Service Manual

TRANSAXLE
TimeCutter™ Z Service Manual 5 - 3
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
Possible Cause Corrective Action
UNIT OPERATES IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY
Control linkage bent or out of adjustment.
Drive belt slipping or pulley damaged.
Repair or replace linkage.
Repair or replace drive belt or pulley.
VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE/TRACK STRAIGHT
Vehicle tires improperly inflated.
Control linkage bent, loose, or out of adjustment.
Bypass partially engaged.
Inflate to recommended pressure. Check tire
diameters are approximately equal, side-to-side.
Repair, adjust, or replace vehicle linkage.
Adjust bypass linkage.
UNIT IS NOISY
Oil level low or contaminated oil.
Excessive loading.
Brake setting incorrect.
Loose parts.
Bypass assembly sticking.
Air trapped in hydraulic system.
Fill to proper level or change oil.
Reduce vehicle loading.
Adjust brake to proper setting.
Repair or replace loose parts.
Repair or replace valve or linkage.
Purge hydraulic system.
UNIT HAS NO/LOW POWER
Engine speed low.
Control linkage bent or out of adjustment.
Brake setting incorrect.
Drive belt slipping or pulley damaged.
Oil level low or contaminated oil.
Excessive loading.
Bypass assembly sticking.
Air trapped in hydraulic system.
Adjust to correct setting.
Repair or replace linkage.
Adjust brake to proper setting.
Repair or replace drive belt or pulley.
Fill to proper level or change oil.
Reduce vehicle loading.
Repair or replace valve or linkage.
Purge hydraulic system.
UNIT OPERATING HOT
Debris buildup around transaxle.
Brake setting incorrect.
Cooling fan damaged.
Oil level low or contaminated oil.
Excessive loading.
Air trapped in hydraulic system.
Clean off debris.
Adjust brake to proper setting.
Repair or replace cooling fan.
Fill to proper level or change oil.
Reduce vehicle loading.
Purge hydraulic system.
TRANSAXLE LEAKS OIL
Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets.
Air trapped in hydraulic system.
Replace damaged component.
Purge hydraulic system.