Service Manual

TUFF TORQ TRANSAXLE
3 - 6 260 Series Tractor Service Manual
8. Install the drive belt around the transaxle pulley
and also install the transaxle cooling fan with the 3
retaining screws (Figure 81).
Figure 81
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9. If the tractor has cruise control, reinstall the cruise
control magnet bracket and reconnect the plug
and jack wiring. Use a tie wrap to tie the wire to
the transaxle damper (Figure 82).
Figure 82
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10. Check the belt routing through the idler pulleys
and hook the idler spring at the bolt and spacer
located on the right side of the frame (Figure 83).
Figure 83
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11. Purging of the transaxle is needed to remove
trapped air after repairs. Follow the “Purging
Procedures – Tuff Torq Transaxle” on page 3 - 15.
12. Check the neutral adjustment. If the unit needs to
be neutralized, follow the procedures, “Neutral
Adjustment – Tuff Torq Transaxle” on page 3 - 17).
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable and test
operate the tractor, making sure the safety circuits
and the tractor are operating properly.
14. Recheck the transaxle oil reservoir level; top off if
needed.
Belt Replacement – Tuff Torq
Transaxle
Note: Perform belt installation, routing, and inspection
procedures from beneath the tractor.