Tube Asm-breather 618-04466
OEM part for: MTD, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet
Part Number: 618-04466
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7 - 12 business days
Compatibility
This Tube Asm-breather will fit the following 18 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
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Tube (breather) connecting oil reservoir to right and left hydrostatic motors was leaking at the unions
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
2 Remove screws from support bracket of the reservoir
3 Disconnect breather from reservoir by removing spring hose clamps.
4 At this point, cut the hoses on the defective breather to allow more flexibility when removing from remaining fittings.
5 Remove spring fittings from hose where they attach to both right and left hydrostatic motors.
6. Remove right and left hoses from hydrostatic motors.
7. Feed the replacement breather (hose) upward and through the plate beneath seat and reconnect to reservoir, securing with spring hose clamps.
8. Reinstall screws that secure the reservoir to frame.
9. Connect each right and left hose to hydrostatic motors, securing with spring hose clamps.
10. Reinstall battery. .
11. Fill reservoir with required oil to factory designated level.
12. Check for leaks.
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