-1500/-1700 IHT
9
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 IHT 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 perform 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 pulley
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 pulley
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 23
Pulley Repair, Page 27
Fluid Maintenance, Page 11
Vehicle Speci
fi
cations
Brake Adjustment, Page 12
Appropriate Repair Pro ce dure
Bypass Repair, Page 22
Purging Procedure, Page 15
Vehicle Speci
fi
cations
Control Linkage Repair, Page 23
Brake Adjustment, Page 12
Pulley Repair, Page 27
Fluid Maintenance, Page 11
Vehicle Speci
fi
cations
Bypass Repair, Page 22
Purging Procedure, Page 15
Brake Adjustment, Page 12
Cooling Fan Repair, Page 27
Fluid Maintenance, Page 11
Vehicle Speci
fi
cations Purging
Procedure, Page 15
Appropriate Repair Procedure
Purging Procedure, Page 15