Owner manual

3/21/97
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HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem or
Symptom
Drive belt jumping off or Lack of drive in one or both directions Loses power under load, belt slips, or erratic drive Jerky or aggressive engagement Cannot get full forward speed Cannot get full reverse speed Returns to neutral during operation or under load Shifts hard Noisy operation Leaking lubricant Brakes will not stop tractor Park brake will not hold Transaxle overheats Transport mode pushes hard
Check or
Solution
Transaxle case and
mountings loose, worn,
or broken—replace
halves or mountings
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Fan loose or damaged—
tighten or replace
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Incorrect type or volume
of lubricant used—replace
with correct type and
volume
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Bleed procedure
overlooked or improperly
done—repeat procedure
correctly
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Wheels and axle keys, key
ways, or snap rings
worn—replace as
necessary
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Motor drive shaft or axle
seals worn or damaged—
replace seals
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Transaxle case halves cap
screws loose or
stripped—tighten or
replace screws
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Poor application of
transaxle case halves
sealant—replace sealant
properly
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Incorrect type sealant—
replace with proper
sealant
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Transport (free-wheeling)
valves and linkage out of
adjustment or damaged—
readjust or replace as
necessary
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Engine performance
problems—see Engine
Section
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