Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 67)

HYDRO. DRIVE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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8. Transaxle mounting:
8a. The primary symptoms of a transaxle that is
loose in the frame are that it will lose drive or
throw-off the drive belt in reverse.
8b. Check the torque bracket and the axle mount-
ing points at the frame. See Figure 5.12.
9. Eliminate heat factors
• As hydrostatic transaxles wear, they will begin to
lose drive power when they get hot.
• Heat is the enemy of transaxle performance and
longevity.
• If the cooling fan is damaged, replace it.
• Clean any mud and debris from the transaxle so
that it can shed heat properly.
• DO NOT clean the transaxle (or any part of the
tractor) with a pressure washer.
• Do not direct hose water at line pressure at the
transaxle or any bearings on the tractor.
NOTE: It is possible to inject water past seals, contaminat-
ing fluid and ruining bearings.
Indications that a transaxle is not warrantable
Anything that would indicate misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism,
theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster will render the transaxle non-warrantable even
though it is within the normal warranty period.
Typical indicators of a void warranty would be:
• The normal warranty is for 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. Beyond 120 hours of use, the
tractor is out of warranty
• Abnormally high wear indicators for the age of the tractor (usually consistent with high hours of usage). As
an example, if the tires are completely worn-out on a tractor that is 6-months old, it is reasonable to think
it has been used pretty heavily even if the hour meter has been unplugged.
• Bent axle, broken housing, or other obvious signs of impact damage
• Contaminated fluid or low fluid
• Damage to the cooling fan
• Enough dirt or debris on the transaxle to prevent the it from cooling properly
• Indication that the tractor has been over-loaded.
Figure 5.12
Torque bracket mounting points
Torque
bracket