Simplicity Transmission Help

Rschneed · May 5, 2024

Hi,
I have a Simplicity 1994 Broadmoor 38-14 (Tractor Mfg #162279 / Mower Mfg # 38"/1691704 ) that started to lose forward power after about 1 hour of mowing yesterday. Once it cooled, I was able to finish the grass and everything seemed normal for power. Is there a way to check the transmission fluid and/or add fluid to the transmission? Or do I need to get a new transmission? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Alien5044 · May 5, 2024

Welcome to MTF from Michigan, glad you joined.
Hopefully someone with experience with your particular machine will offer some good advice. Stay tuned.

MARK (LI) · May 5, 2024

Hi Rschneed

...Find your manual here
Manuals & Parts for your Simplicity machine - Simplicity there were a few different Broadmoor models...which engine do you have? I have a newer one (1997) and I have a place to see the level of the fluid and was able to change it...i believe you should be able to do it to yours

psk125 · May 6, 2024

I have an older Simplicity - 1970 3212H - but what you describe sounds like a lack of transmission fluid in the hydrostatic transmission. (Mine has leaked for the past 10 years or so and needs to be refilled every other month.) The manual will tell you what type of fluid you need. Mine goes into an upright cylinder under the seat that is held shut with a nut on a threaded rod. YMMV.

Rschneed · May 6, 2024

I have the manual and it does not mention adding transmission fluid. I have a feeling I might have a sealed transmission

Rschneed · May 6, 2024

Would it be possible for someone to post a picture of what their transmission filler tube looks like?

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