Troubleshooting Chart For The Hydro-Gear Transaxle; Belt Replacement - Hydro-Gear Transaxle - Toro 260 Series Service Manual

Troubleshooting Chart for the Hydro-Gear Transaxle

Symptom
Operates in one direction
Unit is Noisy
Low Power
Operating Hot
* Make sure brake isn't stuck in "on" position. Remove brake parts as necessary to test.
** If installing new transaxle, be sure bolt securing linkage in neutral position is removed and discarded.
Belt Replacement – Hydro-Gear
Transaxle
Note: Perform belt installation, routing, and inspection
procedures from beneath the tractor.
1. Disconnect the electric PTO clutch wire. Detach
the belt idler spring (Figure 147).
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Possible Cause
• Inspect control linkage
• Inspect drive belt and pulleys
• Check oil level and condition
• Check for excessive loading
• Check brake setting
• Check for loose parts
• Check bypass valve linkage operation
• Check frame mount
• Check engine RPM
• Check drive belt and pulleys
• Check oil level and condition
• Check for excessive loading
• Check brake setting
• Check for loose parts
• Check bypass valve linkage operation
• Check for loose or improper linkage
• Check for debris build up
• Check oil level and condition
• Check for excessive loading
• Check brake setting
• Check fan condition
HYDRO-GEAR TRANSAXLE
Corrective Action
• **Repair or replace
• Repair or replace
• Fill to proper level or change oil
• Reduce vehicle loading
• *Adjust brake to proper setting
• Repair or replace loose parts
• Repair or replace linkage
• Tighten to frame
• Adjust to correct setting
• Repair or replace
• Fill to proper level or change oil
• Reduce vehicle load
• *Adjust brake to proper setting
• Repair or replace loose parts
• Repair or replace linkage
• Tighten linkage or replace
• Clean off debris
• Fill to proper level or change oil
• Reduce vehicle loading
• *Adjust brake to proper setting
• Replace if needed
Figure 147
MVC-177X
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