craftsman 8400 model 247.204450 Kohler Eng T-745. has all but lost reverse. Barely moves when trying to go in reverse. Forward is fine. What's the fix?
Check where the F-R control rod links to the arm on the transmission ( if it a hydro model ) as it wears oval over time
If it is a manual gearbox then it will be wear in the F-R bushes but they usually grate badly .
Some one is pulling your strings
Electric clutch controls the blades
Get under the mower and have a look
I double checked that it was what I thought it was and sure enough it is