6   Dec 26, 2010 3:37 pm
njal wrote:
Hi Marc thanks for the reply

The puddle is small.No it's not new,bought it last year.

I think it's about 7 years old but looks like it was never used.

I plan on using it tonight /tomorrow will keep an eye on the level.

I'm going to flip it over and see if I can see where the leak is comming from.


Najal- You spoke about flipping the unit over to find the leak. Have you flipped it over lately to prepare it for the comming season? As in waxing it or checking the shear pins or changing the oil? If so you may have caused a small spill out of the reservoir cap or a vent .

If the puddle is small I would keep an eye on all the fluid levels and definitely stop by the Honda dealer this week and pick up some OEM trans fluid. Remember to check the trans level when warm.

Marc

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MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #7   Dec 26, 2010 3:40 pm
I think AA335 is a wise man.  I did an oil change after 3 hours of use and saw a small puddle of motor oil just below the hydrostatic fluid reservior.  The hydrostatic fluid level is low when the ambient temperature is below 40F or 5C.  The fluid level goes up to normal when fully warmed up.  If you want to use motor oil - it is up to you but I would not use it since the purpose of these oils are different (motor oil for engine and hydrostatic fluid for transmission).
njal


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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #8   Dec 26, 2010 4:46 pm
MN_Runner wrote:
I think AA335 is a wise man.  I did an oil change after 3 hours of use and saw a small puddle of motor oil just below the hydrostatic fluid reservior.  The hydrostatic fluid level is low when the ambient temperature is below 40F or 5C.  The fluid level goes up to normal when fully warmed up.  If you want to use motor oil - it is up to you but I would not use it since the purpose of these oils are different (motor oil for engine and hydrostatic fluid for transmission).



Hey Guys thanks for reply

I was just out there fussing with it and no new oil under the unit..?

I'm going to keep an eye on the level and will report back.

I don't know what the heck I did.

trouts2




Location: Marlboro MA
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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #9   Dec 26, 2010 5:39 pm

Temp             Fluid level

 

20°C Between upper and lower limit marks

(68°F) (approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) above lower limit marks)

 

10°C Slightly above lower limit mark

(50°F)(approx. 2 mm (0.08 in) above lower limit mark)

 

0°C Slightly below lower limit mark

(32°F) (approx. 1 mm (0.04 in) below lower limit mark)

 

10°C Between lower limit mark and bottom of reservoir

(14°F) (approx. 4 mm (0.16 in) below lower limit mark)

 

For an owners manual:

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/manuals/default.aspx

 

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aa335


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Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #10   Dec 26, 2010 5:48 pm
Trouts comes through again.  This guy is snowblower wikipedia.
njal


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Points: 109

Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #11   Dec 26, 2010 6:29 pm
aa335 wrote:
Trouts comes through again.  This guy is snowblower wikipedia.


Trouts
 thanks for responding  I here ya on fluid level.
But that small puddle under there has me wondering..

I'll know better tomorrow when I run it.

Thanks again everyone for your input..
njal


Joined: Jan 9, 2010
Points: 109

Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #12   Dec 27, 2010 1:29 pm
Thanks for the replys guys false alarm .Honda worked great today.

I see no leaks.. Fulid is fine right where it should be.

aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: honda hydrostatic trans
Reply #13   Dec 27, 2010 4:14 pm
There you go, just a few drops of unidentified liquid on the floor.  Nothing to worry about.  It's not like you have to drop $500 bucks for a new transmission. 
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