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Problem with going from forward to reverse on a hydrowtatic drive.

10 years ago

I have a craftsman 42" riding mower, 22 hp., 2 cylinder, hydrostatic drive that has less than 60 hr. on it. It has had this problem for most of that 60 hr. Going from forward to reverse (pedal drive) you have to stomp on the reverse knob hard and repeatedly to get it to move backward; and then it jerks when it finally overcomes what is blocking it. When going from reverse to forward it does the same. Does this every time. I feel there is some involvement with the disengage/brake pedal, but I can't be sure as I don't know the system that well. Any experience out there in this area?

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tomplum
10 years ago
You have to really determine if the linkage is actuating the cam at the transmission. Lots of debris at that point on the transmission doesn't help. Nor does debris on the cross plate just below where the brake pedal pivots, as if prevents that pedal from returning all the way. Of course, yours could be something different. A model number is helpful as there are various manufacturers for the Craftsman mowers.
exmar zone 7, SE Ohio
10 years ago
Agree with Tom, also, if you only have 60 hours on it, should be in warranty, call Sears and let them resolve or replace the problem.
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