4100 transaxle fluid capacity

[dhoadley]

I'm generally pretty good at researching things on the 'net, but I can't find the fluid capacity for my 4108 transaxle. What's in there, 80W90? Thanx, Dave

[BLT]

quote:Originally posted by dhoadley

I'm generally pretty good at researching things on the 'net, but I can't find the fluid capacity for my 4108 transaxle. What's in there, 80W90? Thanx, Dave

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id="quote">My best guess with out a product number is that you have a Peerless 5 spd and that is lubed with Bentonite grease.

[GrincheyOne]

quote:Originally posted by BLT

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id="quote">My best guess with out a product number is that you have a Peerless 5 spd and that is lubed with Bentonite grease.

Spot on Bob! It was factory loaded w/ that "black goop!". which is a clay and grease mixture. Nasty stuff

Been there, done that, got it all over a T-shirt!

see also...

http://www.mytractorforum.com/images/reference/Peerless_Tecumseh_Drive_Systems.pdf

Typically it will be a model 801-019(x)

where 'x' is an alpha.version The ID plate is normally located below the disk brake assembly (accessible behind the RH rear tire).

Here are a couple of videos...

Rebuilding a lawn tractor transaxle [Part 1 of 2]

Rebuilding a lawn tractor transaxle [Part 2 of 2]

Enjoy,

Wayne

[dhoadley]

It's not a 5 speed but a 3 speed H pattern shift. It looks to have a bottom drain plug and a side fill plug. I'll take pics this weekend. Thanx, Dave

[BLT]

Try this. http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/jgEAGP_etP9tG5EIj7mRgtLvBCd6.pdf

[Brettw]

I would say, if you drain what is in the transmission and it looks and smells like gear oil, your original thought of 80W90 is likely just fine for a three speed trans. IMHO

[dhoadley]

Thanx Bob, that's exactly what I was looking for. 1 1/2 pints 90W.