Foreword; Product Identification - Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 Service And Repair Manual

Headquartered in Sullivan, Illinois, Hydro-Gear
is a world leader in the design, manufacture,
and service of quality hydrostatic transaxles for
the lawn and garden industry. The mission of
our company is to be recognized by our custom-
ers and the industry as a world-class supplier
and the quality leader in everything we do.
This Service and Repair Manual is designed
to provide information useful in servicing and
troubleshooting the Hydro-Gear ZT-2800
ZT-3100 and ZT-3200
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Transaxles.
Also included is a glossary of terms that are
frequently used throughout the industry and in
Hydro-Gear service publications. Understand-
ing terminology is very important!

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

The model and configuration of the ZT-2800, ZT-3100 and ZT-3200 can be determined from the
label found on the transaxle.
BOM Model Number
2D Q Code
Year Built
Date (Julian - Day of Year)
ZT-2800 ZT-2800 /ZT-3100 /ZT-3200
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FOREWORD

Integrated Zero-Turn
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Figure 1, Configuration Label
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It is necessary, and a good shop practice, that
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your service area be equipped with the proper
tools and the mechanics be supplied the latest
information available. All repair procedures
illustrated in this guide are suggested, but pre-
ferred methods of repair.
Internal repair procedures require that the
transaxle unit be removed from the vehicle.
This is not a certification, test or study guide for
,
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a certification test. If a technician is interested in
certification, they should contact an agent rep-
resenting EETC (Equipment & Engine Training
Council) at (888) 406-1810 or their Hydro-Gear
Central Service Distributor. Many distributors
will be hosting certification testing. These study
guides will cover most of the products and
manufacturers in our industry.
For more information about Hydro-Gear or our
products, please contact your Central Service
Distributor, or call our Customer Service Depart-
ment at (217) 728-2581.
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