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Fishin

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I have a 9-year-old lawn tractor that that won't go in reverse. Forward works fine. I blew out any possible debris. Any suggestions on to what else to check? Thanks.
 
Please give your model number from the serial number tag. It's often under the seat. Does it make any noise when you try and reverse?
 
Fishin said:
YTA24V48. Everything with the linkage looks clear. Thanks.
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These often have the black plastic General transmission in them. I have seen problems with reverse and other problems. Remove the battery and make sure everything is blown out and free of debris. Same thing with the frame where the drive belt runs. Check condition of belts, pulleys, etc. There is no simple fix I can tell you. These are crappy trans axles that have problems and don’t last as long as the Hydro Gear K46, for example.
 
I'm certain that I have cleared any debris. I would have to pull the fuel tank to see the very top of the tranny. Is pulling the fuel tank feasible? Thanks.
 
I'd check a couple of things before pulling the tank, assuming yours has the General RS800.

An RS800 inspection guide lists a missing spring and retaining nut on the inversion rod as a common cause of trouble selecting reverse. The rod is at the front of the transmission. Might be worth checking that the spring and retaining nut are in place, and that the rod is seated properly in the inversion lever if you can see that end.

If those parts look good, then pulling the tank to look at the controls on top might make sense.

When you try to back up, is it completely quiet, or do you hear any grinding or belt squealing? Does it try to move at all?
 
It will eventually go into reverse after stomping on the pedal multiple times. No noise at all. I can see the end of the rod, barely. It is in the lever and looks ok. Thanks.
 
Fishin said:
It will eventually go into reverse after stomping on the pedal multiple times. No noise at all. I can see the end of the rod, barely. It is in the lever and looks ok. Thanks.
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Yep, had this exact same issue this year. Keep stomping on the pedal back and forth and eventually it goes into reverse. I tried everything I knew how to do and couldn’t get it to work as smoothly as new. The General Transmission R800 is a junky setup, I do know that much.
 
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