john deere stx38 bogging down uphill

arice3421

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I have an early 90's 12.5 HP stx38 and it wont take me up small semi steep hills its a non hydro and the tires aren't slipping when it has traction the motor bogs down any ideas
 

KennyV

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That's a 'belt' drive mower...
Remove the belts and check all the pulleys and idlers, see that everything spins freely without binding or dragging... pay particular attention to bearings and bushings as they may seem ok until you pull things at an angle ... :smile:KennyV
 

arice3421

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Thanks got it running it was the belt
 

Briana

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Hello, I have moved your post to the John Deere Forum. You will have better luck finding assistance there. :wink:

Thanks for joining LawnMowerForum!!!
 
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