it is a fancy way of saying that it is an automatic transmission for the Lawnmower
A 2012 D160 with a 48 in mower deck weights around 528 lbs filled with fluids and set up.
if this is a gear transmission, it should roll in neutral unless the transmission is damaged or the brake is frozen, hydrostatic transmissions have a release mechanism for moving them when engine is off.
which 42" Craftsman riding mower is made by Huskvarna
Many riding mower don't have oil filters. If your's does it is on the side of the engine toward the bottom and probably on the left side as you sit on the mower.
Fix it.
likely a bad engine.
Mower has a generator, which is turned by the engine. When engine is running, generator produces electricity to charge the storage battery.
Does all depend on what brand engine....
Woods Mower hydrostatic hydraulic oil filter
A hydrostatic transmission is basically a hydraulic pump - it's not like a gearbox transmission. As with anything else requiring fluids, air must be purged out of that system to ensure protection and proper function.
nitrous and a bigger engine
Can I do it myself, set the timing on my riding mower.