[randy1212]

Have a jd 445 and there is a round canister on the rear end right above the oil filter that is leaking hydrolic fluid. Its round and has fins on it. Almost like a resivor or something like that.. 1st can anyone tell me what its.. and if I can unbolt it and just put a gasket in? Any have a diagram of what it would be.. thanks..

[DG]

Randy
That's the hydrostat transmission.
The easyest way is to remove the whole transaxle and trasmission all togather,If you go to john deere parts catalog,you can get a parts breakdown.
Luck

[randy1212]

Do you just have to unbolt the rear end ? Dose it come out as one big unit? Or is there a lot to discontect? Thanks.. I did look it up and it calls this canister the motor? Is that the hydrostat?

[DG]

That's the Hydrostat
You have to undo the hydrulic lines .undo the foot control linkage
The brake control the differential lock control.theres a few switch wires to undo.First thing you'll have to take off the seat and fender deck , then remove the fuel tank.
Luck

[randy1212]

One more question. When I unbolt that houseing is there anything to worry about falling out or will it just come off without losing anything inside? Thanks for your help

[DG]

When you split it there is a gear, but it shoulkd come off with the hydrostat,but be ready it is heavyer than it looks.
Luck