Problem with the speed control

[John Seal]

Hello, I'm new to the forum and I am looking for help with a problem with the speed control on an MTD Yardman TF4140 that I have just bought. With the engine off, I tried to change the speed control from position 7 to position 1. There was a "clunk" noise and then I was able to move the speed control over the range 1 to 7 with no resistance, I seem to think that there was some spring-like resistance before. Now, with the engine running, there is no drive when the "clutch" is let out. A small metal rod has become detached from something in the speed control lever. It is fix to the lever at one end and has a hook-like shape at the now unattached end. The two photos are taken from the engine compartment looking back under the dashboard. I am holding the hook end of the rod up with a piece of wire. I hope someone out there can help me. The Yardman, although old, was well-maintained. Thanks in advance for any help and advice. John

 

[mechanic mark]

Post Model & Serial Numbers from under seat, thanks, Mark

 

[John Seal]

Hello Mark, the model number was in the original message - MTD Yardman TF4140 - and the serial number is A52 010499. Thanks for your help. John

 

[slomo]

If you just bought it, take it back to walmart or home depot. Warranty time.

 

[StarTech]

If you just bought it, take it back to Walmart or Home Depot. Warranty time.

And they will laugh their heads off as it is a 22 yr old machine.

Yardman Lawn tractors | TF 4140 | 13AA473F643 (2000)​

In the images posted one thing is the spring is broken along with a missing shoulder screw.

Now of course the IPL I found may not be the right one but if so there is a tension spring that broken as well. I just never seen this version of a drive speed setup here in the USA.