willie in mn
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Question- I have heard that Kohler has two grades of engine. One is called command, can't remember the other. Not for me, neighbor is looking at a New Cub Cadet.
Update- JD LT180 transaxle.
Tom Arnold is right, there are a few differences in the basic Tuff Torq K46, but nothing that can't be overcome.
As luck would have it, the one that came in the box was for MTD. JD uses a square key in the wheel hub, MTD uses double flats, aka double D, in the hub. Quick trip to machine shop took care of that.
Other differences were minor. Bolt in end of axle instead of snap ring to hold wheel on, use old fan, adjust brake pedal link. Everything else fits good.
Took it for a test drive this week. Can pop wheelies, climb road ditch bank, pulls estate rake easy.
Tractor is a 2002 model, has just over 600 hours, original trans lasted 12 years. I'm a 1940 model, so if it lasts another 12 years it will out last me.
Thanks to all who offered advise on this project.
To make easier working, I put it up on trailer, took off rearmounted gas tank. Could work sitting on a low stool instead of lying on my back, & had access through frame to linkage on top of trans, etc.
Willie
Update- JD LT180 transaxle.
Tom Arnold is right, there are a few differences in the basic Tuff Torq K46, but nothing that can't be overcome.
As luck would have it, the one that came in the box was for MTD. JD uses a square key in the wheel hub, MTD uses double flats, aka double D, in the hub. Quick trip to machine shop took care of that.
Other differences were minor. Bolt in end of axle instead of snap ring to hold wheel on, use old fan, adjust brake pedal link. Everything else fits good.
Took it for a test drive this week. Can pop wheelies, climb road ditch bank, pulls estate rake easy.
Tractor is a 2002 model, has just over 600 hours, original trans lasted 12 years. I'm a 1940 model, so if it lasts another 12 years it will out last me.
Thanks to all who offered advise on this project.
To make easier working, I put it up on trailer, took off rearmounted gas tank. Could work sitting on a low stool instead of lying on my back, & had access through frame to linkage on top of trans, etc.
Willie