Mike C160 251 #1 Posted June 3, 2022 Greetings. That tiny little plug near the draw bar....is that really the drain plug for the hydro unit??? Cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,752 #2 Posted June 3, 2022 Yep... Here it is. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C160 251 #3 Posted June 3, 2022 Just now, daveoman1966 said: Yep... Here it is. Wow. Thanks. Not the biggest of drain plugs. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted June 3, 2022 1/4” allen wrench 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,173 #5 Posted June 3, 2022 And, VERY notorious for rounding out the hex .... be VERY careful in removing it - clean the pocket spotless and get your very best Allen wrench and make sure it is seated real tight ... and cross your fingers!!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C160 251 #6 Posted June 3, 2022 1 minute ago, pacer said: And, VERY notorious for rounding out the hex .... be VERY careful in removing it - clean the pocket spotless and get your very best Allen wrench and make sure it is seated real tight ... and cross your fingers!!! Awe gees.... is it really that bad?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,173 #7 Posted June 3, 2022 Well.... maybe not ALL that bad, but still use precaution/common sense. Many times they do just back right out. The thing is, IF it rounds off, its a real bi*#* to then get it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C160 251 #8 Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, pacer said: Well.... maybe not ALL that bad, but still use precaution/common sense. Many times they do just back right out. The thing is, IF it rounds off, its a real bi*#* to then get it out. Well, it came out without a fuss at all. But two surprised. The manual said it should have 10W30 in the rear end. (hydro) But what came out looks like a cross between motor oil and automatic transmission fluid. What am I suppose to put in this thing? Next thing is I think some bad news. Im hoping someone here can guide me. When i opened the drain plug, pieces of what look like a ball bearing retainer ring fell out. Ugh. Any opinions would be appreciated. This thing moves ok, backward forward lots of power, no strange noises.... Edited June 3, 2022 by Mike C160 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #9 Posted June 4, 2022 I would open it up, those metal parts gave you fair warning that something big is going to happen. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,926 #10 Posted June 4, 2022 Fix it now while you can. If it lets go it might not be repairable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C160 251 #11 Posted June 4, 2022 48 minutes ago, Bill D said: Fix it now while you can. If it lets go it might not be repairable. Do you suspect this piece of bearing cage is from the differential or from the pump or motor? Cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,510 #12 Posted June 4, 2022 My guess is that it is not from the pump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
