I want to change the fluid and filter on my newly acquired Snapper (Simplicity) CZT 1948. It's a HydroGear PG. I have been instructed to unscrew the filter and let the fluid drain from there. If you look at these pictures I'm thinking you may be wondering how fluid will drain from here? The filter is pretty much at the "top" of the system. Not like other systems where the filter is at the bottom. I cannot se getting more than a little fluid out this way. Maybe the reservoir will drain out a little?
Also, I was noticing the hydraulic hoses and how the one hose on the left side has been rubbing the inside of the rear tire. See pictures. Notice how the hoses on the left side, from the back of the mower run parallel and look so organized and neat. Notice how the hoses on the right side cross over and how the one has rubbed the tire. It would seem if I switched the hoses on the right side to make them run parallel I could eliminate any tire rubbing by the longer hose. My question is this, "Do the hoses have to be run this way or can I switch them on the right side?" I'm thinking they are that way for a reason. Duh... But I don't know. That hose that has rubbed through to the metal is $79.50. Should I replace it ? Opinions and advice. My current mower is from 1994 and so I'm ignorant of a lot mower/hydraulic issues. Thanks for your help.
Also, I was noticing the hydraulic hoses and how the one hose on the left side has been rubbing the inside of the rear tire. See pictures. Notice how the hoses on the left side, from the back of the mower run parallel and look so organized and neat. Notice how the hoses on the right side cross over and how the one has rubbed the tire. It would seem if I switched the hoses on the right side to make them run parallel I could eliminate any tire rubbing by the longer hose. My question is this, "Do the hoses have to be run this way or can I switch them on the right side?" I'm thinking they are that way for a reason. Duh... But I don't know. That hose that has rubbed through to the metal is $79.50. Should I replace it ? Opinions and advice. My current mower is from 1994 and so I'm ignorant of a lot mower/hydraulic issues. Thanks for your help.