260 Series Tractor Service Manual 4 - 11
HYDRO-GEAR TRANSAXLE
Troubleshooting Chart for the Hydro-Gear Transaxle
* 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).
Figure 147
MVC-177X
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Operates in one direction • Inspect control linkage
• Inspect drive belt and pulleys
• **Repair or replace
• Repair or replace
Unit is Noisy • Check oil level and condition
• Check for excessive loading
• Check brake setting
• Check for loose parts
• Check bypass valve linkage operation
• Check frame mount
• 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
Low Power • 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
• 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
Operating Hot • Check for debris build up
• Check oil level and condition
• Check for excessive loading
• Check brake setting
• Check fan condition
• Clean off debris
• Fill to proper level or change oil
• Reduce vehicle loading
• *Adjust brake to proper setting
• Replace if needed
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
