Mower does not go into gears at all

rigoletto

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People,

MTD rider mower, from 1998, Starts fine, wont go into either forward or reverse. Stick shifter seems to move in the right directions, but transmission will not engage. Will post my model # in minutes if that will help.....
 

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Can you get it into gear when the engine is off?
 

rigoletto

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Can you get it into gear when the engine is off?
Yes, i tried that. Will shift rear/forward. And the mower is in gear (wont move at all). Si then I figured let me try starting it again and see- same thing- when engine runs (idle) shift wont budge either way. Thanks!
 
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Can you push it when in neutral?
Your parking brake may just be stuck.
 

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Can you read the model number off of the tag under/behind the seat?
If so, post it here.
 

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If this looks like yours, reach up there and wiggle #40 in the pic.
 

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Sorry for delay, Fish, was at work all day. But wow, so much good info you sent! I will follow up on your ideas as soon as it stops pouring down rain. Could be another day/2. Then I will let you know what I found out!!
 

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If it looks like this one, wiggle #56
 

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If it is a stuck brake, you will hear a click when it breaks free.
 
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