Tecumseh TM049XA Basic Troubleshooting And Service Information

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SYMPTOM
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
UNIT IS NOISY
Final drive gear noise
Check, add gear oil to final drive
Check, replace worn gears
Check, replace worn bearings
Hydrostatic transmission noise Replace hydrostatic transmission
Transaxle clicking
Mechanical disconnect not properly engaged,
check for obstruction
Check, replace mechanical disconnect
components (If hydrostatic transmission
shaft is damaged, replace transmission)
DOES NOT DRIVE
Improper belt tension
Belt worn, replace
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Brake setting incorrect
Adjust brake to proper setting
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Belt worn, glazed, or oil saturated
Replace belt
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Drive pulley worn
Replace pulley and belt
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Transaxle - hydrostatic transmission bad Replace hydrostatic transmission
Shifter linkage misadjusted or broken
Linkage damaged or loose, replace or adjust
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Fluid low in hydrostatic transmission Check and add fluid if low (Part No. 730228A)
Disconnect is in freewheel position
Move control to connected position
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Sheared or missing axle key Replace missing or broken key
Damaged or broken final drive gear Check, replace worn or damaged gear
Hydrostatic transmission leaking Replace hydrostatic transmission
LEAKING
LUBRICANT
Hydrostatic transmission leaking Replace hydrostatic transmission
Final drive leaking at seam
Split final drive housing, clean old sealant off,
replace seals, apply new sealant (torque bolts
80-120 in. lbs.[9.0 Nm - 13.5 Nm])
Final drive leaking at shaft seal
Split final drive housing, clean old sealant off,
replace seals, apply new sealant (torque bolts
80-120 in. lbs. [9.0 Nm - 13.5 Nm])
BRAKE
NOT
WORKING
Linkage out of adjustment
Adjust brake linkage
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Linkage bent or broken
Replace components, set brake
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
Brake setting incorrect
Adjust brake to proper setting
(See O.E.M. equipment manual)
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Tecumseh TM049XA Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	TM049XA
Category	Engine
Language	English