Free Z-Force LZ 48 broken hydro mounts

vtharpe

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--First time posting so thanks in advance for your advice and opinion.--
I was given a 2014 Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 because the owner has more money than sense. It only has 16 hours (I suspect thats wrong) and is in great shape. Easily fixed engine issues but mower would still die as soon as I put it "in gear". After further inspection I noticed that I could not
disengage the right hydro to roll it. Trying to push it causes the right hydro to click. Looking closer I see that the rear mount is completely broken at the "L". The owner obviously hit something or it fell off a jack but I cant find any impact mark. Any "god ol boy" can weld that bracket for me but I'm wondering if that click and the failure to disengage are symptoms of a larger issue. I've pulled the hydro off but looking for advice on testing it. Any tell-tale signs of irreparable damage?
 
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