MTD Lawn Tractor looses power

pit · #1 Feb 24, 2007, 04:55 PM

I have a 20 year MTD lawn tractor that has been very reliable. Last summer I noticed while cutting my lawn, as I climb a fairly steep grade that the tractor looses power almost to a crawl. No other problems on level terrain. the RPM's remain constant, the mower just slows down and almost stops. It is as if a transmission is slipping. Where do start looking to solve this problem?

newaukumdon · Feb 25, 2007, 11:18 PM

Check tension on the belts. It sounds as if you may not be familiar and maybe bringing it in to have them replaced is a good idea. Do it now and beat the spring rush.

Regards,
Don

pit · Feb 26, 2007, 04:04 PM

I'm sorry I wasn't more clear. The blades are turning just fine, the problem is that the mowers drive seems to be slipping as I climb the incline.

newaukumdon · Feb 26, 2007, 04:59 PM

There would be a drive belt for the transmission(transaxle) and it is kept under tension by a idler pulley and tension spring.

Thanks,
Don



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