{"product_id":"71649-genuine-hydrogear","title":"Hydro-Gear 71649 Hydrostatic Drive Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydro-Gear service part 71649 is a complete, configuration-sensitive replacement—not a generic transaxle selected from appearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It should be ordered only after matching the equipment model, serial number, and original Hydro-Gear identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier supplied several legacy and equipment references. They are retained below as search aids, but each relationship should be confirmed against current documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete replacement can remove uncertainty when internal wear makes rebuilding impractical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact identification protects against right\/left, hub, brake, shaft, and control differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized cross-references help technicians search older parts books without treating every number as interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerified identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydro-Gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eService part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupplier references\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZA-AFBB-4D7B-3RJX; ZA-AFBB-3D7B-2DHX; ZA-AFBB-3D7B-2DEB; ZC-AMBB-4DDB-3RPX; MTD 618-04432B; ZA-AFBB-4D7B-3LJX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReference use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentification\/search aids only; confirm current replacement relationship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Hydro-Gear resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-gear.com\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHydro-Gear support\u003c\/a\u003e — manufacturer service and document lookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hydro-gear.com\/product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHydro-Gear product families\u003c\/a\u003e — general family information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocument note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the mower manufacturer’s model- and serial-specific installation procedure; a family page or service manual is not automatically an installation guide for every configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering, lead time, returns, and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the full identification number on the original component and verify the equipment model and serial number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany HydroDrives-supplied units are built to order and may require approximately 10–15 business days before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved returns may incur a 20% restocking fee; original and return shipping charges are nonrefundable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild-to-order, installed, used, damaged, or fluid-filled components may be ineligible for return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplicable Hydro-Gear warranty coverage may require authorized-service-center installation. Retain service records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrders may ship directly from a U.S. partner warehouse. Availability and timing are subject to supplier confirmation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HydroDrives.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203526369434,"sku":"sku-39525827903649","price":1280.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/6048\/1946\/files\/57__69452.1511290127.jpg?v=1788975967","url":"https:\/\/mowforgesupply.com\/products\/71649-genuine-hydrogear","provider":"MowForge Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}