You may have to dig into this further. It could be a transaxle problem. Start by removing the battery and inspect the traction belts. There are two and should they be glazed and chunking, that could be part of your issue as well. You will obviously have to verify operation of the brake itself.

I have replaced both drive belts. I also disassembled the transaxle and replaced the smaller of the three gears. I replaced it as it looked worn. I then cleaned and re-greased the transaxle parts and reassembled. I did inspect braking system and all was fine with that.

There isn't a lot that will make noise on this drive system. If the transaxle is securely anchored and is not able to rock- the thought would be the noise comes from inside. The variable speed pulley and idler should be turning smoothly. I trust that you used OEM belts? Both pads installed and caliper adjusted? In the end though, if the brakes lock the disc, the trans is skipping inside if it won't hold the tractor. Give us the model # from below the seat.

Hi All,

I replace the drive shaft assembly in the transmission and this has corrected the problem. Here is the part number from PartsTree.com:

Item 19: Toro Consumer 112-0824 (replaces 112-0841)
SHAFT-DRIVE

Good Luck

Thanks again for all your help

Here is a link that might be useful: Partstree.com

paul277 - if you don't post the full technical model number as tomplum noted, your info/prob/request is of little use to us. That technical model number is the only way we have of accessing the correct documentation for that particular machine.

Here is the model number:

Displaying SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY NO. 112-0368 parts for the Toro Consumer

13AP60RP544, LX500 Lawn Tractor, 2006

Paul, what did it end up being?? I am having the exact same thing with mine.

Micah , Paul is not a regular forum participant ! I would follow the path referred too within this Thread . However a call out to Tractor Forum Guru tomplum !