Husqvarna riding lawn mowers commonly come with a sealed transmission and hence, they do

not need any fluid maintenance. However, if you buy a new Husqvarna riding lawn mower or
have already kept it for a long period, you need to adjust the transmission in order to eliminate
the air to prevent it from affecting the hydraulics system.

When the air gets stuck in the hydraulics system of a lawnmower, the transmission mechanism
gets affected which can lead to a few additional problems. The air probably enters the systems
during the shipping process or when you change the transmission.

The presence of air which replaced the oil (fluid), can affect a few things such as the engine
becoming sluggish and also affect the delivery of power to the lawn mower's wheels for its
movement (forward and reverse).

So, because of that reason, it's a smart decision to purge the transmission when you are using
the mower for the first time (new mower) or after a long period.

Keep reading.

How To Purge Husqvarna Hydrostatic Transmission

The condition of air replacing the oil in the hydraulic system is known as cavitation. The pump
should pressurize the fluid (oil) instead of air to generate the pressure needed by the system to
deliver power for the lawnmower movement. So this is why we need to get rid of the air.

Let's see the steps on how to purge the Husqvarna hydrostatic transmission as listed below.
Check it out!

1. To begin, we need to elevate the operator seat (on the left side) to the ideal position by
lifting the lift lever.

2. Then, set the freewheel control (located at the back) outward and down by pulling it.
This is to disengage the transmission.

3. Next, find an open space around your lawn and push your Husqvarna lawn mower over
there.

4. Now, you need to sit at the operator's seat to do the next step.

5. Using your foot, press the brake pedal forward and hold it (you are now engaging the
brake). Stay holding it until you are told to press and release it slowly on step 10, and
eventually disengage it on the next step 16 as mentioned below.

6. Press the attachment clutch to switch it on to release the cutting blades.

 7. Set the throttle control to the fast setting by pushing it upward and pull out the choke
located below it to make it engaging.

8. Plugin the ignition key and turn it to the right, then remove it as soon as the engine is
running.

9. After that, set the throttle control in a slow setting by pushing it downward. The motion
control lever should be positioned on the middle (centre) of the right side's seat which is a
neutral position.

10. Slowly press and release the brake.

11. In step number 9, the motion control lever is in a neutral position, right? Now, you need
to move it upward and downward, for 5 seconds each. Upward is "Forward", hold for 5
seconds. Then, downward ("Reverse"), hold for 5 seconds. Do it for 3 cycles repeatedly.

12. After done 3 cycles, set back the motion control lever to the neutral position.

13. Okay so now, when the motion control is already in a neutral position, you can plug in
the ignition key back to turn the engine off.

14. Next, you need to engage back the transmission. The step is vice versa of step number
2; Invert the freewheel control by lifting it and pushing it inward.

15. Once again, restart the engine back. At this time, the throttle control should be set to
one-half speed.

16. Now, you can disengage the brake slowly.

17. Next, you need to drive towards approximately 5 feet by setting the motion control
lever to the "Forward" position. After that, do the versa; in the "Reverse" position of the
motion control lever, drive backwards around 5 feet away. And, set it to a neutral position
once done.

18. Do the forward-reverse-neutral process in 3 cycles repeatedly.

19. You are done!

If Purging Does Not Work...

Purging is one of the reliable solutions for transmission problems but if it does not work out,
you can try to troubleshoot the problems by examining your hydraulic system entirely.
Check the oil level and if it is lower than the required level you need to add it. You may check
for leaks in your hoses and other components as well. You also should clean up the pump
cooling fins and examine if there is any sign of defects there.

Or, if all above does not make any changes, the problems may be caused by the old fluid. So
you need to replace it with the new one. However, if the problem is not solved, seek an expert
for advice.

The Hydrostatic Transmission Potential Problems

Hydrostatic transmission issues are common. A brand-new Husqvarna lawn mower and any
other brand may appear to be in perfect condition but still will face this typical occurrence.

The mechanical parts which the fluid flows through are commonly the sources of problems. If
any mechanical failure in these components, such as a blocked filter, or even a broken hose, it
might create hydrostatic transmission problems. On the other hand, oil shortage is the most
concerning issue; leakage and viscosity.

 Leakage: Any oil leak will drastically decrease internal pressure which will cause movement
difficulties; affect the shifting process etc.

 Viscosity: The viscosity of an oil is affected by the surrounding temperature. As a result,

selecting the suitable oil will enable your machine to work at its optimum in any reasonable
weather.

When the control arm is out of alignment, shifting issues will arise. When the lawn tractor
begins to move on its own, you should check for oil leaks first. If it cannot get fit, it is time to
retrieve and repair your adjustment bolt.

Final Words

Finally, we come to the end. Solving hydrostatic transmission could be tricky if you do not know
how to do it. This article would be a lifesaver for you as it provides simplified steps to be
followed. Perhaps it would be very useful for you. Happy trying!