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PostSubject: Transaxle seems stuck closed...   Transaxle seems stuck closed... Icon_minitimeJanuary 25th 2017, 8:33 pm

I'm currently setting up to do a lock on the Transaxle, the regular Fearless lock. I went ahead drained the oil, removed the bolts, and propped it up. Then I tapped the case a few times and it wouldn't budge. Took a screwdriver to the seam and knocked it a few times, all it did was put dents in the case. Any advice for opening it up?
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PostSubject: Re: Transaxle seems stuck closed...   Transaxle seems stuck closed... Icon_minitimeJanuary 25th 2017, 8:51 pm

Thin metal putty knife. The silicone gasket maker used to seal em up is likely what is sticking it together
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PostSubject: Re: Transaxle seems stuck closed...   Transaxle seems stuck closed... Icon_minitimeJanuary 25th 2017, 11:09 pm

Could be that pesky bolt in the center of the case. Easy not to see it because it is countersunk in the case.
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PostSubject: Re: Transaxle seems stuck closed...   Transaxle seems stuck closed... Icon_minitimeJanuary 26th 2017, 8:47 am

Ah yes, it may be under the pulley (looking at it from the top) or it could be coming up from the bottom. Those middle bolts are easy to miss.
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PostSubject: Re: Transaxle seems stuck closed...   Transaxle seems stuck closed... Icon_minitimeJanuary 26th 2017, 8:43 pm

yea sometimes ya wont see them dirt loves to cover them
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PostSubject: Re: Transaxle seems stuck closed...   Transaxle seems stuck closed... Icon_minitimeJanuary 26th 2017, 11:33 pm

Definitely look for the bolt(s) on the other side in close to the center depending on trans-axle. Also, I had to use a metal putty knife and hammer to get mine open.


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