TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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• Jul 6, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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I bought a new Husqvarna GT52xls from the dealer last spring. I just use it for cutting grass, not towing anything heavy, and I'm only 190lbs. Recently I noticed the tranny getting a little slow, then yesterday it got really slow and died. I pushed it back to the garage and looked around underneath. I touched the rear axle and it was really hot. After an hour of letting it cool down it drove fine, but I didnt use it.

I called the dealer but didnt get an answer, might be on vacation this week??

Any idea why its running hot?

 

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• Jul 9, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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I believe your transaxle is Tuff Torque with locking differential, should still be under warranty.

 

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• Aug 20, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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Bump to see if any development on the hot TuffTorque axle??

 

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• Aug 20, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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What temp did it get to?

 

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• Aug 20, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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Was this before you mowed or after you mowed ? they do get pretty hot when worked.

Still under warranty, I would think anyhow.

 

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• Aug 21, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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Check the fluid lever and fan blades?

 

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• Aug 21, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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How tell temperature? Infra red flash gun and add factor to estimate oil temp? They add a pump and cooler to race differentials. Wonder what the oil temp should run ? Thought the "i" added to XLS indicated locker? There is a limited slip on another Husqy model lawn tractor.

 

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• Aug 21, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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What trans do you have?

 

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• Aug 21, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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Have not seen tag or stamp, but data base says K-66 with locking diff and visual shows fan and tank. Use synthetic auto 5W50 per TuffTorque. Dash mounted locker switch.

 

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• Aug 21, 2016 / TRANSMISSION dying - axle overheating GT 52XLS

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The expansion tank is optional. I have not found the operating temp either.