How To Fix a Riding LawnMower That Will Not Move or Drive

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Why won't my mower move? Repair it for free with this easy solution. Solve this common issue when your ride on lawnmower will not drive or move anymore. It's not always the drive belt or transmission. Sometimes it is a very simple solution!
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

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@michaelmanning3700 4 года назад

Actually, I did find the key. Right where it would have fallen out. Sure enough, mower is running like a champ 😁. However, with the corona shutdown,I've been doing everything but mowing the lawn. And the weather around here has only allowed for a day here or day there to get other outdoor projects done. But, thanks for the link 😁. Would have definitely needed it if I changed the tire in the grass.

@woodrowmagnus2535 4 года назад

This guy is a moron that likes to listen to himself talk. Video could have been done in half the time...

@praxrodriguez2970 4 года назад

Great video the only video i found that realy helped

@Carguy0882 4 года назад

Hi Steve, I have an older Murray lawn tractor in really nice shape 12 horse Briggs with 36 inch cut. 6 speed with reverse. problem I'm having is that it shifts fine when the motor is off but once it's running it doesn't want to shift into other gears it's very hard to shift. Do you think its a belt not allowing trans to fully disengage or worn shift keys?

@wyelandlebeouf7202 3 года назад

Hey Steve I kind of ran into this yesterday on a clients mower I knew the check the key sure enough it was gone. My question would be will it still engage the transmission and move somewhat if the key is still in place on the other tire? It's rare 2 flats happen at same time lol I'm just curious because I assume.it should have engaged the transaxel and make the transmission spin?

@jond.bumpus8943 4 года назад

You, sir, are a gift to mankind. I went through every single stage and step of mechanical grief you described so perfectly - shouted multiple choice phrases - only to have this be *exactly* what happened. Took two minutes to remedy and now I'm back to mowing. Bless you, sir. Keep up the excellent work and cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Awesome Jon! Thank You...

@ronaldlittle1598 Год назад

Sprayed variable speed pulley wd 4 running good noe thanks

@jtdavies3 2 года назад

You saved my marriage. My wife was _not pleased_ that the mower wasn't working. I watched the video, found the key, and I'm back in business.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Right on Johnny! Thank You...

@robertchaffee5662 5 лет назад

Yeah but what if it wasn't a tire issue? Do you have a video on the internals of a hydraulic drive transmission? Or a mechanical one?

@woodrowmagnus2535 4 года назад

Yeah, hydraulic may be easier to run and convenient, but when it goes, it's cheaper to replace the entire mower. I had one and will never get another one. They're more expensive too. I'm back to the mechanical stick shift. More reliable and dependable.

@leomorin2200 4 года назад

Do you have anything on a mechanical transmission

@jazalessandro3094 4 года назад

@ Woodrow Magnus, 2 things with hydro trans to not do; Don’t believe the ‘non serviceable part’ you get from most mower manufactures, You can change the oil & replace internal parts. Don’t tow & brake alot if you can,helps for durability. It is cheaper this way than to replace whole mower & will last as good as old school pure mechanical setup 😉

@tnblly24203 4 года назад

Rene' Jantz the cotter pin came out of the linkage on my riding mower. New pin moving again.

@lanajantz2240 4 года назад

@@tnblly24203 pins in place...both sides. Ground drive belt was jammed. Took hours to remove. I didn't want to damage if belt wasn't damaged. Bought new belt before removing. 2 reasons, new belt available if needed, see how was configured. Belt not damaged or stretched! Hummmmm. New belt is on bc put on as took old one off. So i now have a back up!! Taking it easy on mower.. lots ruts and hills. I get stuck in them bouncing around sometimes trying toget out no more that!

@midmonobody411 2 года назад

Ace hardware has them on shelves ....

@jamievandalen 4 года назад

Holy shit, i'm dying. Your story about "flat, changed, reassembled, not moving, pissed off, cursing" was basically a verbatim script of my last half hour. Thanks again for all your hard work Steve! This video just save me from burning the 'deere in the backyard. #CanadaProud

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Right on...

@db6800 3 года назад

Same here. Changed my rear tire and the axle was just spinning and wouldn’t move. Knew it had to be something small since I just drove it in the garage to change it. Found that stupid key under the mower. Runs fine now. Never would’ve known without this video!

@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890 5 месяцев назад

Must’ve felt personal when he said to calm down 😂

@lh98 2 года назад

How about a John Deere 265 that had no reverse then went for a fluid change and now has reverse but no forward gear? We are baffled

@dadsprojects4242 4 года назад

This was actually the issue I had. Everything in this video just played out in my garage about an hour ago...including the kicking and yelling at the lawnmower. Thanks for the video!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Glad it helped

@zachsims365 4 года назад

Me too dude. Exactly to a t this video was the first hit in my search and exactly what happened! Thank you!

@rdale1870 3 года назад

I didn't remove my tire...wondering if the key can slip out...My JD was going up about a 2' incline and just stopped engaging last summer. I used push mower the rest of the season. I wonder if I should check for a lost pin...Thanks for video.

@zackmorehouse 9 месяцев назад

This isn’t my issue my pedal is limp I push it and nothing happens not tension. My belt is good. I have the wheels keys. Engine runs fine.

@rixter882 5 лет назад

WOW, this is exactly what happened. Found my square key stock in the grass where I removed the wheel. Grass mowed and many beers down the hatch. Thanks a million Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on Eric. You're Welcome...

@MichaelSmith-fh4rn 4 года назад

Thanks Steve, Yeah I changed the tire, dropped the rod into the gravel cause I didn't know what it was for.. You saved me bucks and save mt sanity!

@AndysDogHouse 3 года назад

Hey Steve. I really enjoy ALL of your videos. Here is my John Deere problem. I have a D110 and I want to use it again to snow blow. The trouble is, when I go to steer it just goes straight. Hydroplane big time. If I put chains on the front wheel will that help? Or how about a knobby tire? Or am I going to be wasting my money? I drank 1 Coors and a Bud Light and still can't come up with a solution. Or maybe I have to buy a bigger machine. 🍁👍👍🍻

@willythemailman3911 5 лет назад

I was away from the house and had to get off my mower. When I got back on, it wouldn't go at all . After lots of fussing, the guy from inside the liquor store yelled that I was on a lawn chair, not my mower! Jees oh Pete! Your little key wasn't gonna help me

@BritishBeachcomber Год назад

If you're doing any maintenance on grass, always drive the machine onto a length of old carpet. It saves so much time looking for dropped parts.

@shaunmcdonnell8077 5 лет назад

Hi Steve, my John Deere Tractor, stopped as you described, however, I have not (did not remove the Tire), any idea as to what the problem could be???

@buddyholly313 4 года назад

I notice he can't answer this.....I have the same problem.

@MrRainrunner 4 года назад

@@buddyholly313 me too!!

@rebeccabrooks3648 4 года назад

Me too

@Dangbo3030 4 года назад

If it has the plastic transmission, around 100 hours of use, a screw on top of the transmission pulls through a washer atop of a spring. There's a few videos of this issue and how to repair the problem. I have a JD d105 that I will be working on this week. It seems to be an easy fix but getting to it is going to be a bit tedious.

@adrienpoppert6488 3 месяца назад

I was cutting grass when I backed up and attempted to go forward and nothing happened, forward or backwards…

@newrunner91 2 месяца назад

Same thing just happened to me. Was it this problem?

@rustinbielski6686 5 лет назад

Can this guy make DIY videos for all my life problems

@Ownix_3055 3 года назад

I have a craftsman rider and it has not been used all winter and it was in the snow, and i had to jump it but i never took the tire off, and it still wont go, plz reply if you know any solution to this

@gregfritz8102 4 года назад

I was driving my Craftsman, turned and applied brake, then gave it gas to go, and nothing, no forward, no reverse, it was running fine. Any ideas?

@paulstayner2301 4 года назад

Did you check the transmission or the starter plug

@WJHandyDad 3 года назад

2009 Craftsman Professional 917.28970 struggling on slight slopes. I've changed the drive belt many times over the years, including recently. I'm assuming the transmission or fluid is going bad (never changed). Can't find anything anywhere about what to use. The owner's manual says "sealed from the factory and maintenance not required." By chance do you know what fluid it uses and if it's serviceable, or just replace the transmission?

@wrk67 2 года назад

Many thanks! This was the *exact* issue I had, as I just removed the wheel to adjust the brakes. Went back in the yard, found the key and was working within minutes! You saved me a lot of time and money, sir! Cheers to you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Excellent!

@SundayVibesmusic 2 года назад

Mine won’t move. Everything else seems to work fine. I didn’t do any work to it..it just stopped moving towards the end of a mow. I thought I got stuck on something..but it was just the fact that it stopped moving

@richrevill8667 4 года назад

My new "go to" place for useful information! Struggling to identify the problem for 2 days and then my wife spends 5 minutes Googling and ... bam, there you go! Thanks Steve and you've earned the 98.8% positive ratings. Your videos are enjoyable, informative, solve real problems and include beer! Raising a cold one to you right now. Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Fantastic!

@jaf1290 3 месяца назад

You were right on the money! I had just replaced the right rear tire, being very mindful of no losing the dust cap, the washer, the key, and the locking clip. And after putting it back together, nothing. None of the other videos on RU-vid even mentioned that the key could be missing. I found it under where I was working, and lo and behold, there was the key on the garage floor. The part of your video showing the two slots lining up …. Yanked the wheel of, lined up the slots and five minutes later I was driving around the yard. Grass will be cut tomorrow. Thanks! You are the man!

@Thor_7577 2 месяца назад

Lol this just happed to me today thank you Steve you save my ass today.👍🏼

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 месяца назад

You're Welcome...

@nelsonbowen5167 2 года назад

hi Nelson from murfreesboro TN, thank GOD for your help and thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're Welcome...

@patriotoutlaw5815 4 месяца назад

I was having this problem so I took it to a local repair shop. What they found was seized barring in one of the pulls wheels which was not allowing the drive belt to move. About $100 dollars and a mowing I'm going. 😊

@brandonhendrix5855 Месяц назад

I have a issue with a husqvarna riding lawnmower not going forward or back. Is there a key for both back tires

@dianekeene1337 5 лет назад

You are now my go to man!! For repair info! Thank you! I couldn't find key and up in the mountains we don't go in to town much ! So I wanted to rule this out before replacing drive belt...sure enough! I used grinder on Allen wrench and made one fit tight like a glove !! Mowed the hell out of lawn just lacking a 🍻!! I'm a happy 61 yr old female!!! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

I am so happy I helped Susan....

@Master_of_sparks_Steve12768 4 месяца назад

Okay that's all well and fine but my mower drives and backs up *sometimes*. I have found that if I give it a little push out bounce on it with a go thrust( you don't want to drive by with your kids while I'm mowing) it will kick out into gear so to speak. But lately even that doesn't work. It is a hydrostatic transmission if that makes any difference. But I would assume that key missing would either be full on or full off not sometime-ish drive

@timrobinson5755 4 года назад

Awesome! You nailed it, dude. I was ready to take the whole blamed thing apart, watched a dozen videos about transmission problems, but it was a stupid little key that fell out when my bro took the wheel off for repair. Thanks, man.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@GeneandAnne-md6ww 4 месяца назад

Steve, brother, you're great! You have actually helped me with several issues I've had with chainsaws. Here's the thing, I have a mower that won't engage the transaxle, it acts kind of like the disengage lever is in operation but I have moved it back it the drive position and still it won't drive. The PTO brake/clutch pedal doesn't lock the tractor from rolling either. Can you offer me any solution? I mean, I can turn the wrenches and such I just don't know what to do. Not wanting to take it to someone else and pay them to deal with it.

@joshnicolaides1053 5 лет назад

Dude , you were a Godsend today. I googled the symptoms and your video popped up....and then continued to blow my mind by describing my exact experiences and frustration. You seriously might have been hiding in the bushes for all I know , because you described the entire ordeal to a T haha

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

LOL! Thats awesome buddy....

@dorothyrhodes9997 3 года назад

Thank you so much very helpful.

@2ceta2 4 месяца назад

Hi sir I have a jd d110 and my mower is not moving while turned on and I noticed that my bypass valve lever is not working like it’s supposed to. While the mower is turned off i can have the lever either pushed in or pulled out and I can manually push it with ease no matter what position it’s in and I can’t get it to engage so I can drive it again. What could I do to fix this?

@brandond929 5 лет назад

You saved me from losing my mind, I thought about getting rid of my tractor before I saw this video and I found the key laying on the floor lol

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Awesome...

@amyh.2020 5 лет назад

Ditto! I just finished attaching a brake rod that I fabricated from a piece of 3/8” round stock, got the wheel back on ready to go.... went no where! Waisted 30 minutes trying to figure out what I did... came to the Small Engine Saloon, soon as he said the wheel key, the light bulb came on! Thank you Steve for the education. I’ll never do that again! Lol

@jeremiahisrael8890 2 года назад

So I never took my tire off and this is happening

@michaelremski8295 6 лет назад

"Calm down, eh. Have a sip of beer"

@MikeWeiland-g7e 7 месяцев назад

So I changed transmission belt first…should have looked at this first as my key was missing. I had just taken the rear tire on my JD LA145 in to have tube put in. Go figure would have saved me mucho time, some very choice words trying to get guide pin back in and some money too. Now I have new tranny belt and new deck belt which I changed recently too. I could probably be a Deere lawn tractor mechanic by now! Thanks Steve!

@cassidyreneen 4 года назад

My dad has been cursing his lawn mower, trying to fix it for 2 days. Then he found your video... He called me laughing, telling me he watched this video and sure as shit, found the key in the grass! He was so impressed with the video and asked me to leave a comment cause he couldnt figure out how 😂 So thanks from my dad Now off to buy you a beer from him cause he cant figure that out either

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Right on ! That's Awesome and say Hi to dad for me....

@richrevill8667 4 года назад

Same here, Cassidy, except it was my wife that found the video! Thanks Steve .... legend!

@MaryNaylor-l2d Год назад

What would cause it to stop going forward/backwards.....i was mowing and it just stopped going forward/backwards

@Trebbell 3 года назад

life saver, completely forgot about it and the key was still in my old tire...thankfully it wasnt something worse, seems like everything is breaking these last few days.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Right on Buddy!

@inomenendez4047 Год назад

Hi Steve, thanks for your tips & tricks. I have J Deere E100 Drive Belt broke! Last belt guide by transmission has no way to come off ? ANY IDEAS? CANT GET NEW BLET ON. THANKS

@MegPomitakaDoc 3 года назад

Thank you very much from France - completely didn't know about this piece, and I managed to find it back somewhere on the ground. To French people passing by, this piece is a "clavette"

@Janelle-iq5iq 4 месяца назад

Im going threw this now but i have a.cub cadet and didnt take my tire off. It was fine when i parked it .and now it starts runs but wont move either way. Im new at all this my othe half passed and my father is gone also. soooo pleade tell me its close to this fix ?

@Sharon-cb6zt 5 лет назад

YES!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was about to light this damn tractor on FIRE!!! Fixed Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@Gadgets-N-Gear 2 месяца назад

What if I have the opposite problem!? When the pedal is released, it’s just keeps Going backwards! And sometimes it keeps going forward too! PLEASE HELP!!!

@tedl1433 Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You saved me endless grief. How you described it was exactly my experience. Thanks and great job!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Год назад

You're Welcome...

@royevans7793 Год назад

Never had that problem, however I used to have a LA125 mower. I had religiously changed the oil & did the maintenance. With just over 300 hours, the Brigs engine started smoking. Took it to the dealer & they didn't help any. It got to the point that every time I mowed, I'd have to add oil, and about every third time I mowed, I'd have to clean the spark plug. Finally I took it to the junk yard, and bought a Bad Boy ZTR with a Kohler engine.

@viperexpress305 6 месяцев назад

Maybe the guys had to many beers, that's why the guys lost the key in the first place !! 😂👍🍺🍺🍺🍺

@williamblack7813 2 года назад

Great videos.... But my Ride on....Ahhhh! I've tried just about everything except stripping the Carbie. Runs 20 - 30 mins stalls. I let it cool and I get 10 minutes.... then 5 - 10 mins. I have: changed fuel and air filters, cleaned out the tank, replaced the coil and plug, took valve out of petrol cap to eliminate vapour lock. Behaviour doesn't change. When it stalls, the fuel filter is empty??? Tank at least half full. How can this be?... fuel lines and clamps all appear okay. Any further ideas.....????.... What am I missing?? Thanks Oh, it is a Briggs Stratton 19.5 HP Intek so no fuel pump... gravity!

@mikeaziz6685 5 лет назад

Exactly what happened in my case. THANK YOU!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@robertpowell4845 6 месяцев назад

What if I did not take my wheel off. If that key is gone, that means axle spins in hub bore. So is there other problems waiting to hapoen.

@alvinpatterson5435 5 лет назад

Steve, your videos are the "bomb" man! They have made repairs on my lawn tractor and leaf blower an interesting BUT enjoyable task. Thanks a mil

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@sailinin Год назад

Wow, as soon as you said, did you take the wheel off I went, um oh, yep. So that WAS the fix, so nice. I could not find the key, so I voted for a concrete nail, cut to size, so mowed the whole place. I had been staring at the belts and transmission and some stupid spring. Anyway, Thanks. I tried to Paypal you some cash, but no hookup for that so I bought a T-Shirt!! I suggest "Did this help you? buy me a beer!" with a Paypal link. I've seen a few sites with that, and of course I will!

@kemobam 6 лет назад

!#@$*#!¥£! Keys!! Great info. No when I have to change my first flat I'll remember "Steve said there's a key here, DON'T LOSE IT!!" ....but I still probably will..lol Thanks Steve!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 6 лет назад

Right On...

@trogers3303 Год назад

With my Arien 42" riding lawnmower there was no flat tire, it just stopped moving while mowing, the engine kept running, but it would move back or forward.

@ronyerke9250 6 лет назад

A magnet on a stick or string can help locate the lost key if it's made of ferrous metal. A metal detector will too, but those are quite a bit more spendy.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 6 лет назад

Right On...

@Dave101. Год назад

If it's not the obvious things...check the drive gear under the seat at top of hydro,cogs ally,shaft is steel...sometimes the cog strip's.. new cog 40 bucks Edit.. and if it's not that just drink lots of beer 🍻

@ncbassfisherman54 5 лет назад

Steve thanks man, I had the trailer hook up and ready to haul my mower to the shop, you saved me a lot of time and money. Nice delivery also👍🏾

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@mudgekolbinskie2371 7 месяцев назад

My mower just won't start plenty of gas batteries fully charged maybe you can help me

@adamnye7375 3 года назад

You are a legend! 3 of your videos helped me fix the key missing after I fixed a tire. Fixed my deck not engaging. Now to find out why when it go into reverse with the pro on it wants to stall out! Again thank you so much! Update: it was the reverse safety switch on the dash board. Working like a top!

@elementalraven27 8 месяцев назад

Also Steve this is not my problem- I have a Deere that worked when I parked it. I had to move it and the pulled the pin in the back to roll it and now it’s just not engaging even with the pin back in. That was literally the last thing I did to it, so is there something I’m missing?

@johnhuff1887 3 года назад

Brilliant! You saved me a lot of work. Thanks! I never would have thought of this.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@gaba8934 4 месяца назад

My problem is my Cub Cadet, 46 inch, twin Kohler won't back up.

@888timberwolf 3 года назад

Steve, this can't be my issue because I have not done any work on my rear wheels, but all of a sudden my JD won't go into gear.

@johnmustang2323 3 года назад

Did you figure it out?

@lukasstorie2947 2 года назад

Lol

@888timberwolf 2 года назад

@@johnmustang2323 yes, my belt was worn and I bought an new one and presto

@michaelmccloud6251 Год назад

That wasn't my problem either so how did you fix yours

@KKG182 Год назад

I can’t figure out my problem either

@gweggslist4460 2 года назад

Off subject but i’ve owned both a JD 425 & JD X475 with a Kawasaki engine. Both start hard if setting a couple weeks. Have to choke and crank, sometimes 10 or 15 seconds as if the fuel line was totally empty. Is this normal?

@tomjohnson9976 5 лет назад

OMG....you just made my day Steve!!!! Great tip, thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@juanitaj5248 Год назад

was sold a "fully serviced" Toro lx 500. Well it bogs to the point it wont move, has a whining sound & then the gas peddle goes limp with no spring back. . I could smell belt , or something of a similar at one time as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

@amberpowell473 3 года назад

Writing this on behalf of my dad who doesn’t have a RU-vid account. He loved this video so much that he asked me to share his comments through my account: “Super helpful video! You saved me a lot of time and money.” (He’s seen his fair share of RU-vid videos and has been perfectly content saying nothing on them, so this is incredibly high praise.)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Right on Amber! Thank You...

@KKG182 Год назад

Man mine has always worked fine, I’ve changed the belt quite a few times. Ran perfect for a long time. And over time it would start off going very very slow but after riding it for 15 min it would pick up speed. Now it’s gotten worse, and now it does not go anywhere, it struggles and makes a noise but I go no where and I don’t know why

@donhurst8459 6 лет назад

Steve I also like L Blue when I watch my wife mow the grass! Lol

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 6 лет назад

LMAO! ANY beer is great for that job...

@BritishBeachcomber Год назад

I hate those square keys. Exposed to the elements, they always jam on old mowers, and its a nightmare to get the wheel off. Woodruff keys - the curved ones - never jam.

@user-ql9sz1oq6r 4 года назад

This just saved me! I had a lot of anti seize grease and I didn't see the key fell out. Just watched your video and couldn't help but go back down to the garage at night, find the key and fix it. All is good now. After 2 blown John Deere tires that I fixed this was the last issue I needed. So thank you for the help!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@robseabrook712 2 года назад

awesome ans thank you so much.....everything you said was what I was yelling when it wouldnt move...lol luckily I found the piece......question......what is the purpose of that pin? is it same purpose as a sheer pin on a snowblower? to prevent damage? thanks again bud! super appreciate....I found this video right when i needed it ...before i had a complete meltdown and needed to be hauled away in a straight jacket...;o)

@liznewton4561 5 лет назад

Omg buddy thank you so much !!!!! I could kiss you lol ur amazing

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

LOL, glad to help...

@conquererification 3 года назад

Well I've heard the drive belt can't come off. Couldn't go forward or back and the drive belt seemed to be in placed.lifted the riding mower and yes the belt jumped the wheel above the transmission by way of stick. Any quick fixes?

@waynedavies8821 4 года назад

I just watched your video, went back to my lawnmower and found the 'key' right where I took the tire off. Popped it back in and away I went. Yer a freakin' geeeeenius! I am now a subscriber and fan. Appreciate your sense of humour and the shout outs. Very cool. Now to buy some merch with the money I saved NOT taking my mower to a shop.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Right on Wayne! Thank You...

@dandennis 2 года назад

I have a Craftsman LT 1000 that has been well maintained, starts and runs well until you let off the clutch/brake, or attempt to engage the blade. Some safety mechanism "kills" the engine. How does one trouble shoot the problem. The blade does sometime continue to spin when disengaged. Any videos or suggestions.

@spikelall3834 5 лет назад

I'm having the same issue. However, i never change the tire and the drive belt and key is intact.. Any idea what else could cause this to happen?

@youngfamily176 4 года назад

same thing please help

@MrEye4get 3 года назад

I just purchased a Husqvarna 138 CT riding mower. The brake both stops the tractor and engages the hydrostatic drive. Two issues: First trying to accelerate [from stop] is jerky and like riding a bronco! Pressing the brake abruptly stops the tractor with excessive force. Driving is terrible; jerking onto motions and lurching to a stop! Second issue is the excessively loud [squealing] sound the belt makes; engaging the drive! Now I have a new tractor that squeaks. bucks and jumps, all for the neighbors to enjoy! Is belting dressing an opinion? Can the belt tension be adjusted to smooth acceleration and reduce squeal?

@donotfret 5 лет назад

my dad yanked the small metal rod sticking out the back of the mower. This disconnects the trans as well

@dough9810 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Easy solution that I never thought of! New subscriber here!

@dim7239 Год назад

Had such a huge ordeal over getting my tires replaced on my John Deere, and I was about to give up before I saw this. I ended up finding one of the keys, and I ordered a second because I wasn't able to find it.

@timcoe457 5 лет назад

I’ve got a Simplicity riding mower that’s about 20 years old. I knew about the key, but just got so excited to see if TireJect would really fix a dry rotted tire It slipped my mind😥 the tireject worked but the mower wouldn’t move! I’ll check to see if the key is in there In the morning! If it’s not, I have some key stock from losing them before. Thanks Steve, I think you may have just given a 20 year old Simplicity a new lease on life!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on...

@emmanuelspromisefarm6118 3 года назад

Hi Steve' great video I am thr WIFE and I do all the Grass cutting. ...lol Yes Me. . I love it. My husband does the repairs thank goodness. My husband does all the Hard things around home I can not do. Like Fencing ' building...etc. Cutting the lawn is the least I can do to help out. We have a John Deere LA 105 and the clutch keeps going out. Can you do a video on that. ..If I knew how I'll go put it back on if it's a belt... He just fixed it yesterday afternoon and it's not working again after mowing for and hour and taking a break it will not go back in gear again. Thanks.

@mycatumz640 6 лет назад

With that said. Is there not another key on the other side that should allow the system to work? I've never lost mine but it's a solid axle so it should turn.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 6 лет назад

It is actually not a solid axle. If it was it would be "posi track" and when you turned on the lawn, one wheel would tear the grass apart....

@hk93shooter Год назад

i got a used mower for free two years ago. scotts 16/42. we had a smaller house last year and didnt need it. lawn the size of a big quilt. lol. but i got it running, replaced the fuel filter and starter solenoid. stuck it in the garage until we moved. now we got a couple of acres to mow and really need it. had to put tubes in both back tires. keep having to put air in them every week. and thought i replaced the axle keys. had one fell out and was loosing my mind this morning thought my trany was shot. sincerely thank you. watched this video. pulled off the rear wheels and only one key was in place. quick trip to the tractor supply on the bike and back in business. cheers. im drinking the coors original today. what you got?

@n8sot 6 лет назад

Thanks Steve for all you do!!!!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 6 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@craigkurker6242 Год назад

I didn't have a flat tire and it just stopped moving. I guess my question is " Is there 2 of those key ways 1 in each rear tire ?" Also is there any other reasons why it won't move ? Thanks

@sim7409 3 года назад

my craftsman...just turned 400 hrs..lost reverse 2 summers ago,stopped movin forward end o last summer.. I'm told they are known for this? especially if use on any kind o grade repeatedly..never had rear wheel off, it stopped mid cut.. any advice?

@johnathanvalentin7718 3 года назад

I changed drive belt to john deere d105. Now have a surge problem. I am going to change sprk plug, gas filter and fresh oil... Could it be a dirty carb?

@kelleyb496 2 года назад

I was just about done mowing my lawn when mine stopped moving. Thought I was stuck on something but ended up having to push it back to the barn. Never had the wheels off. Any ideas?

@petercatto9795 3 года назад

Hello Steve my name is Peter I live in Sydney Australia,,,, love your show my mower doesn't move it all I think there might be something wrong with a gearbox??? I can push the mower backwards and forwards with the little pin in the gearbox can you give me some hints on that please...

@robertsmith3492 3 месяца назад

I just took my wheel off now my mower won't go better get in the yard and find the key and see if that's what it is

@nowayhunting 2 года назад

I have a mtd yard machine. The breaks went out! I bought new pads and went to replace them. the old pads look new so I turned the wheels and I can grab the rotor with my thumb and index finger and hold the rotor from turning. what broke? and how can I fix it? thanks in advance. Bill.

@joesphbaumgardner4579 4 года назад

--- Any takers on a issue??? --- Got a Craftsman LT-1000 other day. The mower runs and cuts fine with one small issue. Which is on a topic of mower will not move. So I put the pedal down and mower stops. I let off pedal all the way and mower will not move. At which I take my toes and put behind pedal and pull up just a hair and mower takes off fine. I have to repeat this every time mower stops or when first starting to mow. It seems like a cable issue or something because my pedal spring sounds sorta grind sounding. What would cause this or need to replace? Hydro stat trans, Briggs twin cooled 17.5. 917-270821

@eustaciosaucedo4682 3 года назад

I'm working or not t 8200 pro series riding mower from Sears it's got a 24-horse Kroger engine and it barely moves forward and it barely moves back I checked everything out and I think it's a transmission what do you think

@samuelpertilla8867 9 дней назад

Thanks so much…perfect. Found it on the ground after I ordered one. Canceled the order.

@truthgha 3 года назад

Help please. Mtd mower rides fine in all speeds, but once I start going up small hill even, it wont move..... I can back it up a little and go more level ground and it works fine. Please give me direction? Thank you so much....

@IndianaMiMi 4 года назад

I have a craftsman Briggs & Stratton model 247.290 Six speed shift on the go 30 inch deck riding mower. It starts just fine and the blade works fine. It will not go in reverse and it will not go in first second third or fourth speeds. It does however run in 5th and 6th speeds. Do you have an idea of what the problem could be?

@gregandmellissastephens166 Год назад

What if you are actively mowing, you bump into a tree, not that hard, and now your wheels won't turn? I never had the wheel(s) off at all.

@Truthseeker9393 Год назад

This guy feels my pain right now! I just changed my rear tire! Please be the solution

@a.mgettings9060 2 года назад

One done replaced the square key. And btw when I have it up for some reason when I spin the wheels both back tires go opposite directions, n ya it still won't move, wth is wrong? Please help