A hydrostatic transaxle is disclosed of the type having a central manifold (13) and right and left motor axle assemblies (15, 17). Each motor axle assembly includes a fluid motor (35) and a speed reduction gear set (51). The manifold defines a pair of aligned openings (81R, 81L) and disposed therein...http://www.google.com/patents/US5087227?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5087227 - Hydrostatic transaxle and brake arrangement therefor