21
SERVICE
section 5.6
EMERGENGY MOVING A STALLED
UNIT
Do Not Tow!
Transaxles must be in “Neutral” before moving
a stalled unit.
Neutral position is between “HIGH” (2) and
“LOW” (1) positions.
On units before Serial No. 3000, shift both front
and rear transaxle shifters. Be certain BOTH
transaxles are in neutral before attempting to
move the stalled unit.
Failure to shift transaxles in “Neutral” will
cause serious damage to the hydrostatic
system.
On units after Serial No. 4630 see Section 4.6 for
additional emergency towing instructions.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM: Tractor will not move with engine
running and Forward - Reverse control lever in
forward or reverse position.
Possible Cause
Remedy
Parking brake set. Release parking brake.
Oil level too low in
transaxles.
Check transaxle oil level and
refill to proper oil level.
Hydraulic oil filter
dirty or plugged.
Replace hydraulic oil filter with
Steiner approved filter.
Air leak in suction
line.
Check for loose fittings or
damaged suction line.
Drive coupling
failure.
Check drive coupling to
determine if pump input shaft
is turning.
Pump control
linkage failure.
Check pump control linkage
and repair.
Transaxle shift
lever(s) in neutral.
Check transaxle shift lever(s).
Be sure shift lever(s) is
completely engaged.
Low charge pump
pressure or faulty
hydrostatic
system.
See Steiner dealer for pump
service.
SYMPTOM: PTO will not run.
Possible Cause
Remedy
Operator not
seated.
With Operator seated, restart
PTO.
Electrical problem. See Steiner dealer for
electrical service.
Belt slipping.
Check for broken or wrong
size engine drive belt.
