Hydrstatic Transmission question 1997 0r 98 year model

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I need advice or directions on how to properly bleed the air out of Hyrdostic transmission. I had to take it apart to clip axle back in place. The case had a warning lable that unit had to be properly bleed free of air, but no directions.... So as I usually do, I winged it and thought I did good. But now mower works at about 90 percent until it warms up and then starts losing power, until after 10 or 15 minutes, it won't go up a small incline. My belt is tight, it has to be in the untrained bleeding... Anybody have advice for me? It would be so appreciated!

 

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Instructions
1


Park the lawn tractor on a level surface, like a concrete apron, and make sure the engine is off with the brake engaged.

2


Turn the freewheel control to the freewheeling position and sit in the tractor seat. Start the engine and move the throttle to the "Slow" position. Slowly disengage the clutch with the control lever in "Neutral."





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3


Move the motion control lever to the full forward position and hold it there for five seconds. Move the lever to the full reverse position and hold it for five seconds. Repeat this step three times and air will purge from the hydraulics.

4


Turn off the engine and set the brake. Re-engage the transmission with the freewheel control and then start the engine while sitting in the seat. Move the throttle control to the half-speed position, and with the motion control in "N," release the clutch with the pedal. Allow the tractor to move forward 5 feet and then reverse the tractor with the motion control. Go backward 5 feet, and repeat this step three times.


After all this you're done and ready to use your machine!

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