Snapper XL Series manual Transmission Purging, Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

TRANSMISSION PURGING

Purge the transmission if the unit is excessively noisy or lacks drive in forward or reverse.

1.Elevate the rear end of the tractor using a chain hoist or floor jack. Support the rear of the unit using jack- stands. Elevate the unit just high enough for the rear wheels to clear the ground.

2.Activate the seat switch, depress the clutch / brake pedal, and start the engine. After the engine has started, set throttle to IDLE.

3.Release the brake pedal and fully depress the for- ward ground speed pedal.

4.While holding the forward ground speed pedal down, engage and disengage the transmission release valve lever (A, Figure 36) several times.

5.Fully depress the reverse ground speed pedal.

6.While holding the reverse ground speed pedal down, engage and disengage the transmission release valve lever (A) several times.

7.Engage the transmission release valve lever and stroke the transmission from full forward to full reverse several times.

8.Lower the tractor and test run for several minutes.

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Figure 36. Transmission Release Lever

A. Transmission Release Lever

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