Service for hydro transmission

[generalbegg]

Hey folks, I've recently picked up a 149 and I am working my way through some of the basic maintenance items. I've replaced points, condenser, spark plug and air filter. Changed the oil and and greased up chassis per the manual. Next on my list changing out the hydrolic fluid. I have ordered up a filter and rear seal from Patton Acres and I am going to stop by my local dealer and pick up a couple of gallons of Hy-Tran for the project. I guess my question is after I take the back cover off and drop the fluid, clean everything up, replace the filter and seal. Is it as easy as just filling it up to the fill hole on the cover and calling it good? I've been reading every dang manual I can find, but I haven't come across a guide to step through this process.

Is there anything else I am missing to get this done?

Next on the hit list is a carb kit and float, and a head gasket that I also got from Patton Acres.

Thanks for any input you can give a newbie!

[OldAndInTheWay]

Fill to the plug and you should be good to go. Run it and check for any leaks with gasket and filter.

[OldAndInTheWay]

...... Don't forget to grease the steering box.

[zippy1]

Make sure you torque the bolts also, can't remember the specs right off hand, but there in the manual.
Good luck.
Also, don't clean the inside with paper towel, use a rag. I did this one time and didn't get all of it back out, wasn't good.

[generalbegg]

Originally Posted by zippy1

Make sure you torque the bolts also, can't remember the specs right off hand, but there in the manual.
Good luck.
Also, don't clean the inside with paper towel, use a rag. I did this one time and didn't get all of it back out, wasn't good.

Good tip! I would have used one of my shop rags!

Thanks!

[generalbegg]

Originally Posted by OldAndInTheWay

...... Don't forget to grease the steering box.

Yes...about that steering box. That was actually on my list of things to research tonight! I have a ton of play in my steering and I need to figure out if I just need to get in there and tighten things up, or if it needs to be rebuilt.

[_DX3_]

Originally Posted by generalbegg

Yes...about that steering box. That was actually on my list of things to research tonight! I have a ton of play in my steering and I need to figure out if I just need to get in there and tighten things up, or if it needs to be rebuilt.

Check this link:
http://cubfaq.com/steeringrebuild.html

And this is the main page with a lot of answers you might have questions for:
http://cubfaq.com/questions.html

[Cub Cadet 123]

Looks like you are already getting some great advice by others who are in the know....I would add that I put a little Hy-Tran around the seal of the gasket on the filter and fill it about 1/3 of the way full before putting it on my tractor. Also, after you run it for a moment or two, shut it down and check the fill level, as some of the fluid will enter into the filter--top off as needed.

Cub Cadet 123

[RChristensen]

Any time you have the rear plate off use a straight edge and check the area where the bolts are. Sometimes if the bolts have been over tightened the metal plate will be dimpled in and you need to flatten them out so you get a good seal with the new gasket.