I have a Yardman by MTD Model # 13AM772G755 bought new in 2007 and has been a good mower. It's got somewhere around 125 hrs on it. Very little done to it over the yrs, replaced belts last year and new battery. I use synthetic oil in it and so far hasn't used a drop in 7yrs. My issue is this. For past couple yrs I've noticed when going downhill it jerks a little bit more than what I thought was normal. However, after mowing a few times this year, it's getting noticeably more pronounced. I'm assuming its something in the transmission. I"ve checked for some type of adjustment but apparently there isn't one. I'm at a loss as to what the problem could be, but since I have some downhill mowing I'm almost afraid to get on it. I can go up the hill, but at some point I'm gonna have to go over the hill. I usually make a few passes up and down to give me some clearance to turn, then I start cross mowing.
My question is....is this a tranny issue? and if so, is it repairable? I'm a shade tree mechanic and can probably do this, but don't won't to explore as it's mowing season and don't have time.
My question is....is this a tranny issue? and if so, is it repairable? I'm a shade tree mechanic and can probably do this, but don't won't to explore as it's mowing season and don't have time.