Transaxle lube

ed will

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Hi I have 2 26 hp. Garden tractors. One is a Craftsmen, one is a Poulen.

The one I’m concerned about now is the Poulan. I replaced the little plastic
fan about 3 yrs ago and when I had the transaxle out I saw the oil was low in it and the little 3” plastic cube container was empty. I filled it about 3/4 full.
Yesterday I was sh..arpening the blades and noticed the container is empty again. The question is how can I fill it easily? Do I have to remove the deck
and detach the TA to get at it? I was thinking of drilling a hole about 3/4” at a certain location just above the hitch area in order to put a plastic
hose through to the little reservoir. I think I can take the lid off from under neath. Help! Ed Will
 
I have filled transaxles in tight situations using a section of fuel line and a funnel that fits the ID of the fuel line. You can put the funnel high enough to get the oil to flow, and fuel line is stiff enough not to kink - if you're careful. YMMV
 
I would certainly try what you propose.

In fact, I save the caps from 80/90 gear oil bottles and use the tapered spout on a 20 oz. bottle top cut off for a funnel. I stick the tapered spout in 1/4" fuel line and put the other end in the tank. A wire to support the upper end and keep it from falling over doesn't hurt either. I made something like that just a week or so ago.

I'm guessing the fuel tank is just above the transaxle. If its just the battery up there, you might be better off if you remove it and the battery tray sometimes just lifts or snaps out.
 
Hard to give a good answer not knowing the brand or model number of the transaxle.

Never saw a "cube container" on any transaxle used by Poulan or Craftsman, Which most often is either a Peerless or Hydrogear.
 
I use one of these, an outboard lower unit pump.
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Some TT pumps have a pryable plug on the top of the case for filling. TT also supplies what constitutes full.....like an inch down from the top of the casting on one of my machines. TT also has upped their viscosity ratings, at least where they apply to my equipment. Seems the heavier multiviscosity, synthetic oils are the better provider over the long haul, especially in hot, heavy duty service. TT customer service is tops in my book.
 

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