Where can we find a replacement hydrostatic transmission for our 46 in craftsman mower/tractor. model 917.273041 serial # 050698c002563

Best to Call Sears on this, we have never been asked this question and have no for sure answer. If I must guess I would say Dexron 6

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   I change the gear oil and hydrostatic transmission fluid on my Craftsman Lawn Tractor. Fluid per Peerless ...

theres a filler plug on the back of transmission and chang filter to

how old is the mower? Usually one in the seat & under the engine cover where you depress the clutch/brake pedal. Good place to start. Hope it helps.

Check belts. Check transmission fluid level if possible. Check linkage between shifter and transmission. Check belt tensioners under unit above deck.

This is a serious problem. If you are a serious repair person,you may be able to make a proper repair on a Hydrostatic Transaxle. I have seen this transaxle(Peerless Model, dissembled. There are gears,bearings and a whole lot small parts to a transaxle. I wouldn't want to take on,this task. Call Sears, for a repair appointment or get in touch with another professional repair shop. The problem,you have could be a simple,Adjustment or a major overhaul repair. I would not attempt,to give you any advice on how to make the correct repair. It will require,a repair manual. I know this may not answer,your question. But this is what i would do. Sincerely,Brad Locke

Its not a hard job just push in clutch and lock it, remove mower belt then replace drive belt and then put mower belt back on and release clutch.

You will have to first know what kind of transmission you have. You will have to consider if it is manual or hydrostatic drive. The transmission model number should be stamped usually on the top of the transmission. Yes transmissions are interchangeable, for example some John Deere, Craftsmans and Husqvarna all use the same transmission. Peerless is a manufacturer of these, the only one I know of. So don't let anyone tell you that you can ONLY use a John Deere product. To determine what transmission you can cross over with, get the model and serial number off of your John Deere's transmission. Call a small engine repair shop and ask them what all transmissions it will cross over with. Let them know you are aware that Peerless manufactures the same transmissions for most all riding mowers and that they will interchange. If they are uncoperative, contact me with the model and serial numbers off of your transmission and I will cross reference it for you. But try to get model and serial numbers for other brands from them, then check these against used ones. You will need to tell them if it is a hydrostatic transmission or manual and if so what speed manual.

Turn it counterclockwise to remove it.

There is a transmission bypass lever on the back of the mower, if the bypass is moved out of the drive position, it will not drive in either direction, and will be really easy to push.