[SOLVED] I Have A LT1042 Hdrostatic Drive And It Won't Go Forward Or Reverse What Is Wrong

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What is wrong with a mower when it won’t go forward or reverse

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Can only guess

Low on cub cadet hydro fluid?
other hydro filter other and cub cadet?
linkage came unhooked from drive mechanism
your engage disengage lever at the back of the mower is set so it can be pushed,engage lever to allow hydro pump not to be bypassed

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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.

Your engine has a belt that engages the mowing deck and works with the idle pulleys as well. This belt is also subject to wear, tear and slipping off of pulleys. If this happens, your mower`s engine will remain on but it won`t move. Keep grease and other lubricants off of the engine belt.

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.

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.

Lawn Mower Turns On But Won`t Move

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. It`s important to inspect these parts and determine which one is the problem before attempting to fix it.

The safety switch is triggered by a detected change in the flow of electricity through the circuit it is fitted to (in most homes it`s fitted to the power point circuit). Many problems can cause this change in flow, common issues can include: overloaded power sockets or power boards. faulty appliances.

Hydrostatic drive transmissions are filled with fluid and require the operation of a gear driven pump to move the fluid which then in turn drives the wheels. These systems should normally be in the engaged or operation mode when the mower is to be driven.

The exception may be some Cub Cadet, Husqvarna and John Deere lawn tractors intended for commercial use, which are designed to go for 400-500 hours.

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.

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.

Worn or broken blade drive belt – If the riding mower blades are not spinning, the blade drive belt may be worn or broken and unable to engage the blades. If the belt is intact, inspect it to see if it`s loose or slipping on the pulleys then replace it with a new one if necessary.

Check the drive belt that is located just above the mower deck. Follow the belt as it wraps around the deck and to pulleys under the engine and the rear tires. Make sure the belt is secured to the pulleys, because if it is not, then the belt (and thus the mower) will not move. If the belt looks broken, replace 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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Mower won’t start

ANSWER : This may sound stupid but don’t mean it to…
Have you tried with the choke all the way open? Do you have an automatic cruise? Is the right (correct) pedal being pushed in? These will affect if it starts or not. Also if your drive belt or one of the other belts not being tight enough will affect if it starts or just turns over. Not too many things can stope it from starting with new/good battery AND if its getting gas. Try cleaning your gas line and obviously making sure there is no obstruction around or near your blade, if it does start with blade engaged that is :))
If it doesn’t start with blade engaged, well make sure it’s in neutral. Mine won’t start in reverse but will in forward or neutral.

Hope it helps.

Anthony

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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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Toro 149cc Lawn Mower Won't Start – Toro Lawn Mower With Toro Power Tools

ANSWER : Bad carburetor your old fuel jammed up the jet so it won’t get fuel and if it does it will start and shut off So replace the carb or try to clean the jet and run non oxy fuel only

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My huqvana won’t go in reverse or forward

ANSWER : If the leaver moves freely but wont move first check belt is on pulley and if so you have sheared off keyway on the pulley on top of drive axle remove pully replace keyway reinstall

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Won't seal and hold pressure – Ace Hardware Acer Spray and Go Sprayer

ANSWER : Try smearing some Vaseline on the gasket that goes around the pump shaft at the top.

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Lawnmower will not go forward or in reverse. Brake is not engaged.

ANSWER : Is the lawnmower in transport mode. I know alot are underneath the back and it is a a small handle that when engaged disallows the mower to be put into gear. Let me know if this isnt the problem.

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WON,T TURN OVER EVEN WITH BATTREY CHARGER ON MAKES A WHINING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO START

ANSWER : Sometimes the gear isn’t stripped but the shaft is dry; try using some WD40 on the shaft to loosen then grease it to keep it from drying out again.

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Is the rubber on the drive wheel on the snapper mower fixed to the metal hub? The rubber wheel part of the drive is not securely attached to the metal frame and slips when the mower goes up hill. Should I replace the drive wheel?

ANSWER : Yes, it may have gotten excessive oil on it and swelled the rubber. Replace the drive wheel.

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