Gravely ZT 2348 XL left Hydro barely moves after pushing.

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  • / Gravely ZT 2348 XL left Hydro barely moves after pushing.
I have an older Gravely ZT 2348 XL zero turn and only the right side wheel will go. I had released the hydros to push the machine and afterwards closed the release bolts down, backed them off a quarter turn. Start her up, and at first I could go forward but then the left handle got really stiff and stopped any movement. If I pull hard on the left side the handle can move a limited amount. I checked my reservoir and it is WAY above the dipstick mark. I have no idea how that happened. Could that be the culprit?
 

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  • / Gravely ZT 2348 XL left Hydro barely moves after pushing.
Check and make the brake is fully released. I have one customer that has to tie down the brake lever due the spring tension.
 

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  • / Gravely ZT 2348 XL left Hydro barely moves after pushing.
StarTech, good advice. When I tried to move under power the notch for the brakes was not engaged at first but then dropped on. The throw lever was disengaged as the cotter pin disappeared. Hooked that back up and I'm mowing, Wee Haa. So glad it was not the Hydro. Thanks a bunch.
 
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