Repairs Goes slow then stops

[Vulnavia]

During the winter, when plowing the tractor would go slower and slower then would not move unless I was gentle on the pedal, letting off then gently pushing the pedal. Continued to get worse until it will barley move ... 5 feet then stop. The pedal would go "to the floor" never did that before. Belts are relatively new, springs pulleys seem ok.
Any Ideas ?

Thanks,

Will

 

[Boobala]

During the winter, when plowing the tractor would go slower and slower then would not move unless I was gentle on the pedal, letting off then gently pushing the pedal. Continued to get worse until it will barley move ... 5 feet then stop. The pedal would go "to the floor" never did that before. Belts are relatively new, springs pulleys seem ok.
Any Ideas ?

Thanks,

Will

Post the machine's information so we can tell what we are working with see example .......

 

[Vulnavia]

Sorry, suppose that would be helpful.
2006 LT 1040 Bought it new in 2008

Will

 

[Boobala]

Sorry, suppose that would be helpful.
2006 LT 1040 Bought it new in 2008

Will

THAT is the SERIES of the Mower...... see examples .......... ( left click on each one )

https://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/find-model-and-serial-number

 

[Vulnavia]

model # 13AX10CG709 1K086H10259 DOM 11/2006

 

[bertsmobile1]

Well this is going to be fun cause it is a vari drive model and Cub have neglected to put that page in their parts break downs.

The drive to the rear is done by 2 belts, you will need to remove the battery & battery box to see both of them.
It works by the middle bit of the double pulley going up & down which changes the diameter of the two pulleys.
In principle the same as a set of stepped pulleys you see in bench drills & lathes.

In your case I would suspect it froze or jambed in the slow position.
The speed change works by your foot counteracting a spring which could also have broken or fallen off

Not excluding a buggered belt.
If either is damaged both must be replaced.

 

[Boobala]

I managed to find a parts manual so you can see what Bert is explaining, fill in your model & serial number and follow the info

http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/mtd/Public.do ................. ( your mower was made by MTD )

ADDED INFO, .. found what I think is YOUR shop manual, see SECTION 5 ... Page 35 (start)

https://data2.manualslib.com/pdf3/70/6996/699532-mtd/700_series.pdf?db35fc0c8d696c9236af1ffffd0025e5