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    JD L120 hydro transaxle failure

    [ We'll, Bert, I'd bet on your wisdom before my own. I'm sure you've torn down and repaired more of them than I have. So far it's still working fine. Should I drain it and refill it with what you mentioned in hopes of extending the life of it? And I wouldn't intentionally post any "tosh" to...
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    JD L120 hydro transaxle failure

    Mine went out at just below 500 hours.
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    JD L120 hydro transaxle failure

    What I was told was that the factory puts budget brand 10w30 when they're built and when you get some viscosity breaking down it loses its grip inside. And it sure enough fixed mine. I don't guess you have to split the case. I suppose jyou could drain it out of the fill hole. But it's probably a...
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    JD L120 hydro transaxle failure

    This is a little late on response time. I just happened to see your post. My 120 trans started slipping and growling. I pulled it out (you can't check fluid level in it), drained it, removed bolts and separated them. Checked the gears, all good,refilled with synthetic 5w-50 motor oil per...
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