Recent content by Rocky J

At one time Hydrogear used a 3/4 inch axle which would break and they sent a repair kit with a 1 inch axle, bushing and wheel hub to repair it. I did this repair and had to split the transmission case to do it . There is no reason a person can not tip the mower on its side and drill and tap a...

This mower has no hour meter so I am guessing 50 to 75 hours . The problem was caused by the 3 of the 5 fan blades broke off on the left hand side and the mower would stop moving on that side after 15 minutes of trimming around trees . So I would guess it would get hot and condensation happened...

I removed my Hydro gear from my Troy Built RZT50 and turned the drive unit upside down with both the plugs removed on a 5 gallon bucket it was just under 2 QT , my old oil looked like a milk shake. The plug you can see before removing the drive unit is a vent to let pressure in and out as it...

I have a Hydro Gear and that is what the manual calls for. I have used it and has worked fine for the last 5 years.