Chapter 5: Auto-Drive Cvt Drive And Brake System; About This Chapter - MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual

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CHAPTER 5: AUTO-DRIVE CVT DRIVE AND BRAKE SYSTEM

About this chapter

The drive and brake systems for the 700 Series tractor are combined. There are two reasons for this:
• The brake is supplied with the transaxle.
• The brake pedal applies the brake and disengages the drive system. Both systems share common link-
age.
The transaxle used in the 700 Series is a relatively simple gearbox containing forward, neutral, and reverse
gears. The variation in speed is all handled by the variable speed pulley system that drives the transaxle.
If the tractor has drive system problems within the warranty period, the servicing dealer has the following respon-
sibilities:
• Eliminate any external causes for drive system problems before removing the transmission from the trac-
tor.
• External problems would include, but are not limited to: belt, linkage, or brake issues.
• Look for signs or over-use or abuse. Transaxles that fail because of over use or abuse are not warrant-
able. They are to be repaired or replaced at the customer's expense.
• If the problem is internal, the transmission is to be replaced under the like-kind exchange policy.
• If a transaxle is replaced under warranty, the original transaxle may be called-back for evaluation by MTD
Vendor Recovery Dept.
• Warranty Claims will be denied, returned, or adjusted if the returned transaxle does not meet MTD
replacement criteria.
• Servicing centers are encouraged to open transaxles for inspection, allowing them to identify a problem
within the transaxle.
• Beyond warranty, service centers are free to repair transmissions at customer expense.
• If the service center has questions regarding transaxle replacement, they should call the MTD Customer
Support Center before proceeding.
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