What oil goes in K46 transaxle on contach mower with Vtwin honda pete scales

K46 TUFF TECH Oil 187Q0899000 10w30 Oil*

which means 10W-30 synthetic automotive engine oil.

Tuff Torq transmissions take a multi grade engine oil
10w-30/10w-40 will do fine, if it has a reservoir do no over fill or when the oil gets hot it will expand and leak out through the top

Try this site. Lots of info and pix. Site says 5w-50 synthetic oil.
1.85 liters


How to do an oil change on Tuff Torq K46 transaxle

Jim, The links below are what I found on the Net., You could also do a search with your year, make and model# for possible better results. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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These are sealed transaxles and normally don't need oil added. There is a vent cap where oil can be added but this is normally done when the transaxles are being repair while removed from the mower.

Depends if your has an external expansion or not. Normally you do don't need to check these transaxles as they are considered sealed units but if you wish to do so the following is the two documents from Tuff Torq on how do it.

K46 OIL 1
CAO46 External

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/164892-tufftorq-k46-repair-guide-pictures.html Most transaxles are Tufftorq. This great thread shows how to hand grind parts to get the mower going up hill strongly again, but it also shows how to take the thing apart and get it back together again.

Use only genuine Honda manual transaxle fluid (MTF)-it is specially formulated for use in Honda transaxles. If Honda MTF is not available, API SG/SJ 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil may be used as a temporary lubricant. However, motor oil will cause increased transaxle wear and shifting effort. Refill the transaxle with Honda MTF as soon as possible.

Hi, yes you can. You will need to take the model, type and code numbers with you to a Kohler or Honda dealer. Either will have a listing on an equivalent engine. Regards Phil.

I would be taking a very close look at the drive belt pulleys and their bearings. If that is all good then replace the springs which maintain the tension. There is some extra slop in there somewhere allowing the belt to run out of the groove.