Warning – Cub Cadet ZD User Manual
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EZT
®
7
Vehicle tires improperly inflated
Refer to vehicle manufacturer suggested pressure
Control linkage bent or out of adjustment
Repair or replace linkage, Pages 8 and 11
Bypass assembly sticking
Repair or replace bypass, Page 21
warning
do not attempt any servicing or ad-
justments with the engine running.
use extreme caution while inspecting
the drive belt assembly and all vehicle
linkage!
follow all safety procedures outlined in
the vehicle owner’s manual.
sEcTion 3. TrouBlEsHooTing
In many cases, problems with the EZT
®
are not
related to a defective transaxle, but are caused
by slipping drive belts, partially engaged bypass
valves, and loose or damaged control linkages.
Be sure to perform all operational checks and
adjustments outlined in Section 4, Service
and Maintenance, before assuming the pump
is malfunctioning. Table 3 below provides a
troubleshooting checklist to help determine the
cause of operational problems.
Table 3. EZT
Troubleshooting checklist
possible cause
corrective action
uniT opEraTEs in onE dirEcTion onlY
uniT is noisY
uniT Has no/low powEr
TransaXlE lEaKs oil
Control linkage bent or out of adjustment
Repair or replace linkage, Page 8
Drive belt slipping or pulley damaged
Repair or replace drive belt or pulley, Page 8
Oil level low or contaminated oil
Fill to proper level or change oil, Page 9
Excessive loading
Reduce vehicle loading, Page 8
Loose parts
Repair or replace loose parts
Bypass assembly sticking
Repair or replace linkage
Air trapped in hydraulic system
Purge hydraulic system, Page 10
Engine speed low
Adjust to correct setting
Control linkage bent or out of adjustment
Repair or replace linkage, Page 8
Drive belt slipping or pulley damaged
Repair or replace drive belt or pulley, Page 8
Oil level low or contaminated oil
Fill to proper level or change oil, Page 9
Excessive loading
Reduce vehicle loading, Page 8
Bypass assembly sticking
Repair or replace linkage
Air trapped in hydraulic system
Purge hydraulic system, Page 10
Debris buildup around transaxle
Clean off debris, Pages 2 and 8
Cooling fan damaged
Repair or replace cooling fan
Oil level low or contaminated oil
Fill to proper level or change oil, Page 9
Excessive loading
Reduce vehicle loading, Page 8
Air trapped in hydraulic system
Purge hydraulic system, Page 10
Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets
Replace damaged component
Air trapped in hydraulic system
Purge hydraulic system, Page 10
vEHiclE doEs noT drivE/TracK sTraigHT
uniT is opEraTing HoT