Was given the old cub which is in great shape except there seems to be no neutral. Mower was kept inside for all but the last two or three years during which time it sat outside and was not used after the owner died. Believe it worked fine before that.
After some clean up the motor starts and runs fine but only if the drive belt for the tranny is loosened . Whenever the drive pulley is turned with some difficulty the rear wheels turn forward. Tried moving the forward reverse speed control in any and all positions but nothing changed. Is it possible that a valve in the hydro tranny is stuck ? If so, how do I unstick it?
I assume the tranny drive pulley is supposed to turn freely with your foot on the clutch and mower deck disengaged, otherwise the motor won't start. Starter motor won't even turn it over with that much drag.
Thanks for any help or comments. Tom
After some clean up the motor starts and runs fine but only if the drive belt for the tranny is loosened . Whenever the drive pulley is turned with some difficulty the rear wheels turn forward. Tried moving the forward reverse speed control in any and all positions but nothing changed. Is it possible that a valve in the hydro tranny is stuck ? If so, how do I unstick it?
I assume the tranny drive pulley is supposed to turn freely with your foot on the clutch and mower deck disengaged, otherwise the motor won't start. Starter motor won't even turn it over with that much drag.
Thanks for any help or comments. Tom