Tecumseh And Peerless Transmission, Transaxle And Gear Products; Lth 2000 Series Hydrostatic Transaxle Troubleshooting - Tecumseh LEV90 Basic Troubleshooting And Service Information

Tecumseh and Peerless Transmission, Transaxle and Gear Products

Before troubleshooting any system problem, see original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) instructions.
Make your troubleshooting easier by preparing as follows:
• Work in a clean, well-lighted place.
• Keep proper tools and materials nearby.
• Keep an adequate supply of clean petroleum-based solvent.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Some maintenance procedures can not be performed until the vehicle wheels are secured and off
WARNING
the ground. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to yourself and/or bystanders.
DO NOT attempt any maintenance procedures with the engine running. Doing so could result in
WARNING
death or serious injury to yourself and/or bystanders.
Use care when performing inspection of the drive belt assembly including all vehicle linkage.
WARNING
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to yourself and/or bystanders.
LTH-2000 Series Troubleshooting Chart
Tecumseh's lawn tractor hydrostatic transaxle (LTH) includes a hydrostatic transmission attached to a final drive.
Use of this troubleshooting chart will aid in determining the source of a problem; the hydrostatic transmission, final
drive or vehicle's belt drive and/or linkage systems.
Tecumseh LTH-2000 Series Hydrostatic Transaxle Troubleshooting
Hydrostatic
Transmission
SYMPTOM
Improper belt tension
Belt worn, glazed, or oil saturated
Drive pulley worn
Brake set too tight
Shifter linkage misadjusted or broken
Fluid low in hydrostatic transmission
Hydrostatic transmission bad
Linkage broken or bent
Hydrostatic transmission pump seized
Hydrostatic transmission control friction
pack misadjusted
NOTE
PROBLEM
Final Drive
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Belt worn, replace
Replace belt
Replace pulley and belt
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Set brake adjustment
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Linkage damaged or loose, replace or adjust
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Check and add fluid if low (Part No. 730228A)
Replace hydrostatic transmission
Repair or replace linkage
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Replace hydrostatic transmission
Replace friction pack washers, tighten nut
to 100 in. lbs. (11.2 Nm) loosen nut 4-turns
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