L118 slowing down forward and reverse

[daddyin92]

I have a 2005 John Deere L118 and it has slowed down some going forward and has really slowed down in reversen,does it come with age or is the rod on the pedal the problem and can it be fixed

 

[talley2191]

Somewhat lacking in info to diagnose I would think. Have you ruled out a tranny issue? That has been a common issue with several owners of other smaller JD mowers.

 

[EngineMan]

Is it belt drive, if so adjust the belt or renew it.

 

[daddyin92]

No not a transmission problem ,so I am going to get the belt checked and the linkeage from the pedal to the transaxle . Thanks for the help . p.s if I was to up grade to a zero turn which would be the best choice John Deere Z245 or the Husqvarna RZ 4623 Thank`s again for the tip in trans problem

 

[OldDeere]

The L118 doesn't really have a bad transmission problem plaguing it like the L120 and L130. Try adjusting the belt and/or replacing it. This belt is less than $20.00 here plus $6.99 shipping. That would be your cheapest repair before tearing it down! http://http://www.greenfarmparts.com/John_Deere_Flat_Belt_GX20006_p/gx20006.htm Good luck!

 

[daddyin92]

Thank`s I`ll give that a try and is that price for belt good for us Canadians or that the U.S price Thank`s again for all the response to my question

 

[OldDeere]

That price is US funds.

 

[shovelhead007]

Has anyone been able to change the fluid in this unit, if so how?