OP
GT48DXLS
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- Very Modifierd Husqvarna/GT48DXLS
This is a very easy transaxle to perform oil changes on, the down side is that little reservoir bottle. The bottle is an expansion tank not under pressure. The pump fluid gets hot and expands into the bottle as needed and as it cools goes back into the pump chamber. So far so good.
The bad is that the bottle does not have a very secure way of sealing to the upper case. It can be bumped, leak, and you wont know because the clearest observation of that connection is through the right wheel and not the back.
If the Dealer installs it carelessly, in a hurry, your transaxle could be set up to fail from the start and remember what the warranty is? Good to check.
Mine did not leak but could have. I have an idea for this too involving a JD Dealer. From Tuff Torq the bottle and means to allow fluid to go in are up to the manufacturer, JD uses a hose to pipe fitting with hose clamps for a solid connection.
Notice the straight piece of plastic from the bottle to the transaxle. The end that inserts into the transaxle is plastic and is over an steel tube. The bottle pushes down on a flimsy mount that is supposed to cup it in place. The bottle can move back with vibration and the hard plastic seal will work its way out. I will fix this by next trans oil change and share pictures.
Until then,
If you still believe Husqvarna over the manufacturer (Tuff Torq) that the transaxle is maintnance free, here is the oil at 63hrs, and 11 months of use,
Just imagine what it would look like after the warranty was up......
Tuff Torq says, first 50 hrs, then depending on use, every 50 to 200 hrs or somewhere in between. I was told specifically, if using for heavy ground engagement work, in high temps, go with 50 hr changes. The oil has to be certified for "wet clutch" applications, meaning "JASO MA-2" API certified. The weight can be 5W-50 or 10W-50 synthetic, in the heaviest conditions and use, or their 30w oil in light use. Translate "light use" as mowing grass. "heavy use" as moving dirt in some way.
Its not about getting it cheaper, just having the right oil for the intended conditions. This is not an endorsement, just what I use for heavy, hot conditions, approved by Tuff Torq
I have attached the Official Tuff Torq K66 oil change procedure, recommendation, and their lubricant chart with part numbers. The K66 schematic and part list will be included later. All of them can be found on their page but these came direct from Tuff Torq in an email to me, with answers. Tuff Torq can keep their word too.
The bad is that the bottle does not have a very secure way of sealing to the upper case. It can be bumped, leak, and you wont know because the clearest observation of that connection is through the right wheel and not the back.
If the Dealer installs it carelessly, in a hurry, your transaxle could be set up to fail from the start and remember what the warranty is? Good to check.
Mine did not leak but could have. I have an idea for this too involving a JD Dealer. From Tuff Torq the bottle and means to allow fluid to go in are up to the manufacturer, JD uses a hose to pipe fitting with hose clamps for a solid connection.
Notice the straight piece of plastic from the bottle to the transaxle. The end that inserts into the transaxle is plastic and is over an steel tube. The bottle pushes down on a flimsy mount that is supposed to cup it in place. The bottle can move back with vibration and the hard plastic seal will work its way out. I will fix this by next trans oil change and share pictures.
Until then,
If you still believe Husqvarna over the manufacturer (Tuff Torq) that the transaxle is maintnance free, here is the oil at 63hrs, and 11 months of use,
Just imagine what it would look like after the warranty was up......
Tuff Torq says, first 50 hrs, then depending on use, every 50 to 200 hrs or somewhere in between. I was told specifically, if using for heavy ground engagement work, in high temps, go with 50 hr changes. The oil has to be certified for "wet clutch" applications, meaning "JASO MA-2" API certified. The weight can be 5W-50 or 10W-50 synthetic, in the heaviest conditions and use, or their 30w oil in light use. Translate "light use" as mowing grass. "heavy use" as moving dirt in some way.
Its not about getting it cheaper, just having the right oil for the intended conditions. This is not an endorsement, just what I use for heavy, hot conditions, approved by Tuff Torq
I have attached the Official Tuff Torq K66 oil change procedure, recommendation, and their lubricant chart with part numbers. The K66 schematic and part list will be included later. All of them can be found on their page but these came direct from Tuff Torq in an email to me, with answers. Tuff Torq can keep their word too.
