2014 z-force sz54 kw transmission question

[Sigogglin]

My drive belt slipped off and while I was under there getting back on I noticed build up of dirt on the LH transmission. It appears that a seal is failing. Anyone know if you can replace the seal? I'm not hopeful, but figure it is worth a shot before I spend $900 on the part.

This appears to be the replacement part:
CubCadet - 918-5127A

I looked at Hydro-gear and they seem to be the closest in style, but their controls are on the outside (by the axle) and the cub cadet is on the inside.

thanks
david

 

[tomplum]

There will be tag on the transmission which you can order from hydrogear the seals etc. you need. Or match the seal number at a bearing house if it is relatively common. This may help if it is the same model number from below the seat. Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 (17AIDGHC) Residential (214) Transmission LH 618-2A Diagram and Parts List | PartsTree.com

 

[Sigogglin]

Thanks for that help. I found that I actually have the 2015 17AIDGHC010. That transmission matches the picture on partstree. It is the seal by the brake rotor that appears to be leaking.

I also learned that there is a filter for each side. It is hidden behind a plastic shield. Now to figure out at how many hours are they to be replaced. I have ~536 hours on it.

I found the transmission service manual in case anyone else is interested:

http://www.hydro-gear.com/768118d525_sites/hydro-gear.com/files/BLN-52441_P19.pdf

and yes, I'm do a filter change on the transmissions.

thanks
david

 

[tomplum]

The service interval should be in the manual. Commonly they spec an early change at 50-100 hours and then every 400. Easy to do. Remove the ~3 screws on each filter cover and clean the case well before changing. Use the HG filters and 20w50. They have regular kits which work out nice too. Somehow the fluid goes back in...