I own a Sears Craftsman LT-1000 which is now 12 years old. 18HP B&S Vanguard motor with a Peerless 206-545C transaxle. Rebuilt the deck about three times, installed a new deck shell, change the motor oil and filter every 25 Hours. Everything still works beautifully.
My issue is this; The manual says the Peerless transaxle is not serviceable, only has a fill plug in the top which is really difficult to access.
I really want to change the gear oil, but to dismantle it to turn it upside down to drain the oil seems ridiculous. I have heard that some folks have bored and tapped a 3/8-18 drain hole in the bottom, for service purposes.
Has anyone here done this and if so, is there a specific spot on the bottom ? I don't want to damage any internal parts with a drill or tap. Any advice ?
Thanks for any help.
My issue is this; The manual says the Peerless transaxle is not serviceable, only has a fill plug in the top which is really difficult to access.
I really want to change the gear oil, but to dismantle it to turn it upside down to drain the oil seems ridiculous. I have heard that some folks have bored and tapped a 3/8-18 drain hole in the bottom, for service purposes.
Has anyone here done this and if so, is there a specific spot on the bottom ? I don't want to damage any internal parts with a drill or tap. Any advice ?
Thanks for any help.