Hi all,
I am new to this forum. I have a problem with the Z225 left side transmission. It has 160hrs. Last couple months, it was weak and recently stopped working. Lawn mower repair places didnt want to check it and said I have to take it to JD place. After taking the mower to JD, they said transmission needs to be replaced and quoted me $1300 including labor. This is half price of the new mower. On the maintenance manual, it is saying it is a sealed component and no maintenance required. So my questions are;
1. Once the transmission broke, does everybody replace the mower?
2. If i find another Z225, can i replace the transmission with mine? I have never done it before, but I believe I can if there is no special tool required?
3. If I end up having to buy new mower, what would you recommend for $2500-$3000 budget?
Thank you very much for your help.
I am new to this forum. I have a problem with the Z225 left side transmission. It has 160hrs. Last couple months, it was weak and recently stopped working. Lawn mower repair places didnt want to check it and said I have to take it to JD place. After taking the mower to JD, they said transmission needs to be replaced and quoted me $1300 including labor. This is half price of the new mower. On the maintenance manual, it is saying it is a sealed component and no maintenance required. So my questions are;
1. Once the transmission broke, does everybody replace the mower?
2. If i find another Z225, can i replace the transmission with mine? I have never done it before, but I believe I can if there is no special tool required?
3. If I end up having to buy new mower, what would you recommend for $2500-$3000 budget?
Thank you very much for your help.