hydro gear

I overhauled my hydro pumps after a slow leak for a couple seasons now. After replacing the seals and reinstallation, I followed the procedure to purge the system while the transaxle is released, then reengaged, but still have frothy oil. I can’t find any leaks from the pumps anywhere and the...

Craftsman DYT 4000 M/N 917.273620 Hydro Gear 314-0510 Transaxle Last year it started to lose speed in reverse, got to the point it would barely move. Did notice that if I pulled really hard on the motion control lever it would move a little faster. Forward seemed to be fine. Now this year it...

Evening, Does anyone have some real world experience on how long the Hydro-gears last? Both machines have the sealed Hydro-gear and very much in the residential camp. - I have a JD z235 that has 120hours on it, well taken care of. - I just picked up a JD z345m with 28 hours on it for a deal...