Toro Reelmaster 5100-D - Transmission Removal and Installation

Transmission Removal and Installation
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
engage parking brake and stop the engine.
2. Remove the two (2) rear cutting units (see Chapter 8
- Cutting Units).
3. To prevent contamination of hydraulic system during
removal, thoroughly clean exterior of transmission and
differential.
4. Put a drain pan below the transmission. Remove
suction l
ine from bottom of transmission to let oil drain
out of differential (Fig. 39).
5. Remove control linkage from swashplate control shaft
on transmission (see Transmission Control Removal).
6. Remove hydraulic hoses and fittings connected to
transmission. Put plugs or caps on disconnected hy-
draulic hoses to prevent contamination of the system.
Put plugs in open ports of transmission.
7. Disconnect drive shaft from t
ransmission (Fig. 39).
8. Support the transmission to prevent it from falling
while carefully removing four (4) capscrews and
locknuts retaining transmission to support plate. Care-
fully pull transmission off of support plate and lower it
out of the machine (Fig. 40).
NOTE: If the machine is going to be stored until trans-
missio
n is repaired or replaced, cover hole in support
plate with weatherproof tape to prevent contamination
of the reservoir.
9. Leave support plate installed and auxiliary pump
i
nstalled on support plate.
10. Remove retaining ring and remove pinion gear from
transmission output shaft.
11. Remove filter from transmission.
12. Before installing transmission, install new o-ring seal
where transmission mates with support plate. Reverse
steps 2 - 10 to install transmission.
13. Install a new filter and fill differential with correct oil.
14. Disconnect fuel stop solenoid electrical connector
on engine to prevent engine from starting. Prime trans-
mission by turning ignition key switch to crank engine
for 10 seconds. Repeat cranking procedure again.
15. Start the engine a
nd let it idle for approximately two
minutes. Operate machine slowly in forward and re-
verse. Stop engine and check differential oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
3
2
1
Figure 39
1. Suction line
2. Drive shaft
3. Control linkage assembly
1
3
2
Figure 40
1. Transmission
2. Cap screws and locknuts (4)
3. Support plate
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