Clean up question?

nikster · #1 05-13-2010, 10:54 AM

Well I posted a photo of my #109 & am starting with the basic's in cleaning it up a bit.

Can anyone comment as to the method i'm gonna use. I searched the the site & gathered whatever my febble mind would absorb & came up with this combination of idea's.

1st. Gonna raise it up enough to get under it with ease for my stout body. My wife calls me a 'lard arse' but thats just her. Once I can easily get under the 109 i'm gonna use (alot) Simple Green stuff to soak every part (except electrical thingies) I mean soak the snot out of it then power wash it to get 30yrs., of God knows what of build up.

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I changed the oil & bought up 7 quarts of Hydro Oil from Cadet to change the trans oil but can't find the drain plug????

Looked in the book (manual) & it does'nt show the drain plug. Am I missing something? Even how to fill it?

Now I consider myself to be quite handy & love to tinker. Did 20yrs., on my ole Craftsman & kept it running. Quite handy with wood projects, just about anything.

Is the fill hole that square thingie on the back plate of the tranny?

Nik,

Elephants1772 · #2 05-13-2010, 11:28 AM

Once you figure it out. Let me know. I just added hydro oil, threw the hydro dipstick, and took me ForEVER to get 2 quarts down. I'd like to know to. mine has a drain, but it's not at the lowest point, it's just weird man, :P

Thanks
Cody

Danger · #3 05-13-2010, 11:43 AM

To drain them, you're supposed to take off the entire rear cover. Clean up both the rear end and cover, replace the gasket. Bolt the rear end back on. Then fill it with the proper amount.

I can't speak to what the best way to fill them is. I just use the dip stick hole, which does take some time, but I didn't feel it was that bad.

jfinney · #4 05-13-2010, 11:51 AM

You drain it by taking the back cover off. You refill through the hole in the back of the case (to the level of the plug).
Jason

nikster · #5 05-13-2010, 12:04 PM

Thanks, back to the Cub dealership for a new gasket.

My trans does not have a dip stick you can check.

Nik,

Elephants1772 · #6 05-13-2010, 12:19 PM

Well, that would mean, you use the single bolt in the back of the cover.

it's an interesting way to drain, Very interesting.

Thanks
Cody

Matt G. · #7 05-13-2010, 01:16 PM

The lack of a drain plug forces you to do it right and clean all the gunk out of the inside. To refill, I used a funnel and piece of 5/16" clear tubing. Put the tubing on the end of the funnel, and then shove 8" or so of the tube into the rear. This allows the rear to breathe while you're filling it.

FWIW, the gear drives do have a drain plug.

Rhoderman · #8 05-13-2010, 02:50 PM

I'd suggest checking how hard it will be to pull the sheet metal off the back end. Should be only a few bolts, and maybe you have to remove the back wheels to access some of the bolts. Once you do that, it will be real easy to clean it up.

truckntran · #9 05-13-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhoderman

I'd suggest checking how hard it will be to pull the sheet metal off the back end. Should be only a few bolts, and maybe you have to remove the back wheels to access some of the bolts. Once you do that, it will be real easy to clean it up.

I just did my 109, once you get the foot pad bolts out the rest is gravy. And you will be able to clean up the hydro a LOT better that way and keep it cooler in the future.. Personally I would do the cleaning all BEFORE changing Hytrans, as you might get a little water in there when you pressure wash.