Cub Cadet 310-3000 - Manual (Page 8)

4 310-3000 IHT
WARNING
Do not attempt any ser vic ing or ad-
just ments with the engine run ning.
Use extreme caution while inspecting
the drive belt assembly, and all vehicle
link age!
Follow all safety pro ce dures out lined in
the ve hi cle owner’s manual!
SECTION 3. TROU BLE SHOOT ING
In many cases problems with the 310-3000IHT
are not re lat ed to a de fec tive trans mis sion or
axle, but are caused by slip ping drive belts,
par tial ly en gaged bypass valves, and loose
or dam aged control linkages. Be sure to per-
form all op er a tion al checks and adjustments
outlined in Sec tion 4 be fore as sum ing the unit
is mal func tion ing. Table 2 below provides a
troubleshooting check list to help determine
the cause of op er a tion al prob lems.
Possible Cause
Table 2. Troubleshooting Checklist
Corrective Action Refer To:
UNIT OPERATES IN ONE DI REC TION ONLY
Control linkage bent or out of ad just ment
Drive belt slipping or pulley damaged
Repair or replace linkage
Repair or replace drive belt or pul-
ley
UNIT IS NOISY
Oil level low or contaminated oil
Excessive loading
Brake setting incorrect
Loose parts
Bypass assembly sticking
Air trapped in hydraulic system Fill to proper level or change oil
Reduce vehicle loading
Adjust brake to proper setting
Repair or replace loose parts
Repair or replace valve or linkage
Purge hydraulic system
UNIT HAS NO/ LOW POWER
Engine RPM low
Control linkage bent or out of ad just ment
Brake setting incorrect
Drive belt slipping or pulley damaged
Oil level low or contaminated oil
Excessive loading
Bypass assembly sticking
Air trapped in hydraulic system Adjust to correct setting
Repair or replace linkage
Adjust brake to proper setting
Repair or replace drive belt or pul-
ley
Fill to proper level or change oil
Reduce vehicle loading
Repair or replace valve or linkage
Purge hydraulic system
UNIT OPERATING HOT
Debris buildup around transaxle
Brake setting incorrect
Cooling fan damaged
Oil level low or contaminated oil
Excessive loading
Air trapped in hydraulic system Clean off debris
Adjust brake to proper setting
Repair or replace cooling fan
Fill to proper level or change oil
Reduce vehicle loading
Purge hydraulic system
TRANSAXLE LEAKS OIL
Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets
Air trapped in hydraulic system Replace damaged com po nent
Purge hydraulic system
Control Linkage Repair, Page 17
Pulley Repair, Page 20
Fluid Maintenance, Page 7
Vehicle Specifi cations
Brake Adjustment, Page 8
Appropriate Repair Pro ce dure
Bypass Repair, Page 16
Purging Procedure, Page 11
Vehicle Specifi cations
Control Linkage Repair, Page 17
Brake Adjustment, Page 8
Pulley Repair, Page 20
Fluid Maintenance, Page 7
Vehicle Specifi cations
Bypass Repair, Page 16
Purging Procedure, Page 11
Brake Adjustment, Page 8
Cooling Fan Repair, Page 20
Fluid Maintenance, Page 7
Vehicle Specifi cations Purging
Procedure, Page 11
Appropriate Repair Procedure
Purging Procedure, Page 11