TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE SYSTEM:
SITUATION
Mower pulls to one
side or the other
Drive system will not function
on either side after changing
hydrostatic transmission oil
and filter
Drive system functions on
one side only
Loss of power and speed on
both hydrostatic
transmissions
Mower creeps in
neutral position
CAUSES
Forward travel
speed adjustment
Incorrect oil filter installed on
system.
Hydrostatic transmissions are
"air locked", low or no oil
return to tank.
Loss of set screw tension on
hydrostatic transmission
pulley.
Incorrect parking brake cable
adjustment
Incorrect or worn drive
belt
Neutral Adjustment
REMEDY
Refer to page 35 for procedure
or consult your dealer for repair.
Replace with correct Dixon filter.
Consult your dealer for repairs.
Continued attempted operation may result
in damage to the system.
Consult your dealer for repairs.
Refer to adjustment procedure page 33 or
consult your dealer for repair.
Replace with correct belt.
Refer to adjustment procedure page 34 or
consult your dealer for repair.
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