SECTION 27 - REAR DRIVE AXLE (GEARBOXES)
27-2
Op. 27 000
GENERAL INFORMATION
The power is transmitted to the final drive from the
engine which is connected to the hydrostatic pumps,
1, with a flex plate drive coupler. The hydrostatic
pumps then transmit hydraulic power to the
hydrostatic motors, 2, which are connected to
gearboxes, 3, located on the inside of the final drive
cases. The left and right drives are separate from
each other and are operated independently.
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The power is then transmitted through gears to a
double drive sprocket, 1, in the final drive case. The
drive sprocket is connected to the axle sprockets, 2,
with chains, 3, one endless chain to the front axle and
one endless chain to the rear axle.
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The axle sprocket, 1, is splined to the axle shaft and
hub assembly, 2. A large O ring, 3, seals the
assembly to the frame.
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