markdiver
Jul 14, 2009, 10:30 AM
MIne is 6 yrs old & has ran great up until this year. It also looses power & sometimes stops going up hill. I've done a lot of research on different sites & many people say that the transmission is the problem & some say the drive belt. JD wants $700 for a new Transmission + $65 hr labor... not worth it.
Does anyone know of another way to test to see if the transmission is bad other than operating the mower going up hill? The engine runs great, the belt does not sound like or look like it's been slipping. I've removed the mower deck & ck'd all areas around the drive belt, looks OK. No signs of belt or pully problems.
Also, I am thinking of changing out the drive belt. It looks like I have to remove the steering drive shaft. Anyone ever done this? Esquire mentioned you also have to remove the jacksheave. Not sure what that is. I have the parts list & diagram, but see no jacksheave. Thanks to any help. Mark
Does anyone know of another way to test to see if the transmission is bad other than operating the mower going up hill? The engine runs great, the belt does not sound like or look like it's been slipping. I've removed the mower deck & ck'd all areas around the drive belt, looks OK. No signs of belt or pully problems.
Also, I am thinking of changing out the drive belt. It looks like I have to remove the steering drive shaft. Anyone ever done this? Esquire mentioned you also have to remove the jacksheave. Not sure what that is. I have the parts list & diagram, but see no jacksheave. Thanks to any help. Mark