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Hugh McKinney

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Mr. Howell, I know you would know this so I'm asking you by name: I think I have gotten some water in my 70 LP's gearbox, specifically the section that is directly behind and beneath where the brake assemblies bolt to the case. Which plug do I need to remove to be sure that I have gotten all the water out? Btw, anybody who knows can answer, I just need this info before it freezes around here. Thanks, Hugh
 
There are 3 drain plugs for the gear lube on those. One is at the back sort of hidden by the drawbar off to one side, one is farther forward should be in the middle under where the gearshift area would be and one is on the lower side of the reduction cover.
 
[b:654c4848f0]Mike M[/b:654c4848f0] is correct that "[i:654c4848f0]there are 3 drain plugs for the gear lube[/i:654c4848f0]" on the Model 70s.

Take a look at the photos below of these drain plugs.

The photo below shows the first reduction gear cover drain plug.

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This is [i:654c4848f0]"specifically the section that is directly behind and beneath where the brake assemblies bolt to the case.[/i:654c4848f0]"

This is the plug you need to remove to be sure that you have gotten all the water out.

Take a look at the photo below of the first reduction gear cover filler plug.

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The operator's manual states "[i:654c4848f0]The first reduction gear cover holds 1 1/2 U.S. quarts.[/i:654c4848f0]"

The photo below shows the transmission front drain plug located near the starter.

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The photo below shows the transmission rear drain plug located above the drawbar.

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Hope this helps.
 
Would that apply to my '52 A as well? I was told one time to check mine to make sure there wasn't water in it. It's a little late now if there is, it has been below freezing for awhile now. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
 
Yes, especially if you have never drained the oil.

Take a look at the photo below of the first reduction cover drain plug on "52" our 52A.

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The photo below shows the first reduction cover filler plug.

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Hope this helps.
 
Is there a spot on the back near the powr-trol that needs to be checked too? (that has something to do with the hydraulics) I had an old guy tell me if I have a powr-trol I need to check that too.
 
By the way. As much as B&D preaches about manuals I'd of thought everyone would have them by now ?
The JD owners manuals do a fine job of showing these spots. Plus they even have some funny cartoons in them !
 
Yes, check the Powr-Trol oil level by opening the oil level test cock.

Take a look at the photo below of the oil level test cock on "52" our 52A.

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Check for an oil drip after it is opened.

If the oil level is low, then the operator's manual recommends adding "[i:654c4848f0]S.A.E. 30 oil at the filler opening until it runs out at the oil level cock.[/i:654c4848f0]"

The photo below shows the oil filler cap.

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Hope this helps.
 
What makes you think I don't have one? (I do.) This is a forum, not a for-credit upper-level college class in mechanical engineering. (I've had those too:) I wanted to ask Mr. Howell a question because his answers are a lot clearer and reflect a lot more thought than the manual, because the guys that wrote the manual didn't have 50 plus years of experience tinkering with these old Johnny Poppers, and Mr. Howell does! Have a nice Christmas! Hugh
 
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