Murray Riding mower ( Hydrostatic Transmission Problem)

18 years ago

I got a murray riding mower that has some problems with transmission ( barely goes forward or in reverse with continuous grinding noise).

It's got Hydrostatic Peerless 205-024C, the mower was used very carefuly, so I have no idea what could cause this tranny to be going out...

Please, give me any sugestions on how it can be fixed?Should I take it apart first?

One of you mentioned something about removing the shock that fixed the problem, what kind of shock were you talking about?

I will appreciate any help!

Thank you all!

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Comments (5)

metal
18 years ago
How old is the mower? If it is very old at all (out of warranty) it may not be worth the price of fixing/replacing the transmission.
transauto
Original Author
18 years ago
It's 2002 Murray select.
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rustyj14
18 years ago
The usual reason for the grinding noises, and poor forward or reverse, is: Its plain worn out! Time for a new tractor. If ya want longevity in a lawn tractor-buy a standard shift! Of course, if you truly love the machine, well then--go spend as much as a new tractor would cost, and have a new transmission installed!
metal
18 years ago
I would have to agree, you probably couldn't sell that mower for more than $400 if it was running, and it will cost more than that to fix. For a Murray, I think 6 years is a pretty good/normal lifespan.
narsbars_gmail_com
15 years ago
My Ten year old 42 inch hydrostatic mower has had one tranny leak fixed and mows about ten acres that gets up to two feet tall and wild. No idea why it has lasted so long, but you can get a good one.