Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): John Deere Hydrostatic Drive, small engine mechanic, drive pulley

Question
Hello - I have a John Deere Hydro 165 mower that was leaking trans. fluid at the drive pulley.  I pulled the pump apart replacing the seal and, apparently, got something backwards when putting it back together b/c now when I push the lever forward (to go forward) I go back and when I pull back (to go backwards) I go forwards. The mower worked fine (power, speed, etc.) except the forward/reverse lever is opposite of what is should be.  So....

I pulled the pump apart a second time to double check myself and had two other experienced "shadetree'ers" look at it and nothing obvious is 180 deg. out or flipped. I carefully put it together again and same problem.

A small engine mechanic at a local dealer said I needed to rotate one of the casing parts 180, but couldn't remember exactly which one.  I'd like to know for sure what I need to do before I tear into this thing again!  Any suggestions?  

Thanks.

Answer
Hello Jeremy:

>>From your Description it Sounds like the Rotor was Installed Incorrectly. Turn the Rotor 180 Degrees.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John