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03-27-2025, 10:38 PM
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SLTX 1050 oil leak underneath
I noticed a small drop of oil under my SLTX 1050 yesterday. I attached some pictures hoping someone here with more expertise could help identify how to fix this.
It looks like engine oil or something is leaking from the rear axle. perhaps its a seal? I havent cleaned the parts off yet to trace its origin yet, but it looks like a mess of grease, oil, and dirt right now. What could cause this to leak? Can I use a pressure washer on low to quickly clean off the gook? Thank you.
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03-28-2025, 07:59 AM
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What you have is a Hydro-Gear transaxle and yes, they are filled with oil, and yes they do have seals.
Unfortunately seals do begin to leak over time and that appears to be your situation. Seal kits are available for that transaxle but requires removal and disassembly of the transaxle, not a job for the inexperienced.
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03-28-2025, 12:48 PM
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Thanks for the reply.
While I search for the manual, is there a filler opening to refill the oil in the same manner we refill engine oil with the engine oil filler opening?
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03-28-2025, 03:15 PM
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See the pic below. I have circled where you can fill it. If you do some searching, I think you will find it takes 20W-50 motor oil. If you resolve the leak, you may want to use a extraction/vacuum pump to remove as much oil as possible and then refill it. I had a LTX1045 and mine had a Hydro-Gear. That is what I did.
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03-28-2025, 03:24 PM
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Watching this video should give you some insight into this.
It's not for your particular model of tractor or transmission, but lots of info to help you understand what your dealing with.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJTNT7GA67c
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03-28-2025, 08:09 PM
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Additionally I would spread newspaper underneath to try and isolate the exact point of the leak Oz
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