QuestionI was plowing the driveway of i foot of snow and the tractor was having some trouble.I had to go back and forth and i noticed that the gear shift was getting stuck and than i went to move forward again and it did not move.The linkage seems to be okay.The belt looks warn but it seems to be turning the pulley good.It making grinding noise and a little jerking a little.The jerking makes me feel that the Trans might be good but i could be wrong.Any ideas so i can save some money that i don't got. Thanks
AnswerHello Ian:
>>Lets See if we can Locate the Cause of this Problem.
>>If the Belt is Turning the Pulley, Is the Pulley Turning the Input Shaft?
>>Use a Yellow Marker or Other Bright Color and put an + in the Center of the Pulley. This should be the Input Shaft. If the + is Turning, then the Problem is Inside the Transaxle.
The Grinding and then Jerky Moition of the Transaxle Suggest a Broken Shear Pin ot Gear.
>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something 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. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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Respectfully
John
