Thanks, I'll try that. Do you have any thoughts on the chattering. It is so bad now, it loads the engine up just driving without even the deck turned on.
Forward movement causes chattering (jerky movement) especially under load like climbing a grade. I am assuming the hyro pumps are at end of life. However, I just noticed the movement is smooth in reverse, even when backing up the hill on my driveway (have not really stressed it by backing uphill...