I have a D100 lawn mower that is about 12 years old. It is one with a manual transmissio/transaxle. Over the years, there has been slight seepage around the axle shafts where they go into the transaxle. I would like to check the fluid level and top it off if possible. Talking with my JD dealer about it, he didn’t have a clue where there would be a fill plug or what weight oil to use. I don’t find a fill plug in the parts that are visible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. BP
First, find another JD dealer, yours don’t know $),0=#%. Most D100 units have a transmission which use grease not oil as a lubricant. Since you don’t post the model and serial numbers, located behind the left rear wheel, I can’t tell you exactly what type of lubricant you need. I’m guessing yours uses grease, which means it is breaking down and leaking passed the axle seals.
#3
StarTech
Rivets the D100 use the Dana/Splicer/Peerless transaxle which uses Bentonite Grease which 00 grease can be used in place of it. And there is no axle seals so slight leakage is normal.
Two products I’ve used in John Deere units. I prefer the Bentonite because it is a clay base and doesn’t breakdown as easily as the JD grease.
John Deere part #AM119608
Tecumseh Bentonite part #788067A/B/C
#5
kbowley
There is no oil in those transmissions; they are packed with grease and sealed units. The slight seepage from the axle shafts is a non-issue. It is likely a spicer but being a JD, everything is top secret.
I had no idea that the transaxle had grease, and not oil, so thank you for that information. But I still have no idea where to add the grease. Is there a fill port on the transaxle? I’m at the point to where either I pull the body kit off or remove the transaxle. If there is no fill port, at least I can save myself that trouble.
There is no oil in those transmissions; they are packed with grease and sealed units. The slight seepage from the axle shafts is a non-issue. It is likely a spicer but being a JD, everything is top secret.
John Deere is very protective of repair and service information. Which is another reason why I am not a fan. YouTube is a good source for help with John Deere.
#10
StarTech
The only time grease can be add is when the unit is being service. IE when it is remove and the case halves a split. At that time the old grease is remove and new grease is pack back in. And upon research I did two small seals on one gear shaft assemblies but the rest of the unit basically depend on shaft and case halves clearances to keep the grease from seeping out which is does anyway. They have us to apply sealant on the case halves as noted below.
If you do split the case and replace the seals, when you put the sealant on the case halves, take a roll of sewing thread and embed a continuous piece of thread in the sealant between each shaft opening on one of the case halves. The thread is crushed between the mating surfaces, and will help seal any slightly mismated places between the halves, and help prevent seeping of lubricant from those areas in the case seams.
