Thanks guys for all your help. I pulled the rear wheel off of the side the previous owner had up on blocks and it looks like the axle key is indeed missing. I've ordered a new one and will update you when I get out to the property again to make the fix (probably this weekend).
Just for kicks, I took the other rear wheel off and what do you know the axle key slipped out when I pulled the wheel off! I can see how if you're not paying attention to it, you could easily miss that thing slip out.
I'm not sure why I thought the axle wasn't spinning the first time. But this time after I saw the axle key was missing I paid close attention and when I pushed the mower by hand I saw the axle moving a little bit (and spinning freely in the wheel).
If it's fixed, I'll go ahead and do all the maintenance listed in the D100 series operator's manual I found online. Is there anything else I should do besides what's in the manual? Or any handy tips to doing the listed maintenance?
Thanks again all. Will check in soon.
Just for kicks, I took the other rear wheel off and what do you know the axle key slipped out when I pulled the wheel off! I can see how if you're not paying attention to it, you could easily miss that thing slip out.
I'm not sure why I thought the axle wasn't spinning the first time. But this time after I saw the axle key was missing I paid close attention and when I pushed the mower by hand I saw the axle moving a little bit (and spinning freely in the wheel).
If it's fixed, I'll go ahead and do all the maintenance listed in the D100 series operator's manual I found online. Is there anything else I should do besides what's in the manual? Or any handy tips to doing the listed maintenance?
Thanks again all. Will check in soon.