dehrhard513
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Hi folks, I have a walk behind 21" J830 series mower. I recently picked it up for 50 clams from a friend of mine who didn't need it anymore. Here's the skinny, the engine runs fantastic, but the self propel is all kinds of goofed up. My friend stated that it was fine before he decided to replace the height adjustment lever.
Only the right side (when standing behind the mower) wheel will turn. The other side will not. It's usable, but I would sure like it to function correctly.
Couple of more details. When you pull the mower backwards, drive disengaged, it makes a grinding/whirring noise with some tire drag. Pulled off the left side tire, (by the height adjustment) took off the sprocket and guard, noticed the bearing seal had been broken, bearings do turn free. Mower will only turn left without dragging a tire. Right hand turns lock both back tires.\
Spun the pully on the transmission and both sprockets turned under the wheels.
Sorry, I'm having difficulties describing the problem's symptoms.
BTW changing the oil on this mower is a chore!:laughing:
Only the right side (when standing behind the mower) wheel will turn. The other side will not. It's usable, but I would sure like it to function correctly.
Couple of more details. When you pull the mower backwards, drive disengaged, it makes a grinding/whirring noise with some tire drag. Pulled off the left side tire, (by the height adjustment) took off the sprocket and guard, noticed the bearing seal had been broken, bearings do turn free. Mower will only turn left without dragging a tire. Right hand turns lock both back tires.\
Spun the pully on the transmission and both sprockets turned under the wheels.
Sorry, I'm having difficulties describing the problem's symptoms.
BTW changing the oil on this mower is a chore!:laughing:
