2009 cub cadet sltx 1054 hydrostatic lawn tractor - sometimes quits pulling.. Lawn Mower Repairs, Chainsaw or Leaf Blower Issues, Weed Trimmer, Generator or Snowblower Problems. Read more. Technician: PK. Hi, this sounds like overheating. Is the case clean and the fan in good shape?. Cub Cadet LGT1054 Hydrostatic Transmission rebuild. JON.. I picked up a 2009 SLTX 1054 that looses torque after 10 minutes of running. The engine runs fine, the transmission looses pull anytime a load is introduced (traveling up hill, sharp turns). I have replaced the drive belt and all of the pulleys, changed the fluid in the hydrostatic transmission 2x, and still have the same issue.
Problem is, it may stop moving it permanently in the process. I'd give the unit a good cleaning and watch carefully where the oil is leaking from.. Cub Cadet transmission/hydraulic fluid esox07; Dec 28, 2023; ATF, Differential, Trans, Brakes, P/S; Replies 2 Views 4K. Dec 28, 2023. gman2304. VQ30DE ('96 Maxima) Rear Main Seal replacement.. Received the transmission yesterday from Cub Cadet, installed it and the tractor is working like new.. May 16, 2014 / SLTX 1054 TRANS ISSUE #11. There must be a problem with them. I went thru the same steps that you told about. Mine still slips badly in forward and no reverse at all. I guess you heard of the recall on transaxles with.