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    countryboy_81 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 6, 2009, 07:15 PM
    Transaxle craftsman fs5500 lawn tractor
    I have a craftsman lawn tractor model fs5500 series and when I use it for moderate to heavy work I can only use it for about 5 to 10 minutes before it loses pulling power the motor runs fine but just won't pull and the automatic transaxle will get so hot it will burn you to touch it do I need to check the fluid or what any suggestions would help I cannot find where to check the fluid at or even a drain plug to replace the fluid
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    mower_man Posts: 81, Reputation: 2
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    Mar 8, 2009, 04:55 PM

    Post model and serial #.

    I can post a diagram then.

    Located on a tag under the seat.

    Mower_Man
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