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    Feb 24, 2007, 05:55 PM
    MTD Lawn Tractor looses power
    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?
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    Feb 26, 2007, 12:18 AM
    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.

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    Don
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    Feb 26, 2007, 05:04 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.
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    Feb 26, 2007, 05:59 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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