Just to follow up on this. I split the tractor to get a good look at where the Hydro was leaking and found that a bolt the previous owner used to connect the rod that drives the pump to the engine had broken. This is what really stopped the tractor to begin with. Anyway, while I was in there, I took the back plate off and cleaned out all the gunk in the case as suggested. I also replaced the gasket between the hydro pump and the transmission. Put it back together and put in fresh fluid. Now it runs like a top. Thanks agains for all your help!
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