wheel sticks

[briggs206]

what causes the wheels to stick when backing the mower up? I cleaned and greased the gears but im wondering if this is a trans problem?

 

[JohnBoy1]

How much slack do you have in the self propelled adjuster, if it's to tight it will lock the wheels up backing up.

 

[briggs206]

il check that out. maybe its too tight. how should it be when set correctly?

 

[JohnBoy1]

I set mine to engage about 2" from the handle.

 

[briggs206]

only my left wheel sticks tho. its not both

 

[beg]

had one that did that last week I took the gear off and lubed the spring in the groove on the axle under the keyway.

 

[LazerZLandscaping]

Try to get some penetrating oil between the axle and the wheel.

 

[briggs206]

I found my belt slowly spins the trans pulley keeping the rear wheels locked even when my handle is fully released. im using a 33inch belt which is what it calls for. do I need a lawn boy brand belt?