Recent content by muc

I spent 30 years as a boat mechanic, so yes I learned common sense isn't so common. But thank you for looking out for us uninformed people.

Ha Ha, because I'm old and forgetful. But yes, I rarely use the pedal.

Thanks to @Tiger Small Engine , @Rivets and @7394 After cleaning the slot in the control arm, draining/refilling and purging the transaxle and a new belt. The mower has all it's speed back! Now all I need to do is relearn how to release the brake/clutch slowly! Thing takes off like a rabbit when...

Thanks, any advice on belt brand or how to make sure there is enough tension?

Thanks for your reply @Rivets I replaced the spring loaded pulley that provides belt tension and the belt last fall after a bunch of leaves got packed up there and started to smoke, I caught it pretty quick and had a garden hose nearby. Never saw any flames but the plastic pully was slightly...

Craftsman DYT 4000 M/N 917.273620 Hydro Gear 314-0510 Transaxle Last year it started to lose speed in reverse, got to the point it would barely move. Did notice that if I pulled really hard on the motion control lever it would move a little faster. Forward seemed to be fine. Now this year it...