traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #1 Posted July 26, 2008 How do i make a C-175 better on gas? And is their anything i should do when changing the transmission fluid? B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #2 Posted July 26, 2008 How do i make a C-175 better on gas?You could push it around the yard... But seriously I would think a complete tune-up would be in order. Otherwise it just might be the nature of the "big" beast with a big motor. I am not sure what you mean about the transmission fluid. Are you asking how to change it? What type to use? How often? Is it a hydro or manual transmission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #3 Posted July 26, 2008 hydrostatic and everything i know :imstupid: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #4 Posted July 27, 2008 hydrostatic and everything i know :imstupid: Not at all stupid, Chris - just learning like all of us as we get into these red tractors. I don't have the answers to your questions, but I'm sure one of the other guys will be along shortly with some guidance! Hang in there! Duff B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #5 Posted July 28, 2008 i have been wanting to do the fluid change in the transmission too any advice? and how do i tune the carb to make it better on gas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #6 Posted July 28, 2008 The first thing is to inspect the spark plug and make sure it is gapped correctly. Not sure about what to do with the carb. More concerned that it does run right rather than does it do well on gas. If it is running nice and smooth I would not change a thing. Put a little carb cleaner in directly or add to gasoline to clean it. I have a hydro on my C-120. I have never changed fluid on it yet. There must be a drain plug in a usual place. Get a new filter. Replace fluid per specifications. Someone help me out here? Isn't the hydro suppose to take 30 SAE oil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #7 Posted July 28, 2008 If the hydro has red stuff you need to replace it with Dextron II or III If it looks like motor oil it is. You cannot mix the two, so look at the dip stick first. Most likely one this new is Oil. Be sure to get a hydraulic filter NOT an Oil filter. WH says to change these one a year but most people don't. Personally this is a case where I use the original part, but do not change it per manufacturer's recommendation. Fuel consumption will be bad because of the large engine. Plus hydro's use more gas. If it is running well you only have 2 options - replace the engine with a smaller one, or replace the transaxle with a manual This is the perfect excuse however for buying an additional tractor. Use the 175 for snow blowing and tilling and buy a smaller horse for hauling the kids around for fun! I have an 854 that gets used for aerating, spreading, plowing/furrowing (Brinly furrower works great for peeling back sod) and grading. It is generally the tractor I use for giving the kids rides. The Charger 12 gets used for snow blowing, chipping/shredding and mowing. cheers B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerrell 1 #8 Posted July 28, 2008 B) hello ,i have a c175 if you have a 2 cyl, it 's gonna use gas,,,but it has a lot more power, mine is a 17hp Kohler and it uses a lot of gas, i have a 1/2 acre garden and i use about 5 gal a day using a tiller , plow and disk, (i do not like grass) , to answer your ? , just a good tune up is about all you can do,, if some one can help us improve our gas mileage please step in and help us, as far as i can determine the hydro use oil, not tmf. ....mine is a 1982 and the manual states use oil, not tmf. i use exon 30 w. however, i like the suggestion you buy another horse :banana: since i can't travel , i am sending ,,,(asking) my wife go to north AR tomorrow to pick up a c175 complet e but without a motor, ....also 3 scooters, just the thing for me, son, and maybe wife,,,,,, hey, if she agrees and she's happy ... why not ...go all the way,,, My dad always told me "if is's not broke,,,don't fix it" and if the engine is running right ,,,, leave it alone,,,,,,some times trying to fix something costs twice as much, just my 2 cents worth :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #9 Posted July 29, 2008 yea with all the extra power its worth it and the hydro transmission is so much heavier than the 8 speeds and i have plenty of others :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charger10us 1 #10 Posted July 30, 2008 All of my Sunstrand Hydros have ATF Fluid.. All of my Eton Hydros have moter oil... All of my geared ones have 85/140.. Just my 2 cents!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
