Removing the Hydrostatic Transmission
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage parking brake, lower cutting
deck (or implement), and shut off the engine. Remove key from the key
switch.
2. To prevent contamination of the hydraulic system, clean transmission and
front axle.
CAUTION
Operate all hydraulic controls to relieve system pressure and avoid
injury from pressurized hydraulic fluid.
3. Label hydraulic hoses to assist in assembly. Disconnect all hydraulic
hoses from the transmission assembly. Allow hoses to drain into a suitable
container. Plug or cap openings of transmission and hoses to prevent
contamination.
4. On 4-wheel drive machines, disconnect 4-wheel drive driveshaft from
transmission; refer to
Removing the Rear Axle Driveshaft (4-Wheel Drive)
(page 8–43)
. Position driveshaft away from transmission.
5. Remove transmission driveshaft; refer to
Driveshaft (page 5–87)
.
6. Remove cotter pin (item 19 in
) and flat washer that retain traction
rod end to pump lever. Remove traction rod from lever.
7. Label location of wires attached to neutral switch. Disconnect wires from
switch and position away from transmission.
8. Remove locknut (item 11 in
) that secures transmission to
transmission anchor.
CAUTION
Support transmission when removing it from the front axle to prevent
it from falling and causing personal injury.
9. Loosen and remove 4 bolts (items 1 and 2 in
) that secure
transmission to front axle. Locate and retrieve washers and spacers. Note
location of washers and spacers for assembly purposes.
10. Carefully pull the transmission from the front axle differential.
11. Remove and discard gasket (item 9 in
). Clean gasket surfaces of
transmission and front axle.
12. If necessary, remove hydraulic fittings from transmission. Note orientation of
fittings for assembly purposes.
13. Remove and discard all O-rings from removed hydraulic hoses and fittings.
IMPORTANT
Pump lever is secured to transmission shaft with Loctite #680
Retaining Compound in addition to bolts and locknuts. Use puller
to remove pump lever from transmission. To prevent transmission
damage, strike lever with hammer during removal.
14. If pump lever (item 18 in
) removal is necessary, remove bolts and
locknuts. Use puller to remove lever from transmission shaft.
Groundsmaster
®
3280-D/3320
Page 5–91
Hydraulic System: Service and Repairs
05138SL Rev B
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