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Thank you for all the info. One other quick question if you don't mind. When I have the mower running and the brake is on, would you know if the PTO should engage, if I turn on the PTO the motor also dies, wasn't sure if that had anything to do with my problem.

Is there anyway to bypass the seat switch to see if its bad before I go out and buy one

I have an older Cub Cadet Z-Force zero turn mower, model # 17AF3AGV010. I just put in a new starter and it started right up, problem is, every time I disengage the brake the engine shuts downs, put the brake back on and the engine starts back up again. It'll run on idle without a problem, as...

Mystery solved! Put a new fuel pump on, it started and ran like a new mower. Fuel filter is around around 6 years old, the fuel line haven't been changed since I bought the mower, I'm going to replace all that too, thanks for all the help..

I have a manual fuel shut off, my Z-force is over 15 years old. I gave it half throttle, left the choke opened, and it started running again. After it ran for about 15 seconds I push the choke back in and the engine ran fine, it seems once it starts getting enough gas it'll stay running. I'm...

I'll start with replacing the fuel lines, they do feel stiff and brittle. If that doesn't work I'll change the fuel pump and fuel filter, pump has never been replaced and the fuel filter is getting old too. Just changed the oil this spring, oil level is still fine. I have a Kohler Courage Pro...

I have a cub cadet Z-Force 48 zero turn, model 17AF3AGV010, with a Kohler Courage Pro 23 engine. I mowed the lawn today and it ran fine, I shut it off to cool down before putting it away and now I can't keep it running. The mower will start but only run for about 2-3 seconds then shuts down like...

I'm not sure what the torque is, I don't have a torque wrench, just tightened them with an impact. It's a heavy duty impact and can deliver up to 750 ft lbs of torque, that may be the problem right there. I'll re tighten them with just a 1/2" socket wrench, I don't believe I'll go over a 100 lbs...

I have an older Z-Force, model # 17AF3AGV010. I just replaced all 3 deck spindles and filled them full of grease until I felt pressure, put my blades backed on and tightened the nuts with an impact, my blades seem to turn hard now for some reason. My old spindles were shot and making noise, the...

Everything works great, trans axles sound quieter, steers 100% better. Now that I know the trans axles are serviceable, I'll be sure to change the filters and fluid more often. Thanks for all your help..

Update: Removed the deck and drive belt, raised the front up with a hydraulic mower jack, both trans axle plugs were simple to get at. The inside of the plug wasn't as badly damaged as I thought, my hex socket must have been on an angle which I couldn't totally see with everything in my way and...

Thanks for the info on that Hydro Gear 54730 hex plug, found one on Amazon, if I ever get the old one out I'll be sure to use the hex plug 👍

I'll remove the linkage rod and drive beat that's in my way so I have plenty room around the vent plug, also planning on making a heat shield that'll go over the trans-axle just in case any dry grass is hidden anywhere. I'll work gently with the heat and try moving the plug back and forth in...

I figured it wouldn't be an easy fix. I'll check on Youtube how to the remove the trasns-axle, hope I don't run into any problems there either. If I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all, lol.. Thanks for all the advice, I'll keep you posted..

Changing my trans-axle fluid on my cub cadet z-force 17AF3AGV010, one side did remove a little hard but did loosen, other side I thought was starting to break loose but my 1/4" hex socket spun and damaged the inside of the vent cap hole, now my 1/4" is too loose. Has anyone taking these vent...

Changing my trans-axle fluid on my cub cadet z-force 17AF3AGV010, one side did remove a little hard but did loosen, other side I thought was starting to break loose but my 1/4" hex socket spun and damaged the inside of the vent cap hole, now my 1/4" is too loose. Has anyone taking these vent...