23 Hp 48″ Deck Yard Tractor

Husky 48″ 23 hp riding mower-new in 2007. Mowed over a board, and thought I heard “chatter” from the braking pedal (left) mechanism. Stopped the mower-all clear. Now-hydrostatic transmission fails to move when either forward or reverse pedal is pressed. Checked thransmission engagement with the freewheeling pin in back if the transmission. It appears to engage and didengage properly-but the tractor won’t move. I am thinking the interlock switch harness abobe the brake pedal may have something to do with this…it has a spring pin that pops out & activates the starter circuit when the bra

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The reasons why mower is not moving forward or reverse is that the battery is dead, or due to clogged fuel line. Additionally, malfunctioning transmission, or a broken drive belt, also a faulty spark plug, even when friction wheel isn`t in contact with the friction plate, or damaged Tires.
Failure of any mechanical component, a broken hose, or clogged filter will cause tractor hydrostatic transmission problems. But the most common issue will be the oil itself. In the transmission section of your operator`s manual, you`ll find a section that covers oil viscosity.
One of the disadvantages of hydrostatic drives is that the majority of the oil stays in the loop and doesn`t return to the reservoir for cooling. One way to return some of the oil back to the tank is by using a hot oil shuttle valve.
If your lawn mower turns on but won`t move, there could be a number of potential causes. The most common issues include a broken or damaged belt, a clogged discharge chute, a broken or damaged drive cable, or a damaged or clogged transmission.
Over time, dirt, debris and other tiny particles can accumulate in the transmission fluid, affecting its fluid properties. This can cause the vehicle to die when you shift into drive or reverse, allow a loss of power, transmission slip, rough shifts or even prevent the vehicle from shifting into gear at all.
They are filled with the specified pump fluid to match each pump design and then sealed by each manufacturer at their factories. Replacing hydrostatic fluid is normally not necessary, unless the drive system is in need of some other internal service or repair.
These control rods are adjustable. By rotating the threaded linkage connector ferrules, the length and the resulting range of movement at the regulator valve can be altered.
Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn`t work, you might need a new fuel filter.
The symptoms that indicate a bad solenoid on a riding mower are difficulty starting the engine, engine stalls or shuts off suddenly, reduced engine power and performance. Moreover, it would also go through a decrease in fuel efficiency, and an unsteadiness in idling, lastly, the engine cranks but doesn`t start.
For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the height of the deck rear to the height of the deck front.
Possible cause 1: In some models, when you tip the mower, fuel can leak into the carbon in the cap, which restricts the venting of the fuel system. This can cause the engine not to start, or only run for a few minutes, then quit. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Leave the cap to dry out or replace it with a new lawn mower cap.
What If You Tilt Your Mower The Wrong Way? Don`t panic it`s not that big a deal. If you tilted your mower the wrong way, just tilt it onto its four wheels again and clean up any spilled gas. Oil and gas may have made their way to the air filter, and saturated it.
Check your grass bag isn`t clogged

If the lining of your grass bag is clogged with old grass you should clean it using a jet wash, air line or simply a brush and water. Once clean the air should flow through the grass bag more efficiently and improve the grass collection.

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Transmission slipping. – Husqvarna 20HP Hydrostatic 42" Cut Riding Mower
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When the mower gets hot, the transmission slips and the mower does not move. Any suggestioins?
ANSWER : Possibly the transmission can be serviced or exchanged with payment for a rebuilt one. Else you will need to find a new transmission which could well cost as much as a new mower, suppose a dealer’s service desk would be the best place to ask.The name and model of the manufacturer of the transmission is most likely stamped along one of the axle housings, you could do a google search or check ebay. Peerless makes a lot of them.

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Hydrostatic tractor won’t move forward or backward. I release the hydrostatic lever but it won’t move.
ANSWER : Check the fluid level. Can you push it when it is in gear? Have you added any fluid it may have to be purged. Also do you use a pressure washer or water hose to clean it up or does it set outside it could be getting water in the transmission.

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What oil goes in the transmission?hydrostatic #944.608860
ANSWER : Hello,
sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the trans-axle on this is a
sealed unit and oil cannot be added. The only thing you can do is an air
purge or replace the trans-axle.Doing a purge is really easy:

put transmission in the freewheel mode so you can push it, ensuring that it is on a flat surface
start engine and run full throttle
release clutch brake
push the drive pedal or lever to the full forward position for a ten count
push the drive pedal or lever to the full reverse position for a ten count
repeat steps 4 & 5 three times
depress & lock the clutch brake
return the transmission to the normal mode
drive tractorIf this fails to correct the problem you may need to replace the transaxle.If you find this helpful please vote yes. Thank You!!

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Sears garden tractor hydrostatic transmission whines and can’t go up hill. What’s the fix???
ANSWER : Is the signs of oil leaks on the rear axle and the fluid level is low

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I have a Husqvarna YTH 2242 TDF Ride-on-mower/Yard Tractor.Have you ever come across a problem with driving after re-engaging the transmission?

I disengaged the transmission to push the tractor in my garage a few days ago.

Today I re-engaged the transmission. At first it wouldn’t reverse, then I repeated the operation and all was well…I thought.

I set off towards my lawn…up a small slope, and towards the top of the slope eased off on the forward drive pedal, while deciding which way to go, and the tractor slowed, and stopped. Then, to start moving forward again I pressed the forward drive pedal. But, the tractor had no forward drive…nor did it have any Brake pedal. There was just nothing ……and the tractor rolled back down the slope, quite quickly, gathering speed, backwards. Luckily it is not much of a slope and it came to rest on the flat again. When I tried the Forward drive to set off again, it worked…and the brake worked too. I thought I must simply have panicked somehow. So I set off again…and at the top of the slope, again paused…eased off on the forward drive……..and again the same thing happened. No forward drive, no brakes!
Has anyone encountered this problem before?
and …does the brake pedal operate on the transmission somehow, rather than on the road wheels?
Many thanks

ANSWER : Hello! There are two known faults with the Husqvarna YTH…# 1 is the drive belt slipping…The belts have a manufacturing defect, in that they are out of specification in length…After some usage slipping occurs…#2 is a brake recall which is described below…It refers to the 19.5 HP 42″ cut but the 46″ cut utilizes the same braking mechanism…Guru…saailerBrake Recall.

http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/07/cpsc-6146.html

Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Recall: Parking Brake Failure

July 9, 2009

NAME OF PRODUCT: CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTORS

UNITS: ABOUT 8,200

MANUFACTURER: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A. INC., OF AUGUSTA, GA.

HAZARD: The tractor’s parking brake may fail, which could result in a loss of control.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled Craftsman Power Lawn Tractor is gray, has a
19.5 horsepower engine, automatic drive and a 42 inch cutting deck. The
model and serial numbers can be found on a plate under the tractor’s
seat. The following model and serial numbers are included in this
Husqvarna lawn tractor recall.

MODELS CRAFTSMAN 917.289080, CRAFTSMAN 917.289081, Serial numbers, 012709A001000 THROUGH 031209D999999

SOLD BY: SEARS AND KMART STORES NATIONWIDE AND ON THE WEB AT
WWW.SEARS.COM (http://WWW.SEARS.COM) FROM JANUARY 2009 THROUGH APRIL
2009 FOR ABOUT $1,200.
MANUFACTURED IN: UNITED STATES

REMEDY: CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE RECALLED TRACTORS IMMEDIATELY
AND CONTACT SEARS FOR A FREE INSPECTION AT YOUR HOME AND, IF NECESSARY, A
FREE REPAIR OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. SEARS IS DIRECTLY CONTACTING
CONSUMERS WHO PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT.

CONSUMER CONTACT: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT SEARS AT (800)
978-7615 BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 10 P.M. ET MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OR VISIT
SEAR’S WEB SITE AT WWW.SEARS.COM (http://WWW.SEARS.COM)

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Transmission fluid low, hydrostatic transmission will not run in high position, where do i fill fluid
ANSWER : Quoted from your Owners Manual. . . . . TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUIDThe transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

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MY TRANSMISSION IS VERY WEAK, MOVER WILL SOMETIMES STOP, WONT MOVE, OTHER TIMES IT WILL CREEP ALONG.
ITS ONLY HAS 300 HRS ON IT.
ANSWER : Noted for frequent failure of hydrostatic transmissions, just search this site. you have to buy another transmission or lawn mower.

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