Riding Snapper, Steering wheel turns but wheels don't

geauxsnapper

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  • / Riding Snapper, Steering wheel turns but wheels don't
I have one of the smaller snapper riders, about 10 years old, one of the classic rear engine riders, 28" deck I believe. Has the round steering wheel.

Just happened today, the steering wheel turns but the wheels don't. I can feel what seems to be a clicking, like 2 gears not meshing, maybe one is worn and the other slips if that makes sense. I have not taken the steering shaft cover off as of yet, need to get a set of star drivers to do that later today.

If I kind of jostle the steering wheel, pull up push down it seems to jump back into meshing and I can drive it straight but generally when I turn it starts spinning freely again, not turning the wheels and giving a feeling of one gear possibly slipping on a worn out one.

I KNOW my description is crap but thats the best I can describe it. Apologies for posting before removing the cover but I am trying to get a jump on what this might be from the great minds here.

MANY THANKS
 

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  • / Riding Snapper, Steering wheel turns but wheels don't
Post your mower model number please.

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